Fly Fishing

Choosing the right fly fishing rod is a game of decoding sometimes confusing numbers. Manufacturers have agreed on some standards related to weight and length. The angler looking for a fly rod has...

Flat wing-style streamers differ from the more familiar hackle wing streamers in two ways. First, the wing feather rests flat over the hook shank rather than upright along the shank. Second, flat...

The family of saltwater flies known as deceivers was originally developed by one of fly fishing's most prolific, contemporary innovators--Lefty Kreh. This pattern is so famous that it has appeared...

Many fly patterns utilize epoxy glue to add body and substance to the fly and to firmly fasten some components of the fly to the body. According to the web site onlineflytyer.com, epoxy has been...

Fly tying benches provide a work space and organize the tools and supplies used to tie flies for fly fishing. The design of the bench will be influenced by the amount of space available and...

A fishing vest is a handy piece of clothing, especially for fly fishermen. A spin fisherman usually is on the bank or in a boat with all of his tackle in a tackle box right next to him. A fly...

Trout flies imitate two types of fish food, insects and bait fish. Bait fish are imitated by streamer and bucktail flies. There are many patterns of each; some are local favorites, while others...

If the packaging that comes with your reel does not specify or recommend the amount of backing to put on your reel, or you have simply lost those specifications, determining the amount of backing...

Cranefly larvae are very large are found naturally in either a tan or olive body colors. As a weighted subsurface nymph, it may be fished very effectively under an indicator and in tandem with...

Fly fishing is a challenging and fun means to catch fish, especially if you've fished that way long enough to know how to cast right into the "circle" and entice a nice trout, salmon, bonefish or...

Fly-line backing is so much more than just a lot of string wound around the core of a fly-fishing spool; without the backing, fly-fishing would be impossible. Proper fly-line backing setup, use...

Most fly rod blanks manufactured today are made by wrapping graphite or fiberglass cloth, known as "scrim", around a steel mandrel. The process causes the scrim to have a bias in direction which...

Having a proper rack to store your fishing rods is essential for any fisherman with a sizable collection. In addition to keeping your house better organized, by storing your rods in racks, you...

Fly fishermen wear fishing waders to allow them to stand in water for long periods without becoming unduly cold or soaked. Fishing waders can either be hip boots (boots that come up to the mid- or...

Fly tying entails taking a fishing hook and tying twine, wire of a variety of colors and sometime even feathers to mimic a fly that would land on the water to make a trout strike it. These flies...

Learn how to make your own dry fly fishing flotant at home using common materials. It works as well or better than store bought flotant and costs pennies to make.

Fly fishing is a fascinating sport that combines the excitement of catching fish with the opportunity to develop refined fishing techniques, which eventually translates into catching more fish,...

Fly fishing gloves are used mainly in colder environments where you don't want your hands to freeze to your reel. The issue with gloves and fishing is the warmer the glove is, the harder it is to...

Fly fishing is an exciting way to catch fish. It is fishing in its simplest form: A stick and a string with a reel that has a one-to-one gear ratio.

Whether you use your waders once a year or once a week, there will come a time whena lack of care will cause you some repair. There may also come a time when those "old" waders have just plain...

Saltwater fly fishing is not the same as fishing off the pier or going deep sea fishing. There is a skill to casting that must be practiced, and nearly everything about it takes quite a bit of...

Of the virtually hundreds of different patterns and variations in the design and construction of fishing flies, they all fall into one of five general classifications based on the type of baitfood...

When most people think of fly-fishing, casting for trout, salmon, panfish and the occasional bass comes to mind. Not many think of going after the elusive and utterly fierce muskie with flies....

Fly fishing is a popular form of recreational fishing, most commonly used to catch trout, salmon, bass, carp and pike. Instead of using a traditional bait and lure, fishermen instead use an angled...

Fighting in a steelhead is one of fly fishing's greatest rewards. It's also a big challenge to know the right technique for the given location, the time of year, and both the speed and clarity of...

