Piscifun Sword Graphite Fly Fishing Rod Review

There are many affordable fly fishing rods on the market. That doesn’t mean that they’re all created equal or useful for everyone in every situation. Fly fishing may require a lot of technique, but it also requires a very good fishing pole if you plan on sending the fly over long distances.

Take a look at the Piscifun Sword Graphite Fly Fishing Rod for a good example of how lightweight rods can go a long way in terms of casting and accuracy. You might be surprised by the potential of this affordable rod.

Piscifun Sword Graphite Fly Fishing Rod

Piscifun makes graphite fishing rods that are light and easy to maneuver and have a surprisingly high energy transfer rate from the pole to the fishing line. These rods offer a decent variety and low prices that may appeal to a wide range of anglers.

Who is this product for?

Fly fishing rods are versatile in that they can be used for both amateur and competition fishing. This makes the Piscifun Sword Graphite fly fishing rod a useful tool for many types of fishing  and preferences.

Obviously, it carries the most weight with those that prefer fly fishing casting techniques, with the exception of those that favor spey casting; these rods are not big enough to support spey casting techniques.

Another category of anglers that might prefer these fishing rods over others is those looking to buy a more affordable rod — in particular, anyone who prefers graphite poles and four-piece designs.

You may also appreciate these fly fishing rods if you need something compact to transport over long distances but you don’t trust the reliability of telescopic rods. A four-piece design is probably the next best thing to a telescopic fishing rod.

What’s included?

These fishing rods, regardless of size, come with a single accessory. Other than that, it’s your standard rod package.

• 1x fly fishing rod
• Chrome guides
• Ceramic guide inserts
• Aluminum reel seat
• PVC rod tube

Overview of features

Piscifun’s fly fishing rods cover the following weight classes:  4wt, 5wt, 6wt, 7wt, and 9wt. This means that they cover the weight requirements for a wide range of species up to striped bass. It also means that if you choose the largest model (9wt at 9’9”), you’re pretty much covered for any lightweight saltwater fly fishing.

Depending on the rod of your choice, you should be able to fish for trout, salmon, bass, and carp, and take your skills to both saltwater and freshwater fishing spots, including streams and rivers.

The fishing pole is made from IM7 graphite, which has good durability. The construction and balance of the pole give it good elasticity and accuracy that should help you get longer casts.

Also working to improve the casting distance are the chrome guides and the easy guide alignment. The easy guide alignment also makes these fly fishing rods more beginner-friendly than others.

A cork handle will give you comfort and allow you to maintain a firm grip. This is very important to maintaining a smooth and continuous arc when propelling the line forward.

How to use

These Piscifun Sword Graphite fly fishing rods work best with a very standard cast. Lift the fly upwards and then backwards in order to load the tip with energy, and swing forward with that momentum to your strike zone.

Use your forearm more to drive the rod forward as opposed to your wrist, elbow, or shoulder. This should help with the arc and ensure better energy transfer when you’re trying to gain extra distance.

Alternative

There’s nothing wrong with using the Piscifun fly fishing rod as your first rod or as a replacement rod. However, a rod is, at the end of the day, just a rod.

If you’re a complete beginner, you might be better off buying a complete fishing rod kit. If that’s the case, you might want to consider Plusinno’s Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Kit. The complete kit comes with a rod, reel, line, lures, and even a sturdy carry case.

It also happens to be a telescopic design, which means that it’s just as convenient to carry as a four-piece. However, the Plusinno complete kit is considerably pricier.

Conclusion

If you’re not a fancy fly fisher and you’re just looking for a reliable fly fishing rod that can handle a wide range of fish, then the Piscifun Sword Graphite Fly Fishing Rod may be the right choice for you. It works even with the most basic techniques and its ingenious design can help you cast further than many similarly priced models.

That doesn’t mean that there aren’t better options, especially if you’re a beginner and have no other fishing gear. A complete kit like the one from Plusinno can initiate you into the fishing ranks right away.