Basic Fly Fishing Setup

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)