Jigs have long been a favorite of spin fishermen, and rightfully so, because they are highly effective for many different species of fish. On the contrary, the jig is not usually associated with...

A fly rod is one of the most important pieces of equipment you will own and learn to use because it helps you cast accurately and land fish. This article will provide you with the basic...

Trout are freshwater fish similar to salmon that are found in streams and lakes in North America, Asia and Europe. They prefer cool water and feed on other fish or insects. The life cycle of trout...

Fly fishing for bass is one of the top activities for any experienced angler. It is a test of skill and intelligence and fly fishing for bass is an outstanding challenge. In order to feel the...

Success when fly fishing for bass, whether the target is largemouth or smallmouth bass, depends on proper fly selection and presentation. Often the angler will be casting larger flies, such as...

Trout rise to the surface of a stream to take their food only about 25 percent of the time--the rest of their meals consists of aquatic insects found along the river bed. To catch fish when they...

To properly set up a reel for fly fishing, backing, fly line, leader and tippet must be properly tied together and secured to the spool. Traditionally, fly fishermen have used a variety of knots...

This article is for the steelhead fly fishing beginner. Here are the determining factors for selecting a good steelhead fly rod.

Fly Fishing is a great outdoor activity to bond with friends and family. If you involve all the group’s members in the planning and decision making activities, it also can be a tool for developing...

The prospect of tying saltwater fly patterns can be intimidating for many anglers. The sheer size of these saltwater creations is daunting, and the large hooks and materials required to tie such...

Fly fishing has become a very popular type of fishing, especially in the mountains where a good stream is the only place to catch a fish. Fly fishing allows the fisherman to wade out into the...

Fluke rigs are effective for fishing shallow waters for bass. The fluke is a jerk bait, and this tandem rig works to effectively give the impression of a pair of fish swimming through the water....

Selecting the proper fishing line is an important part of fly-fishing. In most other forms of fishing, a heavy lure or bait drags the lighter fishing line through air when an angler casts. In...

Fly fishing has its origins in the pursuit of various trout species and has traditionally been directed toward that. Given the ability of bass to thrive in a wide range of locations, climates and...

Fly fishing, or fishing that involves constant casting to mimic the behavior of water-dwelling insects, is one of the most challenging forms of fishing. It can also be one of the most rewarding....

A fly rod, reel and line are collectively known as an "outfit." Outfits are available in sizes ranging from 1 to 15 with the higher number representing the heavier equipment. Most anglers use size...

While fly fishing has a reputation for being an expensive sport, as the popularity of the sport has grown, the prices for gear have shrunk.

Determining the best fishhook for a particular purpose can be difficult. Fish hook manufacturers do not manufacture their hooks to meet a common standard, and each manufacturer produces hooks in...

Tying fishing flies is a rewarding activity for many anglers. Although there are a wide variety of specialized tools for tying flies, only a few basic tools are really necessary. You can tie most...

Artificial flies are fishing lures that generally mimic insects or small fish. Such flies often are used to catch trout, but also can be used to catch numerous species of freshwater and saltwater...

Fly fishing leaders consist of portions of tapered monofilament line that connect the fly line to the fly. Choosing the proper length and strength of leader is essential to maximize casting...

Trout fishing is poetry in human form. It provides sport, tranquility and meditative peacefulness. As noted author Kurt Vonnegut remarked, "It's using time charmingly." But tricking fish into...

Fly fishing is enjoyed by many people around the world. An important part of fly fishing is knowing when to use the right fly. Fly fisherman have many different patterns of flies to choose from....

Fly fishing is a very popular hobby that many enjoy. The most popular and needed piece of equipment for this hobby is the fly fishing reel. Fly fishing reels use several basic components in order...

Bamboo fly rods are made from slices of bamboo that are assembled back together to form a solid rod. The slices are taken from the stalk of the bamboo. It is held upright so the end is on the...