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