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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 salmon. The list of fish that fly fisherman aim for has grown since then to include many more. Some of the more progressive fly fishermen are... more »
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 well from the bank, and will help you avoid catching your rod on any trees above. more »
Fly-fishing waders are necessary for anglers who enjoy the sport of fly fishing. They are worn to keep anglers warm and dry, and to give them easier access to shallow waterways in which they can fish. There are many types of fly-fishing waders available on the market that are made of different materials. Fly-fishing waders range in... more »
A fly fishing vest is a piece of clothing that people who participate in the recreational activity of fly fishing use to keep their equipment in while they are wading in the water. This equipment can include anything from a fishing license to various flies. Fly fishing vests come in different types with most having many pockets to... more »
For fly-fishing there are only a few basic items you need before getting out in the water - but there are plenty of "extras," too. more »
Fly fishing is different than shore or boat fishing in many ways. One of the most obvious is...
Because of the activity of fly fishing or the restfulness of smooth lakes, a wide range of...
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Fly fishing is a fascinating sport which dates back literally hundreds of years. It is most closely associated with trout and salmon fishing,... more »
As with the rest of your fly-fishing gear, proper maintenance can prolong the life of your equipment. This is especially true for flies. more »
Arizona is known for beautiful red rock mountains that surround the valleys, the long summers and the great outdoors. Though the Southwest may not... more »
One important aspect of fly fishing is appropriate attire. It might not be the first on the checklist, but it is certainly an important aspect of... more »
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. more »
Fly fishing is a distinct and ancient angling method, most renowned as a method for catching trout and salmon, but employed today for a wide variety of species including pike, bass, panfish, grayling and carp, as well as marine species, such as redfish, snook, tarpon, bonefish and striped bass. There are many reports of fly anglers taking unintended species such as chub, bream and rudd while fishing for main target species such as trout. There is a growing population of anglers whose aim is to catch as many different species as possible with the fly.
Fly fishing can be done in fresh or salt water. Freshwater fishing is often divided into coldwater (trout, salmon, steelhead), coolwater (pike, perch, walleye) and warmwater (bass, chub, catfish) fishing. The techniques for freshwater fly fishing also differ in lakes, streams and rivers.
Main overview
In fly fishing, fish are caught by using artificial flies that are cast with a fly rod and a fly line. The fly line (today, almost always coated with plastic) is heavy enough in order to send the fly to the target. This is one of the main differences between spinner and bait rods, which use heavy weight on the line to cast lures, bait, etc. Artificial flies can vary dramatically in all morphological characteristics (size, weight, colour, etc.).
Artificial flies are created by tying hair, fur, feathers, or other materials, both natural and synthetic, onto a hook with thread. The first flies were tied with natural materials, but synthetic materials are now very popular and prevalent. The flies are tied in sizes, colours and patterns to match local terrestrial and aquatic insects, baitfish, or other prey attractive to the target fish species.
Casting
Unlike other casting methods, fly fishing can be thought of as a method of casting line rather than lure. Non-flyfishing methods rely on a lures weight to pull line from the reel during the forward motion of a cast. By design, a fly is read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fly+fishing
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