Fly Fishing

Spooling fly line onto a Pflueger fly reel is fairly easy. If done correctly it will prevent a large fish from pulling all your line off the reel and getting away with your line. In fishing...

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...

Fly line backing accomplishes two things: It takes up extra space on a fly reel so the line will flow out easier and it gives a margin of error when large fish are hooked. If the backing is to do...

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...

Backing line on a fly reel serves two purposes. It increases the diameter of the spool, so it takes fewer rotations of the reel to draw in the fly line, and it provides extra length for when a...

Adding fly line to an empty fly reel is a fairly easy endeavor that requires the use of a few knots. Having worked as a fishing guide and in a fly shop for five years, I know that it can take some...

Crystal River Fly Rods and Reels are popular equipment for the fly angler. Like all fly reels, Crystal River reels use a type of line specifically designed for fly fishing, which comes in two...

This knot is a great way to attach a heavy leader to a loop or double line. It is simple, quick and strong. But I don't know why it has no name. This knot works in any situations. The only...

A well-designed tapered leader is a crucial part of an effective fly-fishing outfit. A tapered leader consists of monofilament line segments knotted together to form a line that incrementally...

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.

A fly fishing rod in skilled hands can be poetry in motion. The floating line wafts overhead in a rhythmic motion until the angler drops the dry fly dead-center in a pool of still water, where a...

Saltwater fly fishing combines the challenge of hooking hard-fighting fish with relatively light tackle for unparalleled angling excitement. Catching a tarpon or even a mako shark on a 7-inch...

Fly fishing typically involves long casts requiring an obstacle-free casting area that extends at least 30 feet behind the angler. Frequently; however, an angler will be forced to make a cast with...

In order to rig a fishing line for trout fishing, there needs to be a floating line coming off the fly rod and a good, tapered leader of different lengths, depending on the fly. Find out how to...

The best way to test the strength of fishing line is by adjusting the tightness of the drag for proper tension. Avoid snapping the tippet or the leader when testing line strength with help from a...

When fly fishing in different currents, it's important to understand how to do both a soft line mend and a hard line mend. Perform a soft mend without pulling on the fly with help from a fly...

Your choice of a fly reel is another important part of a balanced fly fishing outfit. The fly fishing reel stores your backing, fly line and puts resistance on your line through its “drag” system...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Fly-fishing involves the use of a specialized rod known as a fly rod with a fly reel. Fly line is wound onto the reel along with a leader and tippet. The fly line is typically of a greater...

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...

Fishing with a fly rod is a relaxing and enjoyable way to fish for many different species of fish, from small pan fish to larger game fish such as large mouth bass. Before heading to the lake,...

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...

When fishing different currents, it is helpful to remember the golden rule of fly fishing: In the majority of fly-fishing situations the most effective way to catch fish is to present the fly to...

Fly fisherman learn how to cast a fly rod with a sink-tip line because fish are at various levels in the water. Cast with a sink-tip line using the fly fishing and fly casting tips in this free video.

Choose fly fishing line depending on whether a floating line or sinking line is needed. Learn more about choosing fly fishing line using the tips in this free fly fishing video.

Correctly tying a fly fishing rod may at first look seem intimidating to many people. However, this is actually a fairly simple process which may be successfully accomplished by many people....

Setting up a fly rod may at first seem intimidating. The various lines, leaders, tippets and flies often discourages many people from even venturing into the sport of fly fishing. However, with...

Setting up a fly reel involves tying fly line backing to the spool of the reel and then attaching the fly line to the backing. Additionally, there is a leader and tippet to be tied to the end of...

The first step when setting up your fly fishing rod is choosing a reel. There are reels made for saltwater and freshwater, for any kind of fishing you want to do. Select your fly fishing reel...

The Bonito, also known as the false albacore and along the gulf coast as bonita, is a hard-fighting toothy pelagic fish quite numerous along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Though they have little...

It's time to bust out your fishing gear and put together your fly fishing rod. If you stowed your fly fishing rod properly the last time you went fishing you should have no problems. Grab your...

Fly line backing is attached to the fly reel before the fly line and is typically made of multi-strand woven string which is usually coated. The backing is installed to provide a base for the fly...

Attaching fly line to a reel and rod is a fairly simple process which may at first seem confusing. There are specific knots that are best used for setting up the line and reel. In addition to the...

Fly fishing is one of life's most relaxing pleasures, but only if your fly rod is set up right. You want your fly rod to be an extension of your arm and your fly to sail effortlessly through the...

There are several ways to tie fly fishing line to the leader, including the use of a nail knot while attaching the leader directly to the fly line. Discover how to make things easy with a loop at...

When loading fly fishing line on a rod and reel, pull the leader out to get down to the fly line, and pull the line through the guides so that the line will cast properly. Learn how to pull the...

A fly isn't attached to a fly fishing line because the leader is attached to the fly line, and the fly is attached to the leader. Find out how to moisten fly line to reduce friction and strengthen...

Fly fishing line should be attached to the backing with a tool that most fly shops have for tying nail knots. Find out how to tie a nail knot to attach the backing to the fly line with help from...

When buying fly fishing line, it's important to consider that most modern fly rod makers recommend a weight-forward floating fly line. Learn about the welded loop at the end of the fly line in...

Fly fishing has been around for a long time, well known for its rather distinctive method in catching fish. In the beginning, fly fishing was a way to catch certain species, such as trout and...

A fly reel is mounted to the end of a fly rod by locking rings which either slide or twist to tighten into place. The reel design features a spool that fits into a reel housing. Along with the fly...

This article will give you basic instructions on how to cast for trout, including the materials needed. You should be able to learn basic fly casting techniques in about an hour. Like any...

Fly fishing is a great, satisfying sport. The most fundamental concern will be having your fly rod assembled correctly so you can fish. It's a simple process, but if not done correctly, fly...

Fly fishing is a sport enjoyed by many. Because of the way fly fishing is done, however, it is very important to learn and understand it. There is a certain way to throw the line out, certain...

Fly fishing is a fascinating sport which dates back literally hundreds of years. It is most closely associated with trout and salmon fishing, however, a wide variety of sport fish have been caught...

Line is line when it comes to fishing, right? Wrong! Especially when it comes to discussing fly line and line for spinning and casting rods, there are enormous differences in line. Both types of...