| One of the most economical ways for a beginner | | | | saltwater fishing if that is what you intend to do. |
| to learn about the sport of fly fishing is through | | | | Different rods and reels can be used in either |
| books. Reading many fly fishing books could | | | | situation. The book should cover topics like the 3 |
| become quite time consuming, but it could easily | | | | main types of fly reels and the advantages |
| be less time consuming and less expensive than | | | | disadvantages of each. The different materials |
| taking lessons from an actual professional | | | | used to make the rods such as; graphite, |
| instructor. | | | | bamboo, or fiberglass. Lastly the book should |
| There are approximately 5,000 books devoted to | | | | have information on the best situations to use |
| the sport listed on just Amazon alone. A Beginner | | | | which type of fly. |
| should look for books that focus on all aspects of | | | | Once you understand the basics, own the |
| this sport. There are many things one needs to | | | | equipment, and have practiced some of the |
| consider and if possible do some research on | | | | different techniques it is time to find places |
| before diving into this sport. The Fly fishing book | | | | nearby to do some fishing. While you can try |
| you purchase(or borrow from the local library) | | | | your luck at a local river or body of water, |
| should include topics such as; purchasing the right | | | | information on the best location can be found in |
| equipment, how the equipment works, the best | | | | fly fishing books. At this point another great |
| techniques to start out with and, spotting areas | | | | resource for those just getting started can be |
| with high potential for fish. | | | | your local fishing supply store. Not all, but many |
| One of the most important topics the book | | | | stores have people that actually fish working |
| should cover is purchasing the equipment that is | | | | behind the counter that can tell you about some |
| right for you. It should cover both freshwater and | | | | of the local hot spots for fishing. |