You're standing in the current of a fast moving stream, the sun reflecting off the water. It's a great day to be out on the water.
As you cast your fly into an eddy, a fish strikes. When this happens, you need to know how to play, then land, and finally release your catch.
Always have a plan for playing and landing your catch.
Continue reading: How To Play A Fish
You've probably been out on the water for a relaxing day of fly fishing and run into other anglers who were obnoxious and rude.
These types of anglers can certainly ruin the tranquility of the great outdoors.
Be sure you're not one of them by following fly fishing etiquette.
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Tying your own fishing flies is an art that can be mastered with practice.
When you tie your own flies, it makes fly fishing more interesting. And when you learn to tie flies that lure fish to your line, you have a great feeling of accomplishment.
Before you begin tying flies, there are the most important tools you will need.
Continue reading: Fly Tying Materials
The oldest form of fly fishing is wet fly casting.
The wet fly has been traced back hundreds of years by historians. Check out the history of fly fishing, which is especially interesting during the era between 1800 and 1850.
Beginners to fly fishing are often more successful when using a wet fly, but the technique can't be learned in a day. No matter how much you use your wet fly technique over time, there will still be much to learn.
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So you’ve decided to take up fly fishing?
You’ve bought the necessary fly fishing gear for beginners and now you’re searching for a few tips to help you catch a bunch of fish.
Let’s take a look at some ways to make your first fly fishing adventures more enjoyable ...and successful!
Continue reading: 11 Fly Fishing Tips For Beginners
If you have recently taken up fly fishing it’s imperative that you’re able to read the water surface activity, also known as “reading the rise.”
This allows you to know exactly what the fish are doing and also when their activity changes.
What exactly is the rise? The rise is the movement a fish makes when it comes to the water's surface to take an insect.
Why should you know how to read the rise? Because the fish’s activity lets you know which tactics to use in order to catch fish.
When casting to a rising fish, don't target the rise rings. Put your fly at least 3-4 feet in front of where you saw the fish last rise, remembering to give yourself time to thrown an upstream mend into the line if needed.
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Many fly fishermen are conservation conscious. They love to fish for the sport of it and not necessarily to put food on the table.
For this reason these anglers practice catch and release.
Some fly fishing anglers do keep some of their catch as food for their family and friends. If they catch all that they need for a good fish dinner, they release the rest. This ensures that fish will be plentiful in our waters for years to come.
If you are new to fly fishing, here are some things you should know about the art of catch and release.
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You've probably seen it before. You are on the river or lake. You see all kinds of insects flying around. You see bugs in the air, bugs on the water.
Right about then you're thinking, "I need to match the hatch" to catch these fish. Which for the uninitiated means try to match the live flies you are witnessing with a good imitation. Maybe. Or, maybe you need to go 180 the other direction.
Stay with me here...
Continue reading: Trying To Match The Hatch?
Fly fishing is a sport that can be enjoyed by the entire family. The age that a child learns to fly fish is really irrelevant.
What you need to know is:
If your child is ready to learn the skills associated with fly fishing; and
If your child is strong enough to hold the fly rod.
If your child possesses these traits, then she is ready to be taught the art of fly fishing.
Some kids are ready to learn fly fishing basics when they are 7 or 8 years old. Others will need more time and may be as old as 12 or 13 before they're ready to experience their first fly fishing adventure.
Continue reading: Teaching Kids To Fly Fish
If you plan on taking up the sport of fly fishing, the equipment you choose will be imperative to your success.
Here are some tips to help you find the best gear and equipment for your first fly fishing outings...
Continue reading: 10 Things Every Flyfisherman Needs
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