Fly Fishing for Dummies
Fly Fishing for Dummies
Tags: fly fishing, flies, angling, casting, angler, rod, reel, bait, waders, wading boots, dummies
Clueless about fly fishing?
Me too!
I have been really curious about this sport for some time now. Ive 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 to no avail.
I have resorted to reading, for now. I decided that whatever I cant do, I might as well LEARN – even just in theory. It helps. I think of my self right now as A work in progress.
Lets all learn the basics. DEFINITION OF TERMS!
A brief definition about some terms I need to know about fly fishing.
What is Fly Fishing?
Fly fishing is an ancient and distinct angling method, developed primarily for salmonids (trout and salmon, mostly) and now extended to other species such as pike, bass, and carp, as well as a wide range of salt water species.
Fly casting is gripping or holding a fly rod correctly and to adopt the correct stance to maintain comfort and balance. The most basic rule to casting is based on the way a clock looks. Your head points straight up to 12:00, your cast (the tip of your rod) should go back to 10:00 and then forward to 2:00, releasing your line at the end of the forward motion. It is a common mistake to dip the rod below those two positions and almost always ends in a line tangle!
Angler. (Does that have anything to do with Math? I hate Math!)
That would be YOU silly! Someday, IF you learn how to fly fish, you will be called an angler. A person catching fish or shellfish with no intent to sell, this includes people keeping the catch or people that practice the Catch and Release method (highly recommended).
The Essentials If you dont have a complete list of these, youre NOT Fly Fishing!
Fly Fishing rods are long, thin, flexible rods sometimes made of bamboo, but more recently from man-made materials. Fly rods tend to have large diameter eyes (or guides) spaced along the rod to help control the movement of relatively thick fly line. To aid in the freedom of movement required to skillfully cast with a fly rod, there is usually little to no butt (handle) extending below the fishing reel. Although fly rods are mainly used for casting from fixed positions, they can also be used for trolling for fish.
Fishing Reel is a device used for the deployment and retrieval of fishing line using a spool mounted on an axle. They are used in conjunction with the fly rod and are attached to the base or handle of the rod.
Fishing line is any cord made for fishing. Important parameters of a fishing line are its length, material, and weight (thicker, sturdier lines are more visible to fish). The refractive index is also importantlines with a refractive index similar to water are almost invisible to fish. The most important parameter in deciding what line to use is its strength. This is the amount of weight the line can hold before snapping. One must balance the trade-off between strength and visibility.
Flies as Bait? Are you kidding?
Flies or Artificial flies are constructed “tied” onto a hook with thread, fur, feathers and other materials in sizes and colors to match naturally occurring food or simply to excite a fish.
You will be considered a well equipped fly fisher if you bring waders, wading boots, vest net, polarized sunglasses to protect your eyes and see through the reflection on the water, a hat for the harsh sun, sun block and bug dope (bug repellant) if you dont want to be eaten alive by bugs before you even catch a fish!
Armed with the stuff I read, I went about to experience Fly Fishing without even going near a body of water.
Wondering how?
A site that sells fly fishing products with pretty pictures too! Riverbum.com
The nearest thing I got to Fly Fishing was to play the fly fishing game I downloaded from Fly Sim
My fish is a spotted puffer fish. Not a dwarf or anything else. He is a spotted puffer fish. He is very, very little right now, smaller then a goldfish. The sticker on the tank at walmart said he could grow to be about 6 inches. He’s a freshwater puffer, but he needs some salt in his tank. I know what kind and I have it. The quest that I have is how often should I put the salt in? Thanks for helping me out with this.
Fishing is a nice sport and it is a good past time too. I enjoy fishing specially during weekends.”;`
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Hi I wonder if you can help; I’m getting interested in having some fish and have started looking at buying an aquarium recently. I’d love to keep some larger fish, but I’ve been previously advised that I should start with something littler. You wouldn’t have any ideas of the types of smaller fresh water fish that i could start with do you? ta for your help
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The open water fishing is better in the region but does a few folks have information on any nice rivers to find some good fishing,especially looking to find good numbers of flying carp,a few other fishermen have hooked some great sizes here lately.
fishing is an enjoyable hobby and a great past time.`”
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