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Any fly fisherman will tell you of the enormous peace that comes from a fly fishing experience. Suddenly, you are embraced in the arms of nature where beautiful scenery surrounds you and all that’s left of the modern world are remnants of your fleeting stress. Gone are the cell phones, pagers, and computers – replaced with birds, sunshine, and the sounds of water. It is no wonder that so many fishermen plan a fly fishing trip as often as they can.

Fly fishing differs from traditional fishing in a number of ways. Not only are the supplies and tools used for fly fishing different from traditional fishing, but the manner in which the fisherman participates differs as well. It is for this reason that so many fishermen are drawn to fly fishing. Its name derived from the bait that it uses – artificial flies that are made from synthetic materials and constructed to replicate insects of all varieties – fly fishing often requires that the fly fisherman – or angler – actually be in the water. This is a much more participatory experience and a fly fishing trip is built around this connection with nature. Read the rest of this entry »

Fly fishing is a special approach to fishing. Fly fishing is different from bait-casting or spin-casting because fly fishing uses a weighted line to carry the nearly weightless bait forward when casting. Traditional fishing tackle is designed to have a nearly weightless line carried by weighted bait on the end. Because of this important difference fly fishing has its own gear, equipment and terminology.

Fly fishing also requires some different techniques than traditional fishing. Traditional fishing may involve casting a baited hook and waiting for a fish to bite or casting and retrieving a baited hook. However, fly fishing involves casting repeatedly with brief pauses to allow the fly to float in the current.

Fly fishing rods are different than traditional fishing rods in several ways. Fly fishing rods are longer than most fishing rods with their length frequently between six and nine feet. Some fly fishing rods are even longer than nine feet, particularly those rods designed for salmon or steelhead fishing.

Fly fishing reels vary from traditional fishing reels as well. Fly fishing actually does not require much use of the reel. Early fly fishing reels were little more than storage space for the line. Fish are not reeled in when caught; rather, the angler strips line with his or her free hand. Many fly reels still are very primitive with designs very similar to those used in the 19th century. Read the rest of this entry »

The sport of fly fishing has been around for years and years. In medieval times, anglers fished for food, but the sport has evolved over the years to become a real test of skills. Anyone who has become involved in the sport of fly fishing knows how addictive in can be – but in a very good way!

Fly fishing is markedly different from regular fishing. With plain fishing, you use lures and often live bait to bring fish to your line and hook them. When you are fly fishing, you use a fly that resembles a real insect that the fish feed on naturally. The line is longer and you mimic the movement of the fly or insect on top of the water so that the fish thinks they are biting at a real insect.

Casting is constant in fly fishing. You put the fly out in the water and then draw it back several times so that the fish thinks the fly is landing on the water and then taking off again. With regular fishing, you cast your line and let it rest until the fish bites making the bobber sink into the water.

You can catch some pretty hefty fish using either method, but when you are fly fishing, you have the opportunity to “battle” the fish for survival. This can be extremely satisfying as man battles nature for the top position. Read the rest of this entry »