Tackle, including fly rods, reels, lines and leaders, are not covered in this course. There is a separate course for each of these topics.
Combination rod/reel
case
Rod case
This
is the type of rod case that we suggest for the best protection of your fly rods.
Individual cases ("tubes") for each of your fly rods are mandatory. They provide the first line of defense against a variety of accidents all fly fishers encounter, any one of which can destroy these prized and often costly investments.
Most fly rods come with a rod case with purchase. We would caution against buying any rod without a case being included (or purchased concurrently.)
Rod cases are fairly basic and limited as to style and selection. Cases are made of aluminum or hard plastic. Some hold more than multiple rods in a single case. Others enable the reel to be attached to the rod while encased.
We are partial to a single, quality, heavy-walled aluminum tubular rod case for each of your fly rods. Being "old school", we prefer a smooth, plain old aluminum exterior. If you prefer a case that is covered with a nylon/cordura cover, or that it has a carrying handle, etc., fine, but the tube holding the rod should be tough, rigid aluminum. Why? Because it will give your rods the best protection . . . and they will need it if you are to do any amount of fly fishing. You will also find them easily and conveniently stored in such cases.
Some school of thought suggests that pvc/plastic rod tubes will give/flex and not bend like aluminum, thereby avoiding rod damage. We, however, prefer the rigidity of �traditional� aluminum. In many cases, you may have to buy such a case separate from your rod purchase.
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| Quantity: | 1 for each fly rod |
| Material: | rigid aluminum, plastic |
| Size: | specific to each rod length |
| Color: | n/a |
| Cost: | $5-$25 |
| Substitutes: | none |
| Source: | Catalogs: Bass Pro Shop, Cabela's , fly fishing retailers |
| Mfr.: | rod mfrs., too numerous to mention |
A cloth "rod sack" also usually comes with a rod when purchased. If not included, an inexpensive cloth bag, usually divided with compartments for the number of pieces in the rod, is available. Some offer cushioning features for added protection. They needn't be fancy, especially if you have good rod cases into which they will be placed.
There are also cases for carrying multiple rods when traveling. Here again, if you have individual aluminum cases for each rod, a bag or container in which two or more of these can be carried together need not be an extraordinary or overly expensive item. Another alternative configuration is provided with "pack rods"; i.e., 3-4 piece fly rods that store in cases less than 1/2 the length of conventional 2 piece rods.