| The method originated from an ancient fishing | | | | effect, which is meant to imitate local |
| form called angling; the very reason why it's | | | | insects, a main course for the fish (but this |
| called angling is because of the hook hanging | | | | is done specifically to catch attention of |
| at the end of the line of a fishing rod. Fly | | | | aggressive, spawning species). |
| fishing has innovations of its own and the | | | | |
| noticeable tool for this method is the use of | | | | The size of the fly ranges from the largest |
| artificial flies or the fly lures. Usually, | | | | (#2 ) to the smallest (very small at #22). |
| artificial flies are tied with thread, | | | | The line to which the fly is hooked also |
| feathers or fur but there are other options | | | | plays an important relationship with the fly |
| too which include ribbon, tinsel or beads and | | | | because primarily, it's what casts the fly. |
| for extra weight, lead is used. | | | | It really depends on the purpose of the |
| | | | angler. There are heavy lines for sinking |
| The reason why the artificial flies are | | | | purposes and light ones as well to keep the |
| "accessorized" is because specified species | | | | fly afloat. In fact, a fly line can plainly |
| needs to be attracted. By using the right | | | | be cast without a fly which makes it |
| combination of the fly; which includes the | | | | different from the basic fishing rod and reel |
| size, weight and color, to the line, rod and | | | | method. |
| reel, the chances of catching a desired | | | | |
| species is high. | | | | The significance of the fly is high in fly |
| | | | fishing since its main purpose is to act as a |
| Color and size of the fly is mentioned | | | | "food" for the species. |
| because it adds to the fly's camouflage | | | | |