| Fly fishing is a great hobby! In fact fly | | | | need a fly for working the surface of the |
| fishing is one of the most popular fishing | | | | water, and other times you'd need a lure that |
| hobbies, that lead countless fishing | | | | sinks a little bit. The look of the lure |
| enthusiasts to many running streams. | | | | would also depend on the insects that thrive |
| | | | on the stream's edges. The more experience |
| Aside from actually catching a real live | | | | you get in fly fishing, the more you would |
| fish, it is one of the best ways to relax; | | | | want to try out different fly lures, some |
| allowing you the opportunity to cut away from | | | | even eventually make their own fly lures. |
| the stress of city living and break the | | | | Nothing could be more rewarding than the |
| monotony of the usual daily work routine. | | | | experience of catching a nice sized fish |
| What could you possibly want more than | | | | using your own handmade fly lure. |
| breathing some fresh unpolluted air? There is | | | | |
| nothing as soothing as the occasional hushed | | | | Like any other hobby, it may take some time |
| sway of distant trees in the breeze, and the | | | | to master fly fishing. You need to practice |
| sound of a running stream. So in a way, the | | | | on the technique, but if you have the right |
| catch is actually just the bonus. | | | | equipment and you keep at it long enough to |
| | | | learn how to really use it, you will be an |
| But how do you get started in fly fishing? | | | | expert in no time. |
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| If you are planning on taking up fly fishing | | | | The fly fishing technique is actually simple. |
| you will need the right equipment and you | | | | The idea is to mimic the behavior of insects |
| will have to learn how to use it the right | | | | that the fish feed on. It is also important |
| way. What you would need are as follows: | | | | for you to observe the river for the type of |
| | | | insects around, as this will help you choose |
| 1. A Fly Fishing Rod | | | | a fly lure that looks similar to these |
| | | | insects. You also need a rod with the right |
| A proper fly fishing rod weighs around 5 | | | | type of action that allows you to work the |
| ounces and is usually about 9 feet in length, | | | | fly well enough to be able to mimic the |
| however this may depend on how small or how | | | | insects' actions on or below the surface of |
| big the river is, where you intend to use it. | | | | the water. |
| The best place to get advise on the right | | | | |
| equipment to use is the local fishing tackle | | | | Just as important as knowing how to use the |
| store; not only will they be able to tell you | | | | fly fishing equipment and choosing the right |
| what equipment would be appropriate for a | | | | lure is knowing the best time to fish. The |
| particular stream, they'll give it to you | | | | most ideal time would be when the fish are |
| without costing you extra. | | | | most active and that can vary from one stream |
| | | | to the next. Dawn and dusk are typically the |
| 2. Fly Fishing Line | | | | best times since the sun isn't bright enough |
| | | | for the fish to see you, and the insects that |
| The line used for fly fishing is actually | | | | the fish feed on are also usually very |
| much thicker than a normal fishing line. It | | | | active. |
| needs to have enough weight to achieve that | | | | |
| whipping action used to move the fly around | | | | With just a little preparation, learning |
| the surface of the stream. | | | | about the right equipment and learning how to |
| | | | use it; fly fishing can be an exciting and |
| 3. Flies | | | | rewarding hobby. |
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| This is not a real fly, but an artificial fly | | | | The fly fishing technique may take time to |
| lure. Artificial fly lures vary and depend on | | | | master however, and the catch may not come in |
| the type of fish or fish specie you intend to | | | | the numbers you would have hoped; the greater |
| catch. Another fact to take into | | | | reward would probably be the opportunity to |
| consideration are the insects that are common | | | | leave the city for the exciting experience of |
| in the particular stream. Sometimes you may | | | | actually catching a fish out in nature. |