flyfishing [2]
Fishing method that consists of delicately placing an artificial fly on or in the water; it simulates a real insect landing to attract fish.
fly rod
Thin sturdy stick that is flexible enough to cast a hook disguised as a winged insect (artificial fly) far over the water.
butt cap
Usually metal covering over the end of the rod to protect the rod from contact with the ground.
female ferrule
Metal tubing into which the male ferrule fits to join the two sections of the rod (butt section and tip section).
reel seat
Device that attaches the reel to the rod.
handgrip
Part used to pick up and handle the rod.
tip section
Thinner and more flexible section of a rod.
guide
One of the metal parts through which the fly line runs; they are used to guide it.
tip-ring
Circle at the end of a flyfishing rod’s tip.
butt section
Sturdiest section of a rod; it holds the handgrip and the reel.
screw locking nut
Ring used to hold the reel in place on the reel seat.
keeper ring
Circle where the fishhook hitches on to keep the fly line running along the length of the rod when it is not being used.
male ferrule
Metal tubing that fits into the female ferrule to join the two sections of the rod (butt section and tip section).