Fly Fishing - More Than Just A Sport

By Greg Tilley


What is fly fishing? For most people, fishing is just fishing. For fly fishing enthusiasts, it's so much more than just throwing some bait on the line and tossing it in the water then waiting for a nibble. Fly fishing is an ancient angling method that was initially developed primarily for catching trout as well as salmon. However, it is also currently used to catch pike, carp, bass, and other species.

Fly fishing uses an artificial fly as bait, which is tied to a hook with the use of thread, feathers, fur and other similar materials. Creating an illusion that will match a natural vision of food to attract the fish is the idea here. Used for fly fishing are fly rods and they are long in their design but are light in their weight. Somewhat heavy are the lines themselves in order to provide the casting weight. These lines may be made to either sink or float and typically, they are the matched to the fly according to the weight. The fly itself will be attached to the light and will be very lightweight.

So, what is the difference between fly fishing and regular fishing? Realistically, it is more than just the bait, right? Of course. Casting is the main difference between fly fishing and regular fishing in which you use the weight of the bait in order to throw out the line but in fly fishing, a weightless bait is used and weighted line will direct the actual placement.

Fly fishing is commonly done in two different forms, which consists of either dry or wet. The wet flies are placed beneath the water's surface in an attempt to lure fish while the dry flies are coated to sit atop the water's surface.

At any bait shop, retail store's fishing department, or online specialty store, you can commonly find fly fishing rods and accessories. There are a number of online fly fishing experts that are happy to sell their recommended products. In fact, the Internet way holds the greatest selection of fly fishing gear as customers are given access to haven of products and a world of business in order to feed their fly fishing appetite.

The art of fly fishing is best enjoyed in the company of friends. While competing for the greatest catch, you get to spend a quiet afternoon on the water and enjoy nature and this is all part of the fun related to fly fishing. When it comes to fly fishing, there are a lot of areas that are accommodating and these would include the western United States and parts of Canada.




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