Archive for the 'fly fishing' Category

The Etiquette of Fly Fishing a Stream

Fly fishing can be enjoyed by everyone.
It transcends all the boundaries associated with age, status, or wealth.
Stream fly fishing is known as a gentle sport and that should be reflected in our stream manner and etiquette.
For the most part, the rules of stream etiquette are nothing more then good old common [...]

Different Types of Fly Fishing Casts

The art of casting is a very important skill in fly fishing.
It requires gradual, synchronized movements.
It helps to think of each movement, both the back cast in the forward cast, is divided into three steps.
The first is loading, the second is the momentum of projection, and the third is the [...]

Top 10 Pieces Of Fly Fishing Gear

Fly fishing is an interesting and varied sport with a seemingly endless array of gadgets and gear.
The number of options can be confusing to someone new to the sport.
What are the most important pieces of gear for fly fishing? The top 10 pieces of fly fishing gear include a fly fishing rod, reel, [...]

A Few of the Best Fly Fishing Spots in the United States

All across the United States there are many beautiful, exciting places that are excellent or fly fishing.
The following article just highlights a few of them.
Sitka, Alaska is a major stopover for salmon heading to British Columbia, Washington, and other Alaskan waters.
Fly fishermen at Sitka, have a higher fishing catch rate than [...]

Fly Fishing For Men And Women

Fly fishing was once viewed as a sport for men.
This may be due in part to the early elitist status of the sport.
Even nostalgia tends to favor the masculine involvement in fly fishing.
However, fly fishing is now appropriately recognized as a great sport fishing option for men and women alike.
In fact, [...]

What Makes Fly Fishing Special

Fly fishing is a special approach to fishing.
Fly fishing is different from bait-casting or spin-casting because fly fishing uses a weighted line to carry the nearly weightless bait forward when casting.
Traditional fishing tackle is designed to have a nearly weightless line carried by weighted bait on the end.
Because of this important difference [...]

Salt Water Fly Fishing

Salt water fly fishing has grown in popularity over the past half century as many fisherman experience the thrill and excitement of the sport.
Some choose to don their waders and fish from the shoreline, some prefer to use a small boat as they explore shallow fishing areas, and still others opt for the adventure [...]