Fly Fishing

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You have a lot of choices when it comes to rods, but consider a handful of factors to narrow the field quickly... more »
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With a huge variety of fish and locations, it's no wonder that the Sunshine State is a premier destination for fly anglers. Whether you daydream of fishing a swampy inland lake for bass, stalking weary bonefish or tarpon on the flats, or casting ... more »
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King salmon are the largest salmon, requiring special equipment and techniques. Their sheer size makes them a challenge to catch, but it's worth it: They're considered the second best salmon to eat, after reds... more »
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Fishing for salmon from riverbanks requires you to understand both the river and the fish... more »
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A few crickets left over from your fishing trip can be sustained in your cricket box for a week or so with minimum care... more »
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The first step in stringing your rod is to attach backing to your fly-fishing reel. This allows you to take up some of the space on the reel with a material called backing and conserve on the amount of line you'll need to wind around the reel... more »
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You can learn to cast a fly rod in a day, but it can take years to perfect the technique. For many anglers, casting isn't just about getting the fly into the water—it's an art form. Learn the basic principles of casting and you'll be able to ... more »
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Crickets are used for fish bait and to feed fish, birds and other insectivores. People in the southern United States can catch the common field cricket to use for breeding. The less adventurous can purchase crickets from a bait shop or pet store ... more »
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You finally got the bite you've been looking for. There's no need to lose the fish. Setting the hook will lodge it in the fish and allow you to start the fight to bring it in... more »
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Sometimes the fishing conditions don't allow you all the space you need to do a traditional fly-fishing cast. The sidearm cast is good for situations when you don't have as much room overhead but have more room side-to-side. The technique works ... more »
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Stripping line in fly-fishing is crucial to bringing in your fish. In order to be able to strip line, you have to shoot some line out. This can be practiced on land until you get the hang of it. Generally, stripping line is used to bring in ... more »
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Now that you have the fly line connected to your reel's backing, it's time to connect that line to your fly-fishing leader. If your leader doesn't have a loop in it already, you'll have to make one before using the "loop-to-loop" connection to ... more »
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Learning when to use wet flies and when to use dry flies is a basic skill in fly fishing. A wet fly imitates the immature insect's underwater life stages. A dry fly imitates the adult insect's above-water stages. Understanding which type of ... more »
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Now that you have your leader connected to your fly line, it's time to tie your tippet to the end of the leader using the surgeon's knot... more »
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Various fish and differing conditions require different rods. Think about what kind of fishing you're going to do before heading into the shop... more »
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Choosing the proper fly-fishing line is integral to your fishing success. The fly has almost no weight, so it's the line that gives you the momentum to place your fly in the desired location... more »
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In a cold mountain stream waits the most delicious freshwater fish: trout... more »
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In addition to tying all of your knots correctly to connect all the pieces of your line, it's important to get the line properly loaded onto your rod... more »
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Check your line periodically for any crinkled or weak spots. Even if it looks clean, it's best to replace your line once a year. Here's how to do that:.. more »
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It won't matter how many pounds your fishing line can with-stand. If the hook knot is weak, you've got no fish. This simple knot looks like a tiny noose... more »
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Once you have the backing attached to your reel, you'll need to connect the line to the backing. Use the "Albright" knot for this... more »
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The reel is what gives a fly fisher control of the fishing situation. When deciding which reel to buy, be sure to match your reel to your specific fishing needs... more »
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Most fly-fishing rods come in more than one piece, which allows for easier transport and storage. Putting them together properly can keep parts from getting bent or broken and will ensure that they work as intended... more »
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The roll cast is useful when there isn't enough room for the traditional back cast. This can be used in tighter areas when you have things like banks or trees behind you... more »