| The incredible art of fly fishing was initially developed | | | | easy to handle. Stiff fast-action fly rods bend at the |
| as an angling method to catch salmon and trout. Whilst | | | | end of the rod and do not have a lot of give.Graphite |
| its predominantly enjoyed by the older generation of | | | | fishing rods are more expensive than fiberglass rods |
| anglers,this time tested technique is fast catching the | | | | but lightweight graphite fly rods typically allow more |
| attention and interests of a whole new generation of | | | | accurate casting. |
| enthusiasts. In recent years, interest in fly fishing has | | | | Fly Fishing Knots |
| surged as baby boomers have discovered the sport. | | | | The fly line and leader are important parts of fly fishing |
| No matter what your skill level is, fly fishing can be | | | | physics. Learning to tie the proper knots to attach your |
| highly rewarding. | | | | leaders and flies is critical. Some of the most common |
| The two major misconceptions about this technique is | | | | flies used in fly fishing include dry, nymph, and |
| that it's difficult to do and expensive. If you are a | | | | streamers. A detailed discussion of most of these |
| beginner fly fisherman, get started by: Getting involved | | | | knots is available in any good book on fishing. Your |
| with other sportsmen from your community or try a | | | | fishing education will progress rapidly if you take |
| fishing club. Treat yourself, your spouse or your entire | | | | advantage of the free information you can get at the |
| family to the pleasures of the sport. Explore new | | | | library. In a good book you will find fly fishing knots that |
| water,discover resources and start your fishing | | | | will cover just about every situation you will encounter |
| journey. If your looking for a place to fish,you can | | | | where a specific knot is needed. |
| research all major rivers and many lesser-known ones | | | | Learning to Cast |
| on the internet,obtaining helpful fishing and information | | | | Unlike other casting methods, fly fishing can be thought |
| about each. With thousands of miles of fishing | | | | of as a method of casting line rather than a lure. |
| tributaries and lakes the opportunities are many. You | | | | Besides the obvious difference in the actual method of |
| can go fishing in the morning before work for a hour or | | | | casting, normal fishing and fly fishing also vary in the |
| two if you live close enough to good fishing water. I | | | | equipment used. If you would like personalized |
| used to live in Cody WY and many anglers fished at | | | | instruction, there are hundreds of fly fishing schools |
| sunrise and sunset for an hour or two trying to get | | | | scattered about the world. So,if you have never been |
| one of the monster rainbow trout from the local lake. | | | | fly fishing before, a great way to learn is to take few |
| Fly Fishing Equipment | | | | lessons from a local instructor. Taking lessons from a |
| Compared to the gear of other sports, fly fishing gear | | | | professional instructor to learn the basics and perfect |
| has changed very little over the years. When going on | | | | your technique will speed up the learning curve. This |
| a fishing trip you want to be sure you have all the | | | | means you'll have a lot more fun fishing. If you can't |
| proper fishing gear such as flies,lures and accessories. | | | | cast you can't catch a fish. There are many Fishing |
| There is nothing worse than getting to your destination | | | | Shops and guides whom teach basic fly fishing |
| and finding out you forgot something. | | | | classes both off the water and on. |
| For the most part,the gear used today is not so | | | | Continue to Learn |
| different from how it was yesterday. It's just important | | | | Get as much information you can from books, |
| to pick the appropriate fishing equipment, for the type | | | | magazines, and videos on fishing,fly casting, tying flies |
| of fishing you will be doing. A fly rods length factors | | | | and tying knots. Join a fishing club to further your |
| into the fishing rods action. Shorter rods generally have | | | | fishing education and enjoy the company of interesting |
| less action than longer rods because they generate | | | | people that enjoy fishing. With the right fishing |
| less torque when casting and reeling. Use | | | | equipment and information on hand you will have a |
| medium-sized eight or nine-foot fishing rods in most fly | | | | lifetime of fun fishing. |
| fishing conditions. Beginners find medium-action fly rods | | | | |