Fly Fishing

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Fly Fishing - A great sport

Go on catch the big one. Fly Fishing is a great sport.

Recommended Fly Fishing DVD 

The Best of Lefty's Tips, Tactics & Techniques for Fly Fishing

This video provides quite a few useful tips ranging rod and line selection, to useful fly selections for different species, to 30 second short exerpts on Lefty's personal favorite tackle items (e.g. folding canvas bass lure holder for holding large flies) and equipment fixes/hacks (e.g., adding a piece of leather on bottom of reel for an extra manual reel drag), to several casting techniques and tricks, to how to rig up the fly rod when walking between fishing spots so you won't snag up the trees.

Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 07/13/2009) Buy Now

How To 

A Guide to Fly Fishing

The fly angler uses a rod longer and lighter than those used for cast and spin fishing. Fly fishing rods can be as short as 2m (6 ft) long in freshwater fishing and up to 4.5 m (15 ft) long for two-handed fishing for salmon or steelhead. The average rod for fresh and salt water is around 9 feet in length and weighs between 3 and 5 ounces, though a recent trend has been to lighter, shorter rods for fishing smaller streams.

There are several types of casts in fly fishing, which are used according to a given fishing situation. The most common cast is the forward cast, where the angler whisks the fly into the air, back over the shoulder until the line is nearly straight, then forward, using primarily the forearm. The objective of this motion is to "load" the rod tip with energy and allow the energy to travel the length of the fly line, improving distance and control. Casting without landing the fly on the water is known as 'false casting', and may be used to pay out line, dry a soaked fly, or reposition a cast. Other casts are the roll cast, the single and double haul cast, the tuck cast, and the side, or curve cast.

Once on the water, the fly may either float or sink, depending on the type of fly and the style of fishing. This presentation of the fly onto the water and subsequent movement on or under the water is one of fly-fishing's most difficult aspects, because the angler is attempting to cast in such a way that the line lands smoothly on the water's surface and the fly appears as natural as possible. At a certain point, depending upon the action of the fly and water currents, the angler then makes another presentation. If a fish strikes, the angler pulls in line while raising the rod tip. This sets the hook in the fish's mouth. The fish is then played, either by hand, where the angler continues to hold the fly line in his hand to control the tension applied to the fish, or by retrieving all slack in the line, utilizing the reel's drag to slow the fish's runs.

Some Great Books on Fly Fishing 

The L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing (L. L. Bean)

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/13/2009) Buy Now

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fly Fishing, Second Edition

Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 07/13/2009) Buy Now

Some Must View Fishing DVDs 

Fly Fishing The World (2-Disc Set)

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/13/2009) Buy Now

Successful Fly Fishing Strategies

Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 07/13/2009) Buy Now

Beginning Fly Fishing

Amazon Price: $20.00 (as of 07/13/2009) Buy Now

Fishing Gear on eBay 

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What is your best fly fishing tip? 

FlyfishingReels wrote...

The LL Bean book you have listed is especially good for beginners. My Dad just got into fly fishing at 60 years old and that was the first thing I bought him.

If you get a chance, visit my flyfishing reels blog

ReplyPosted October 27, 2008

ltraider wrote...

Nice lens. Any trip with a couple of fishing buddies is a great trip

ReplyPosted August 30, 2008

CurtisM wrote...

Hey Spuds,
Love this Lens, thanks for putting this information in one place - easy to refer back to.
When you have a chance check out my Fly Fishing Basics blog

ReplyPosted August 10, 2008

Peak wrote...

I liked your site I just joined and know a lot about fly fishing and nothing about computors.I have a web site that my friend built at www.coloradoflyfishingservices.com
wish you well
Peak

ReplyPosted December 09, 2007