Saturday, August 8, 2009

A Couple Of Things To Remember When Fly Fishing

By Jim Samposzi

Many individuals who constantly look for peace and tranquility with nature are not aware of how enjoyable fly fishing can be. This activity allows you to be in the thick of nature while casting your line in hopes to land a gorgeous brook trout. Many areas that have a large number of trout and other fly fishing game are far away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

This brand of fishing is best done when the fisherman is about waste high into the stream; this gives him/her a more plumbed angle with the edge of the stream providing optimum positioning during fly fishing. The rod is most often constructed of fiberglass or graphite and the reel is shaped like a small film reel. And, fly fishing uses a fly to float the bait without weighting it to the bottom; the fly is meant to lightly land on the top of the water. The size fly used for fly fishing in dependent upon what size trout you are going for. If large ones in the river or brook, it is best to bait the hook with a medium fly. A large fly is only used for larger breed fish, for instance: Steel-head and Salmon.

Fly fishing, in theory, is unlike any other kind of fishing. Skill is needed in the release of the fly and specifically how the fly hits the water. While the angler is sitting waste-deep in the water, he/she must whip the bait from front to back in the air a few times and then release the fly lightly to the top of the water in front of him/her. This action is the most important aspect of fly fishing; if done incorrectly, you will go home empty handed each time. So, because of this, it takes practice to perfect the action of the cast when fly fishing.

The rod is the most contributory instrument to the action made during the cast of the fly fishing rod. While the individual needs to practice to get better at casting, the rod is also a major component of the casting ability and landing abilities. A rod with medium action will handle medium sized fish without risking the loss of some of the larger breeds; this kind is ideal for beginners. And, fast action rods are for larger fish as they are usually thicker and can haul in a large one without damaging the rod.

One must not get agitated when learning this sport. Many individuals can get frustrated when they start out because they cannot get a fish to take the bait because their casting has not yet been perfected. Or, they cannot seem to reel in fish once they have one hooked. These are methods that are developed after much practice. The main thing in the beginning is getting outside to enjoy mother nature and the river. Many brookes, like the ones in Colorado, are magnificent and picturesque with or without catching fish!

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