Fly Rods and Reels

Whether you are an amateur, a hobbyist, or a professional fisherman shopping for fly fishing rods in Australia, you must be thinking to yourself that there has to be a better way to get the supplies you need. Going to the shops and browsing for the perfect set-up is time-consuming and inconvenient. Luckily, in today’s modern age, you can easily narrow down your options with online research and either order directly from the website or go into the shop to test your shortlisted products.

Fly Fishing Rod Care & Maintenance

Store rods with cork handle’s inside to prevent excessive moisture build up or extreme temperature changes.

Always allow the cork to dry naturally after each use and before storing away in the rod tube to prevent mildew and rot.

Take care of the cork by cleaning with mild soapy water on a damp cloth. Do not use chemicals or cleaning solvents. These will eat away at the cork causing it to disintegrate.

Do not paint or varnish, this causes brittleness, cracking and splitting.

Cork will darken with age and use. You can restore the natural lighter colour by “hand” sanding with a very fine grade of sandpaper. Gently sand the whole surface of the handle, being careful not to rub too hard in one area.

Most fly rods are supplied with a travel tube and cloth rod bag, use it. Do not, as many do, put the made up or partially made-up rod in the car just to save you time when you get to the bank, it’s sure to end in damage to the rod and even breakages.