Fishing Rod
Clueless about fly fishing Me too! I have been really curious about this sport for some time now. Ive seen it done countless of times. Tried it and failed. People have endlessly and tirelessly with their utmost patience and understanding tried to rub off some fly fishing skills on me but to no avail.
I have resorted to reading for now. I decided that whatever I cant do I might as well LEARN even just in theory. It helps. I think of my self right now as A work in progress. Lets all learn the basics.
Definition Of Terms!
A brief definition about some terms I need to know about fly fishing.
What is Fly Fishing
Fly fishing is an ancient and distinct angling method developed primarily for salmonids (trout and salmon mostly) and now extended to other species such as pike bass and carp as well as a wide range of salt water species.
Fly casting is gripping or holding a fly rod correctly and to adopt the correct stance to maintain comfort and balance. The most basic rule to casting is based on the way a clock looks. Your head points straight up to 12:00 your cast (the tip of your rod) should go back to 10:00 and then forward to 2:00 releasing your line at the end of the forward motion. It is a common mistake to dip the rod below those two positions and almost always ends in a line tangle!
Angler Does that have anything to do with Math I hate Math! That would be YOU silly! Someday IF you learn how to fly fish you will be called an angler. A person catching fish or shellfish with no intent to sell this includes people keeping the catch or people that practice the Catch and Release method highly recommended.
The Essentials If you dont have a complete list of these youre NOT Fly Fishing!
Fly Fishing rods are long thin flexible rods sometimes made of bamboo but more recently from manmade materials. Fly rods tend to have large diameter eyes (or guides) spaced along the rod to help control the movement of relatively thick fly line. To aid in the freedom of movement required to skillfully cast with a fly rod there is usually little to no butt (handle) extending below the fishing reel. Although fly rods are mainly used for casting from fixed positions they can also be used for trolling for fish.
Fishing Reel is a device used for the deployment and retrieval of fishing line using a spool mounted on an axle. They are used in conjunction with the fly rod and are attached to the base or handle of the rod.
Fishing line is any cord made for fishing. Important parameters of a fishing line are its length material and weight (thicker sturdier lines are more visible to fish). The refractive index is also importantlines with a refractive index similar to water are almost invisible to fish. The most important parameter in deciding what line to use is its strength. This is the amount of weight the line can hold before snapping. One must balance the tradeoff between strength and visibility.
Flies as Bait Are you kidding Flies or Artificial flies are constructed tied onto a hook with thread fur feathers and other materials in sizes and colors to match naturally occurring food or simply to excite a fish.
You will be considered a well equipped fly fisher if you bring waders wading boots vest net polarized sunglasses to protect your eyes and see through the reflection on the water a hat for the harsh sun sun block and bug dope (bug repellant) if you dont want to be eaten alive by bugs before you even catch a fish!
Armed with the stuff I read I went about to experience fly fishing without even going near a body of water. Wondering how A site that sells fly fishing products with pretty pictures too! Riverbum.com. The nearest thing I got to Fly Fishing was to play the fly fishing game I downloaded from FlySim.com. The author Joseph Elmes is the manager of the website online that offers you a chance to get fly fishing reels other fly fishing tools and a free fishing guide On offer is also an expert information on fly fishing basics. Joe is offering a free copy of fly fishing for beginners on this site so head over now to get your copy.
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