Fly Fishing Tips
When fishing with a sinking
line - always keep the fly rod pointing
down at the line, to increase bite sensitivity.
When approching fishing
waters - always take care to walk slow and
quiet - sound are transmitted more rapid through water than
air!
When fishing
streams - take your time to look for rises
and insect hatches before making your first cast to a likely
area on the water.
When fishing a river or
stream - always fish upstream and let the
fly drift back, the fish are lying in wait for prey just in
front or the back of the rocks in the riverbed sheltering from
the current.
When using a
net - take care not to swipe at the fish,
the sudden movement will scare the fish and you can break
the tippet on your fly line and lose the fish in the
process.
Releasing your
fish - make sure that the hook is
removed gently by using forceps or pliers whilst keeping it in
the water.
After the
cast - Strip in as much line as needed in
order to keep a straight line between the fishing fly and the
fly rod tip.
When the fish
strikes - tighten your fingers around
the fly line and the fly rod handle, then raise the rod sharply
to set the hook.
When
wading - always use a wading stick to feel
your way through unfamiliar waters, never pull the wading stick
up until you have both feet firmly planted, the stick acts like
a third leg and can support you on uneven riverbeds!
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