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Nowadays fly rods have become very sophisticated and designed for specific types of fly fishing. Longer, heavier double handed rods for spey casting. rods of around 10 foot in 7 - 9 weight for reservoir, loch and lake fishing. Nymphing rods and dry fly rods. The choice is yours but remember if you choose a 10 foot 7 weight rod it will probably not be much use for fishing small dry flies on a stream or creek.

In theory, an ideal rod should gradually taper from butt to tip, be tight in all its joints and have a smooth, progressive taper, without 'dead spots'. Modern design and fabrication techniques, along with advanced materials such as graphite and fibreglass composites have allowed rod makers to tailor both the shape and action of fishing rods for greater casting distance, accuracy, and fish-fighting qualities. Today, fishing rods are identified by their weight (meaning the weight of line required to flex a fully loaded rod) and action the speed with which the rod returns to its neutral position.

Generally there are three types of rods used today graphite, fibreglass, and bamboo rods. Bamboo rods are the heaviest of the three, but people still use it for its feel and slower action. Fibre glass rods are the heaviest of the new man made material rods. Today's most popular rod tends to be graphite for its light weight characteristics and its ability to allow for further and more accurate cast. Graphite rods tend to be more sensitive, allowing the user to feel bites from fish easier.

Modern fishing rods retain cork as a common material for grips. Cork is light, durable, and keeps warm. EVA foam and carbon fibre grips are also used. Reel seats are often of graphite-reinforced plastic, aluminium, or wood. Guides are available in steel and titanium with a wide variety of high-tech ceramic and metal alloy inserts replacing the classic agate inserts of earlier rods.

Fighting butts can also be used with modern fishing rods to make it easier to fight large game fish. These are fork-like supports that help keep the rod in position, providing leverage and counteracting tensions caused by a caught fish.

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