I was wondering if there was a good how to on replacing a fly-line? I was given a flyrod and went to use it and the line snapped. It seems pretty old, so I wanted to replace all of the line. I realize there are several pieces to the line, so I was wondering if there was a place to get all the info I need as a beginner. I only fish creeks and rivers for trout in western md.

here is a site I have found helpful in alot of aspects of fly fishing http://www.flyanglersonline.com/begin/101/  There are many more. Also Scientific angler has has some nice booklets and videos. basics are first backing, fly line, leader/tippet. There are alot of different schools of thought on what knot to use for each connection so I will give mine just as a starting point( There are alot of knots I have not mastered) I use an arbor knot to connect the backing to the spool and an albright or nail knot for the backing to fly line. I use either a loop connection or a surgeons knot for the fly line to leader. a good tip is to spool up everything in reverse with the fly line on first and then the backing to see how much backing I need. Then you just unwind and put on the right way. Even easier is to have a fly shop do it all for you. Hope this has helped at least a little. Iam sure other members will add their tips also.

Brian

You covered it Brian.

some where on the rod blank it probably tells you what weight the rod is designed for . Brian's link is a good source of info .

Concerning line weight. You can go one size up or down in line weight from what your rod is rated.

I would not go up... You run the risk of snapping the rods tip. I have used a 5/6 for trout, but knew there were 5+ pounders in the waters, and still used a 3lb tipet.