Fly fishing is a great sport that is growing in popularity. It is very different than regular fishing. With regular fishing you put bait on a hook and throw it in hoping for a bite. Fly fishing uses a fly, or fake insect, that is pulled along the top of the water imitating the movements of a real insect. The fish go after what they think is a real insect flapping across the water. Also, with fly fishing, casting is constant. ... http://www.squidoo.com/flyfishingbasics Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:59:12 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:15:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/flyfishingbasics Fly fishing is a great sport that is growing in popularity. It is very different than regular fishing. With regular fishing you put bait on a hook and throw it in hoping for a bite. Fly fishing uses a fly, or fake insect, that is pulled along the top of the water imitating the movements of a real insect. The fish go after what they think is a real insect flapping across the water. Also, with fly fishing, casting is constant. The fly is put out in the water and then drawn back several times so that the fish think the fly is landing on the water and then taking off again. Try fly fishing out. I think you may get "hooked!" Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:15:29 -0600