Basic Fly Fishing Setup


Brown Trout


For most river and stream conditions, if you’re going to be fly fishing, the following recommendations should work just fine.


Fly Rod Weight

Small Trout Waters

4-6

Big Trout Waters

7-8


Fly Rod Length

8 to 9 feet unless you are fishing a small stream with lots of obstacles. Go shorter if you have casting obstacles.  6 or 7 feet might be better.


Line Weight

4-6

Leader Tippet:  5x – 0x (12-20 pound line)


Backing

20 to 30 pound test (100 to 150 yards should be plenty)