Rods and reels:
- Fly fishing rod is longer, more expensive and harder to use than a typical rod used for lake fishing
- Using them is significantly more difficult and will require a great deal more practice than a typical casting rod
- You will find yourself spending $60+ on a rod that will be 8+ feet in length depending on your strength and size.
- the reels are designed to handle high drag for when you land a larger trout or salmon.
Bait and Tackle:
- live bait is not used for fly fishing due to the style of the fishing.
- made with the intent of looking like an insect, whether it be a fly or a bee, they are cheaper than tackle used for casting and trolling.
- interestingly enough, these flies are not meant to be attractive to the fish, they are meant to annoy the fish enough so that they will bite
- Flies are lightweight and don't sink, sitting on top of the water were the fish lies hoping to annoy it enough to bite.
Waders:
- a good pair of waders is necessary for fly fishing
- They will keep you dry and allow you to reach areas otherwise inaccessible from the shore
- for beginners, cheap nylon waders can be purchased starting around $50