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Fly Fishing Phoenix AZ

Local resource for fly fishing in Phoenix. Includes detailed information on local businesses that provide access to fly fishing gear and apparel, fly fishing stores, bait and tackle shops, fly fishing guides and fly fishing lessons, as well as advice and content on fly fishing services and resources.


Slippery Pig Bicycles
(602)263-5143
5036 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ
Rancho Solano Private Schools - Information and Brochures
(602)274-4124
240 West Missouri Avenue
Phoenix, AZ
Landis Cyclery
(602)264-5681
712 West Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ
Sun Cyclery Schwinn
(602)279-1905
5833 North 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ
Boy Scouts of America Grand Canyon Council
(602)955-7747
2969 North Greenfield Road
Phoenix, AZ
California Daze
(602)279-1747
302 East Flower Street
Phoenix, AZ
Cowtown Skateboards
(602)212-9687
5024 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ
Anytown Camp & Conference Center
(602)995-1450
1951 West Camelback Road Suite 445
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Fishing Supply
(602)266-2624
4810 North 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ
Sports Authority
(602) 277-9000
1625 E. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ

Fly Rod Length

Choosing a fly rod length is a relatively easy decision and quite dependent on where you will be fishing. If you will be fishing a small mountain stream or spring creek with a lot of cover, then a smaller rod will be necessary. On the flip side, if you’ll be fishing medium to large streams and rivers, then a longer fly rod will be in order because it will allow for longer casts and greatly improved line mending. For trout fishing on medium sized rivers or larger, a 9’ or longer rod is generally used. For the largest rivers, a 10’ rod is generally used. On very small rivers or spring creeks, small fly rods in the 7’ to 7.5’ range are generally the most effective and most used.

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Type of Fishing

I only fish for trout so my focus here will be limited to trout but even if you’re going for something other than trout, this is still an important consideration. If you’re going to be fly fishing in the ocean or a lake, you won’t want to buy a rod designed for trout as the performance of that rod will be horrible. Even if your focus is only trout, like mine, you’ll still need to consider what type of trout you’re after. If you’re fishing for native trout in a small mountain stream, that will be quite a bit different than fishing for Steelhead on one of the tributaries off Lake Erie. Keep this in mind as we continue to step through the selection process.

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