Fly Fishing Articles

The History of the Fishing Fly - Fly fishing is an interesting sport with a growing number of people participating. When people start out fly fishing they usually just buy all of the gear that they need, including their artificial flies(also fishing flies) Once people get hooked on fly fishing though they often start thinking about making their own artificial flies as a way to stay involved with the sport during the off-season months. While some artificial flies can be tricky to make others are actually well within the abilities of the average fly fisher. Even children can learn to tie artificial flies and this is an excellent way to get them involved in the sport.

Think like Fish - To think like a fish is still one of the most fundamental rules for catching any kind of fish on a fly. In order for you to think like a fish you need to find out how the fish perceive the enviroment it lives in including it likes and dislikes and what it feeds on. Here are a couple of interesting facts about fish which you need to take into consideration and use in your overall fly fishing strategy.

Fly Fishing - a Specialist Approach - Fly fishing is a specialist 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 Guides - There is one thing common to all great fly fishing waters around the globe. There are Fly Fishing Guides who for a fee, will get will get you into the fish as soon as you put your rod and reel together. Whether or not you decide to hire a guide is a financial decision. The prices and services provided cover a very wide range. One thing for sure, if you've traveled a long way to fish, you may come out ahead by taking advantage of these services.

Fly Fishing With Orvis - Orvis is one of the most well-known names in the sport of fly fishing.  They are the oldest mail order company in the United States and have been catering to their customers since 1856!  Orvis does have other products beside fly fishing equipment, but all of their products do cater to people who have a love of the outdoors.

Fly Fishing Lures - In the general sport of fishing, you use lures to catch your fish; however, when you are fly fishing, the word lure only marginally applies.  Sure, you are trying to lure the fish to your bait, but when you are fishing, you use fishing flies to entice the fish.  So when we talk about lures in the sport of fly fishing, we are really speaking about flies.

Which Fly Fishing Rod To Buy? - Fly fishing is different from traditional fishing methods in several important ways. These important distinctions serve to make the fly fishing rod the most important piece of fly fishing equipment you buy.

Fly Fishing Flies Types - Although there are hundreds of types of flies used for fly fishing, most of them fall into five specific categories, or types. These types are dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, streamers and buck tails, and terrestrials. The main purpose of the fishing fly is to imitate an insect that the fish wants to eat. A dry fly imitates a natural insect that is floating on the top of the water.

Balanced Fly Fishing Outfits - If you have decided to start fly fishing, one of the most difficult steps is the selection of your first outfit. To be a successful fly fisherman it is essential that each piece of your outfit works together in a comfortable and efficient way, in other words, that the line weight matches the aftma of the fly rod balanced with the appropriate reel, this is called a balanced outfit. The five essential pieces that make up an outfit include the line, rod, reel, leader, and fly.

Fly Fishing For Men And Women - Fly fishing was once viewed as a sport for gentlemen. This may be due in part to the early elitist status of the sport. Even nostalgia tends to favor the masculine involvement in fly fishing. However, fly fishing is now appropriately recognized as a great sport fishing option for men and women alike.

Fly Fishing For Largemouth Bass - Fly fishing for largemouth bass can provide some of the most exciting fishing in many countries. The largemouth bass is probably the most popular game fish especially in America. The popularity of fishing for bass is partly because no other freshwater fish has a wider distribution.

Fly Fishing Vacation - There are thousands of fishing spots in the world to take a fly fishing vacation. So, when you pack up and head out for a fishing vacation, it is based on your own personal preference of where you would like to go. Here we have included some of the great fishing spots that comes highly recommended for their unique fishing opportunities.

Start Building Your Own Fly Rod - Ever thought of building your own Fly rod? This could be just one of the hobbies that sprout out of the marvellous sport of Fly Fishing, your own custom built rods. I know it sounds difficult, but with a little research, practice and a good measure of patience..