| ishing is a great hobby! In fact fly fishing is one of | | | | surface of the water, and other times you'd need |
| the most popular fishing hobbies, that lead | | | | a lure that sinks a little bit. The look of the lure |
| countless fishing enthusiasts to many running | | | | would also depend on the insects that thrive on |
| streams. | | | | the stream's edges. The more experience you |
| Aside from actually catching a real live fish, it is | | | | get in fly fishing, the more you would want to try |
| one of the best ways to relax; allowing you the | | | | out different fly lures, some even eventually |
| opportunity to cut away from the stress of city | | | | make their own fly lures. Nothing could be more |
| living and break the monotony of the usual daily | | | | rewarding than the experience of catching a nice |
| work routine. What could you possibly want more | | | | sized fish using your own handmade fly lure. |
| than breathing some fresh unpolluted air? There is | | | | Like any other hobby, it may take some time to |
| nothing as soothing as the occasional hushed | | | | master fly fishing. You need to practice on the |
| sway of distant trees in the breeze, and the | | | | technique, but if you have the right equipment |
| sound of a running stream. So in a way, the catch | | | | and you keep at it long enough to learn how to |
| is actually just the bonus. | | | | really use it, you will be an expert in no time. |
| But how do you get started in fly fishing? | | | | The fly fishing technique is actually simple. The |
| If you are planning on taking up fly fishing you will | | | | idea is to mimic the behavior of insects that the |
| need the right equipment and you will have to | | | | fish feed on. It is also important for you to |
| learn how to use it the right way. What you | | | | observe the river for the type of insects around, |
| would need are as follows: | | | | as this will help you choose a fly lure that looks |
| 1. A Fly Fishing Rod | | | | similar to these insects. You also need a rod with |
| A proper fly fishing rod weighs around 5 ounces | | | | the right type of action that allows you to work |
| and is usually about 9 feet in length, however this | | | | the fly well enough to be able to mimic the |
| may depend on how small or how big the river is, | | | | insects' actions on or below the surface of the |
| where you intend to use it. The best place to get | | | | water. |
| advise on the right equipment to use is the local | | | | Just as important as knowing how to use the fly |
| fishing tackle store; not only will they be able to | | | | fishing equipment and choosing the right lure is |
| tell you what equipment would be appropriate for | | | | knowing the best time to fish. The most ideal |
| a particular stream, they'll give it to you without | | | | time would be when the fish are most active and |
| costing you extra. | | | | that can vary from one stream to the next. |
| 2. Fly Fishing Line | | | | Dawn and dusk are typically the best times since |
| The line used for fly fishing is actually much | | | | the sun isn't bright enough for the fish to see |
| thicker than a normal fishing line. It needs to have | | | | you, and the insects that the fish feed on are also |
| enough weight to achieve that whipping action | | | | usually very active. |
| used to move the fly around the surface of the | | | | With just a little preparation, learning about the |
| stream. | | | | right equipment and learning how to use it; fly |
| 3. Flies | | | | fishing can be an exciting and rewarding hobby. |
| This is not a real fly, but an artificial fly lure. | | | | The fly fishing technique may take time to |
| Artificial fly lures vary and depend on the type of | | | | master however, and the catch may not come in |
| fish or fish specie you intend to catch. Another | | | | the numbers you would have hoped; the greater |
| fact to take into consideration are the insects | | | | reward would probably be the opportunity to |
| that are common in the particular stream. | | | | leave the city for the exciting experience of |
| Sometimes you may need a fly for working the | | | | actually catching a fish out in nature. |