“BECOME a Fly-Fishing Expert FASTER With These Simple, Tried and Tested ‘Insider Tips’ So You Can Catch the Big Ones MORE OFTEN - WITHOUT Making the MISTAKES That Most Novices Do!”
The Art of Fly Fishing
Fly fishing is one of the most popular leisure activities in the country today. But if you’re not careful, you could be taken advantage of by ‘dodgy’ fishing gear shop retailers who will try to sell you more than you really need to get started.
A handful of PROVEN TIPS so you don’t learn the hard way...
When I was younger, I would often fish with a friend in a nearby river. I enjoyed it very much and found it very relaxing – a great way to get away from the daily grind!
Angling and sport fishing is big business and fishing equipment retailers strive to keep pace with the latest technological developments. Now, despite what most fishing gear retailer’s claim, you don’t need every piece of the latest equipment to get a big catch.
Most fishing is done with the aid of a rod and line with a hook attached, and most fishermen use bait or lures. The price of rods varies quite a bit according to the quality.
Historically, poles have been made out of bamboo canes and fiberglass, but are now almost exclusively made with carbon graphite.
Don’t get ripped-off!
If you are a beginner, you are best served with a less expensive rod until you get your bearings.
Other basic fishing equipment includes reels, hooks, floats, bait or lures, and a net in which to store your catch. You may also want a tackle box to keep your bits and pieces neat and tidy, and a carryall or a rucksack.
If you want to try sea fishing, keep in mind that it demands good quality reels and line. The weather can be unpredictable and it's best to be prepared with the right kind of fishing equipment for the sea. You may be fishing from an exposed pier or beach and you can buy shelters and hurricane lamps. It is also a good investment to buy a book that lists the tide tables, especially if you are not familiar with the area.
What inexperienced fishing retailers will NEVER tell you...
I always liked to be as comfortable as possible when I was fishing, and I would advise the purchase of sturdy chairs, and a giant fishing umbrella. It will protect you from the sun and the elements!
The right clothes are an important part of fishing equipment as well, particularly if you're going to be sitting on damp, morning dew of a riverbank. There is clothing available from angling retailers, including hats, gloves, floatation suits, and bib and braces. You can also get fleece jackets, waterproof trousers, and waterproof footwear. If you intend to wade into the river, you'll need special wading trousers.
Should you KEEP your fish OR throw it BACK?
My rucksack would also contain some scales. I wanted to know immediately what my catch weighed and I'd decide whether to throw it back or not, based on that information. Another piece of useful fishing equipment for me was the bite alarm. It's not essential, but I tended to doze off occasionally and didn't want to lose the catch.
In fly fishing, fish are caught by using artificial flies that are cast with a fly rod and a fly line.
Fly fishing is a specialized form of angling and is a means of catching mostly trout, salmon, carp, pike and bass. You'll need fly rods and reels for this, as well as the artificial ties which go on the hook.
There are many different types; the idea is to tie a fly on your rod which mimics the food of the fish you want to catch. This can be great fun!
Artificial fly fishing flies are created by tying hair, fur, feathers, and other materials onto a hook with thread.
The fly line (today, almost always coated with plastic) is heavy enough cast in order to send the fly to the target. Artificial flies can vary dramatically in all morphological characteristics (size, weight, colour, etc.).
A few ‘expert’ moves you should master...
I like the forward cast in fly fishing, 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 – this obviously takes a little practice. There is also the 'false casting' - casting without landing the fly on the water. This 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 cast.
You should experiment with a few to see which one is more natural for you.
Regardless of what fishing you enjoy, be sure to purchase appropriate fishing equipment. In that way you will increase your chances of catching more fish with less effort!Don’t forget to check the free articles and guides on this site for more information on how to catch the big ones (they look awesome on photos!) and not have to return from fishing trips empty handed.
Enjoy hooking up with loads of fish!
Roger Blake
(The Fly-Fishing Hunter!)