| It is important to understand the fly fishing | | | | get started. At a minimum, look for a package |
| basics before buying fly fishing gear. Some | | | | that has fly rod, reel, weight forward |
| of the most seasoned anglers in the world | | | | floating line and leader. |
| have found that making the transition from | | | | |
| spin casting and bait casting to fly fishing | | | | If you are not positive you will enjoy this |
| with flies an intimidating endeavor. I have | | | | sport see if you can find someone who will |
| been spin and bait casting for over forty | | | | give you a fly fishing lesson and provide the |
| years and three years ago tried my hand at | | | | equipment. If cost is an issue you might want |
| fly fishing. Speaking from my own experience | | | | to look for some used equipment and use it to |
| it definitely presents some new challenges | | | | learn the fly fishing basics such as casting |
| because fly casting a different skill than | | | | and choosing the right flies for the right |
| spin or bait casting. | | | | season in the right area of the country. |
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| So if you never fished before from this | | | | Learning Basic Fly Selection |
| prospective being a beginner is a good thing | | | | |
| but, before heading to the store and spending | | | | To start with there are basically two types |
| a lot of money on equipment and tackle, you | | | | of flies' anglers can choose from, wet flies |
| should understand a few of the fly fishing | | | | and dry flies. Dry flies float on the surface |
| basics that will influence your purchasing | | | | and the fish come to the surface to take the |
| decision. Regardless of your fishing | | | | fly. Wet flies on the other hand are heavy |
| experience, remember that when fly fishing, | | | | and meant to sink in the water to attract |
| you will cast the line instead of the lure so | | | | fish looking for food in the water or near |
| there is a difference in the casting | | | | the bottom. Learning the fly fishing basics |
| technique that you may be used to. | | | | on how to hook a fish will be better using |
| | | | surface flies as you can see the fish leaping |
| Fly fishing rods are longer and more flexible | | | | at the fly and react accordingly. |
| than spinning rods. Fly rods are also | | | | |
| available in different lengths and with three | | | | You will find many tutorials about insects |
| basic types of flexibility. Most learning the | | | | that live in the water and their life cycles. |
| fly fishing basics will be better served with | | | | This basic information will help when select |
| a med weight (5 -6 weight) fly rod, fly line | | | | the correct fly for the season. Of the fly |
| of the same weight and fly reel. A lot of fly | | | | fishing basics, learning how to select the |
| shops and sporting goods stores offer | | | | right fly for the season will help you catch |
| beginner packages with everything you need to | | | | more fish. |