| If you have never taken a fly fishing trip | | | | |
| before and youare planning on heading for the | | | | When you arrive or get close to your |
| wilderness, take along abuddy. At worst | | | | destination, wander intothe local tackle |
| you'll have someone to compete with duringthe | | | | store and speak with the sales people. |
| telling of one that got away stories. At best | | | | They'llusually know what's going on and have |
| you'll have someone to help if trouble | | | | a few tips for you. |
| strikes. | | | | |
| | | | Guided or self-guided fly fishing trips |
| Go prepared for all weathers and conditions. | | | | |
| You'll be miserable if you spend several | | | | A guided fishing trip is a good idea if you |
| hours in freezing weather dressed only in | | | | are fishing unfamiliar waters. Even a couple |
| shorts and t-shirt. | | | | of hours with an expert willgive you hints |
| | | | and tips that apply to that particular spot. |
| Remember that the more remote the stream you | | | | You'll spend more time in productive fishing. |
| are fishing,the more easily spooked the fish | | | | |
| will be. Approach the watercarefully and | | | | Guided trips can cost you dearly. You'll pay |
| think for a while before you wade in. | | | | by the hour, bythe day, or by whatever the |
| | | | guide decrees. Some guided trips will include |
| Packing your gear for your fly fishing trip | | | | tackle, some will not. The price will vary |
| | | | accordingly. |
| Try out your gear before you leave on your | | | | |
| fly fishing trip.Broken tackle in remote | | | | If you are an experienced angler and expert |
| areas is not easy to replace. Carrysome | | | | at reading any water then you'll be able to |
| extras for emergency repairs. | | | | get away without paying for a guide. |
| | | | Sometimes peace and solitude is well worth a |
| Avid anglers will often take a small fly | | | | couple of hours of getting used to the |
| tying kit with themso they can whip up a fly | | | | stream. |
| to match whatever is hatching on thewater. | | | | |
| Others use scissors or clippers to trim a | | | | For me, the hike into the backcountry |
| ready preparedfly into an "almost matches the | | | | enhances the trip. Itake time to soak in the |
| hatch" one. | | | | fresh air and admire the scenery. Thefishing |
| | | | is the climax, but the journey is well worth |
| Remember to take a current license with you. | | | | the time. |
| Murphy's law states that the only time you | | | | |
| leave it behind is the time theranger will | | | | Fly fishing is more than just a sport, it is |
| want to see it. | | | | like painting with many brushes. An extended |
| | | | fly fishing trip will enable youto practice |
| Before you leave, have a look at the fishing | | | | your artistry. If you return with nothing |
| reports for thearea you are intending to | | | | more than a greater appreciation of the |
| fish. You'll get good informationabout what's | | | | beauty of a trout, then you will have |
| going on, including river levels, hatches and | | | | returned a greater artist. |
| other details. | | | | |