Fish eat bugs, plain and simple. So why not try to catch a fish by mimicking a bug? Thats what fly fishermen have been doing for centuries. Fly fishing began as a method to catch salmonids, which include mostly salmon and trout. Today fishermen use this method to attract a variety of fish ranging from … Read more
Fly fishing has grown in popularity over the years to the point it is at now – an almost obsession for many avid outdoorsmen (and women!) When looking for a guide to fly fishing, you need to find one that will cover both the basics along with the advanced techniques. There is no one way … Read more
The Walker’s mayfly nymph is a weighted fly which imitates the emerging mayfly before it crawls out of the water and flies away. It therefore is not dry and sinks. These are cast upstream in front of a fish and ‘tweaked’ or gently retrieved often with great success-they are ideal on a chalk stream when … Read more
While fly fishing is considered to be one of the most relaxing hobbies you’ll ever engage in, there is still a certain amount of skill necessary in order to be successful. You might have heard so much about the cast and about tying your own flies and may wonder how to really improve your fly … Read more
Fly fishing, in all it’s variations and sub-areas (casting, fly tying, etc), centres around a single goal – To successfully tempt a fish (Most commonly a trout) to take an artificial fly as a food item. Sighting, hooking, playing and landing the fish are also important parts of the successful fishing experience, not to mention … Read more
Clueless about fly fishing? Me too! I have been really curious about this sport for some time now. I’ve seen it done countless of times. Tried it. Failed. People have endlessly and tirelessly, with their utmost patience and understanding tried to rub off some fly fishing skills on me – but … Read more
Fly fishing is one of those sports where you get out what you put in. If you put in a genuine effort you will get lots of fun and excitement from the sport. Anyone who takes up fly fishing must have patience, be willing to practice their cast and be willing to learn about their … Read more
Fly-fishing is a form fishing that uses a different method of catching the species that live and breathe under water. The method is referred to as angling. This method is used to target mostly trout and salmon. Recently the target list has extended to fish like bass, pike and carp. Historically fly fishing an ancient … Read more
Have you ever been fishing? Many people would answer yes to this. In America alone, according to the American Sportfishing Association, there are nearly 40,000,000 anglers. But; have you ever tried Fly Fishing? Well, If you enjoy fishing of any kind I strongly suggest you try it. But, and this is very important. Learn How … Read more
To succeed in fly fishing you need skills, patience and practice. Still it’s a sport and as any sport it also requires decent equipment, without which your fly-fishing experience won’t be full and unforgettable. Nowadays anyone interested in this kind of fishing can enjoy endless variety of excellent gear available for sale. Surely, fly fishing … Read more
Distinctly different from any other method of angling, fly-fishing is a style angling that has a history dating back to ancient times. While some fisherman may use a rod and reel to sit back, relax and perhaps catch a fish; the fly fisherman wades into the water and uses his honed skills to lure the … Read more
Although there are hundreds of types of flies used for fly fishing, most of them fall into five specific categories, or types. These types are dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, streamers and buck tails, and terrestrials. The main purpose of the fly is to imitate an insect that the fish wants to eat. A … Read more
Fly Fishing is a very old method of fishing that is particularly effective for hauling in trout. Ponds, small streams, rivers and lakes are best for trout. Fly fishing is tantalizingly unique in that the bait is artificial flies made by tying, fur, yarn, feathers, foam, or almost anything else that can be made to … Read more
If you are into fly fishing, then definitely you have encountered fishing terms such as artificial fly, wet and dry flies and fly fishing flies. In fact, the term fly fishing will not be without the flies. However, it must be clear that flies, even the artificial ones, can be used for other forms of … Read more
Fly fishing is a specific type of fishing and therefore requires a specific type of tackle. But to those who are new to fishing may ask “what is it?” and what is the difference between them? The general idea of the difference is that different fish can be caught because of the different tools used. … Read more
In fly fishing, flies are generally divided into four types of artificial flies. (Flies are also called lures in some countries.) They are: 1 Dry flies 2 Wet flies 3 Nymphs 4 Streamers The categories of flies can cross into each other. There are no real strict guidelines for classifying the flies as depending … Read more
In fly fishing, flies are generally divided into four types of artificial flies. (Flies are also called lures in some countries.) They are: 1 Dry flies 2 Wet flies 3 Nymphs 4 Streamers The categories of flies can cross into each other. There are no real strict guidelines for classifying the flies as depending … Read more
If you have heard of fly-fishing and you do not know what it is, it is a style angling that has a history tracing back to the ancient times. Fly fishing has a big difference from the fishing style we are used today which uses a reel and a rod, the fly-fisherman goes into the … Read more
Most serious anglers have refined their techniques over time and experience in order to improve their catch. Reading up on new techniques and products are also good ideas, and so is listening to other anglerâs stories. However, it is still good to remember the fly fishing basics. Anglers have been catching fish with the basic … Read more
Everyone knows the basics of fishing. There’s a rod, reel, fishing line, hook, bait; you cast the line, wait for a bite, and reel in your dinner. Experienced fishermen know there is more to it than that, but for most of us that description appropriately sums it up. However, there are many types of fishing, … Read more