| Fly fishing is a very popular activity that can be equally | | | | you aren't comfortable, you probably will not find fly |
| soothing and thrilling. This article will help you get started | | | | fishing enjoyable. Choose a fly rod length that is easy |
| as a fly fisherman. When starting out, you'll want all the | | | | for you to hold and cast for a few hours at a time. |
| help and advice that you can get from the experts. | | | | Most of the rods on the market today are designed to |
| Practice Your Casting | | | | allow you to feel the fish as it strikes your lure. The |
| The experts say that you need to develop good | | | | shaft of the rod is called a "blank". Modern fishing rod |
| casting technique. In order to develop good technique, | | | | blanks are usually constructed of either fibreglass or |
| you need to practice often. Practice will lead to | | | | graphite, although other materials can be used. Each |
| proficiency in casting, which will be pivotal in determining | | | | blank has an action that is either: light, medium, medium |
| whether you are a successful fly fisherman or a | | | | heavy, or heavy. The upper portion will also have an |
| frustrated one. | | | | action that is either: extra light, light, or regular. |
| You don't need to be near water to practice casting. In | | | | Both ends of the blank are assembled into a fishing |
| fact it will be easier if you can find a spot near a wall | | | | rod, complete with handle and guides. The action of |
| outside your house. Just imagine that there is a clock | | | | the rod will affect the way the rod casts, as well as |
| hanging on the wall that is at the same level as your | | | | the type of fishing that you can do with the rod. |
| shoulder. Place markers with black electrical tape, at | | | | Holding your Rod |
| the 11:00 and 1:00 clock positions. Practice casting using | | | | It's important that you learn to hold your rod |
| these markers as a guide to improve your accuracy | | | | comfortably under any fishing conditions. You want to |
| and style. | | | | make sure to maintain good control without squeezing |
| Selection of a Fly Fishing Rod | | | | too hard. If your grip is too tight you will probably tire |
| There are several important considerations when | | | | out. With practice it is possible to adjust the strength of |
| choosing the right fly rod. Obviously price matters. As | | | | your grip in the middle of your cast. With just a bit of |
| is true with most things you get what you pay for. It's | | | | practice you'll be able to increase the tightness at the |
| difficult when starting out to know what you are | | | | same time as you learn to relax your grip. |
| paying for. It's also difficult to know what you really | | | | Conclusion |
| need. I will discuss rods in great detail in a subsequent | | | | In this article I have provided some general information |
| article. In this introduction, however, I want you to think | | | | to help those curious about fly fishing get started. Fly |
| about comfort. For example, will you be comfortable | | | | fishing is a wonderful activity. What are you waiting |
| holding the fly rod for an extended period of time. If | | | | for? |