RAK
04-22-2010, 08:54 PM
INTRODUCTION
Fly Fishing is for young and old people. It is a challenging Sport that takes time, effort and lots of practice. Fly fishing is becoming one of the fastest growing sports around. The reasons for its popularity are simple. Fly fishing is relaxing, refreshing, rewarding and often takes place in the most beautiful part of the country. So, if you've never been fly fishing before, get an instructor and start learning. It is never too late.
BASICS
The basics you need for fly fishing are, a good teacher, comfortable gear, and time. The easiest and best way to learn is to find a school or guide. The guides and schools will start you off on dry land and they will loan you equipment because you don’t know what to buy yet.
TYPE OF GEAR
Like any sport, there is entry-level gear, advanced level gear, and Professional gear. Beginners do not need to buy advanced gear. You can simply buy a full outfit that will include everything you need for fly fishing.
STARTING
A good place to start fly-fishing is your backyard or a park with lots of open space. There are many lakes, Rivers, and ponds that have impatient fish waiting to be caught. A good place to go is your states wildlife department and they will give you a map of good places to go fly-fishing. Another way is to go on guided trips and vacations. You will learn how to find a good spot and where fish are located during each season. You could also Join a Forum or go talk to fishermen in your local fly-fishing store. A good Forum to join is Outdoor-Fishing.com.
GEAR
There are many different sizes of fly rods. Get the one that matches your needs. A seven foot rod should work just fine. Go to your local shop and pick up each rod. Whichever one feels comfortable in your hand is the one you need. If they all feel uncomfortable then don’t worry. You will get used to it.
Don’t buy a really expensive reel. A simple standard reel will work just fine.
There are all sorts of lines out there. There are lines that float, Lines that sink, different colors of lines, and different weights. I recommend to start off with a medium weighted line that is green or clear in color. Green blends in with the water and clear lines are see-through which are good becuase the fish won't see your line. The medium line could get you from bass to trout. A leader is also required on your line. A medium leader is what you need.
The flies you need come in millions of colors. You can buy a box with about 10 different colors of flies in your local shop for a few dollars. I think the best color's are Red, Green, and yellow. The fly should be from 1/2 “to ¾” long.
Good Luck
Fly Fishing is for young and old people. It is a challenging Sport that takes time, effort and lots of practice. Fly fishing is becoming one of the fastest growing sports around. The reasons for its popularity are simple. Fly fishing is relaxing, refreshing, rewarding and often takes place in the most beautiful part of the country. So, if you've never been fly fishing before, get an instructor and start learning. It is never too late.
BASICS
The basics you need for fly fishing are, a good teacher, comfortable gear, and time. The easiest and best way to learn is to find a school or guide. The guides and schools will start you off on dry land and they will loan you equipment because you don’t know what to buy yet.
TYPE OF GEAR
Like any sport, there is entry-level gear, advanced level gear, and Professional gear. Beginners do not need to buy advanced gear. You can simply buy a full outfit that will include everything you need for fly fishing.
STARTING
A good place to start fly-fishing is your backyard or a park with lots of open space. There are many lakes, Rivers, and ponds that have impatient fish waiting to be caught. A good place to go is your states wildlife department and they will give you a map of good places to go fly-fishing. Another way is to go on guided trips and vacations. You will learn how to find a good spot and where fish are located during each season. You could also Join a Forum or go talk to fishermen in your local fly-fishing store. A good Forum to join is Outdoor-Fishing.com.
GEAR
There are many different sizes of fly rods. Get the one that matches your needs. A seven foot rod should work just fine. Go to your local shop and pick up each rod. Whichever one feels comfortable in your hand is the one you need. If they all feel uncomfortable then don’t worry. You will get used to it.
Don’t buy a really expensive reel. A simple standard reel will work just fine.
There are all sorts of lines out there. There are lines that float, Lines that sink, different colors of lines, and different weights. I recommend to start off with a medium weighted line that is green or clear in color. Green blends in with the water and clear lines are see-through which are good becuase the fish won't see your line. The medium line could get you from bass to trout. A leader is also required on your line. A medium leader is what you need.
The flies you need come in millions of colors. You can buy a box with about 10 different colors of flies in your local shop for a few dollars. I think the best color's are Red, Green, and yellow. The fly should be from 1/2 “to ¾” long.
Good Luck