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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Learn to how Fly Fish
Learning how to fly fish can be a tedious task, and let me assure you that more than likely your best buds that never catch anything when flyfishing, are probably not the best set of people out there to teach you how to fly fish.
When you are along streamside or out at the local fishing hole and observe the other fly fishermen around (casting their high end fly rods) who seem to have a grasp on what they are doing, as it aint their first rodeo, what's the feeling you are going to get when you attempt to cast the line but look like a fool because you can't get the line to go where you want it to, if anywhere at all!
Casting Is The First Step When Your Are Learning Fly Fishing
One of the best ways to begin learning how to fly fish (and landing fish like crazy) is to practice your cast at home. But not just by standing in your front lawn and waving the rod back and forth, there is a little more to it then that.
If you want to learn how to fly fish, first you need to know exactly how the pros do it. (Is your fly fishing buddy a pro?) And then there are tricks you can use to turn you backyard into the perfect practice range for your cast!
Get Your Fly Right
Whether you have been fly fishing for years or this is something that you have just picked up on, you may already know that having the best and the right fly fishing product is often the biggest factor in whether or not you catch anything. The thing is though, not everyone knows where to go to buy the best stuff for his or her upcoming fly fishing trip. When it comes to what is actually the best out there in terms of a fly fishing product, it is important to know that it is mostly based on opinion.
If you have a particular goal in mind such as the type of fish you want to catch and know what kind of waters you will be fishing in, you will want to use that information. This way, you can take that information and use it to help determine which particular fly fishing product would be the absolute best for you and your personal fishing needs. By taking that information, you can start search the web or talking with people you know to get their opinion on what they think the best fly fishing product would be for you to use on your upcoming adventure.
Where to shop?
Most people find themselves stuck purchasing their fly fishing product at the same old spot year after year. This is generally their local bait store or outdoor supply company as it is just what they are used to doing. Plus, it is where everyone else they know goes so it is where they go. But the down fall to this is that you are generally going to have the same selection of your desired fly fishing product year after year after year. If you like the typical stuff then that is perfect for you but if you are looking for something that is going to maybe give you an advantage over everyone else then you may have to shop elsewhere.
If you are finally ready to start looking for a fly fishing product that is different and possibly even better then what everyone else has, you must be prepared to do a little looking. The best place to start is the Internet, as the web will be filled with all sorts of online stores that will have a big variety of the fly fishing product that you are in need of. Simply start looking and you will probably be amazed at the variety of stuff that you will find. In the end, you will wonder why you never started looking at the Internet for the fly fishing product that you needed
One of the biggest choices, besides the "action" of a fly rod, that anglers have to make when fishing around for fly rods is what weight of the rod they want to get. And by weight, we're not talking about how much the fly rod itself weighs! Instead, we're talking about what fly line weight the fly rod is designed to properly cast. While a fly rod can indeed cast any fly line weight, using a fly rod that is designed for a fly line weight of 4 with a fly line that actually weighs 7 will make for a very long and frustrating day on the river. Thus, it is imperative that the fly rod match the weight of the fly line you will be using.
Well, that's fine and dandy, but the problem remains, then, what fly line weight should an angler use then? The answer to that, happily, is quite simple. It all depends on what you will be fly fishing for! Once you figure that out, the weight of the fly line you will be using will quickly fall into place - thus making it easy to figure out what weight fly rod you need to get.
So, let's get started figuring out how to determine what fly line weight you want to use.
Fly Line Weight Measurement
Fly line is measured by its weight in grains. Since grains is not a real helpful way to measure things, the fly rod manufacturers have devised a simple numbering system that define the weight of the fly line. This numbering system spans a scale from 1-14, with the lightest fly line being a weight of 1 and the heaviest fly line being a weight of 14.
The reason for all the differences in line weight is because different line weights are best suited for particular fishing situations. For example, a heavy line weight (such as 9 or above) will work much, much better when casting larger flies than when using a light fly line weight. Similarily, using a tiny fly, like a midge, on a heavy line will be, well, a rather unpleasant experience. The weight of the fly line will take that midge all over the place, and will also make quite the commotion when the line hits the water - thus scaring away all the fish.
When you are along streamside or out at the local fishing hole and observe the other fly fishermen around (casting their high end fly rods) who seem to have a grasp on what they are doing, as it aint their first rodeo, what's the feeling you are going to get when you attempt to cast the line but look like a fool because you can't get the line to go where you want it to, if anywhere at all!
Casting Is The First Step When Your Are Learning Fly Fishing
One of the best ways to begin learning how to fly fish (and landing fish like crazy) is to practice your cast at home. But not just by standing in your front lawn and waving the rod back and forth, there is a little more to it then that.
If you want to learn how to fly fish, first you need to know exactly how the pros do it. (Is your fly fishing buddy a pro?) And then there are tricks you can use to turn you backyard into the perfect practice range for your cast!
Get Your Fly Right
Whether you have been fly fishing for years or this is something that you have just picked up on, you may already know that having the best and the right fly fishing product is often the biggest factor in whether or not you catch anything. The thing is though, not everyone knows where to go to buy the best stuff for his or her upcoming fly fishing trip. When it comes to what is actually the best out there in terms of a fly fishing product, it is important to know that it is mostly based on opinion.
If you have a particular goal in mind such as the type of fish you want to catch and know what kind of waters you will be fishing in, you will want to use that information. This way, you can take that information and use it to help determine which particular fly fishing product would be the absolute best for you and your personal fishing needs. By taking that information, you can start search the web or talking with people you know to get their opinion on what they think the best fly fishing product would be for you to use on your upcoming adventure.
Where to shop?
Most people find themselves stuck purchasing their fly fishing product at the same old spot year after year. This is generally their local bait store or outdoor supply company as it is just what they are used to doing. Plus, it is where everyone else they know goes so it is where they go. But the down fall to this is that you are generally going to have the same selection of your desired fly fishing product year after year after year. If you like the typical stuff then that is perfect for you but if you are looking for something that is going to maybe give you an advantage over everyone else then you may have to shop elsewhere.
If you are finally ready to start looking for a fly fishing product that is different and possibly even better then what everyone else has, you must be prepared to do a little looking. The best place to start is the Internet, as the web will be filled with all sorts of online stores that will have a big variety of the fly fishing product that you are in need of. Simply start looking and you will probably be amazed at the variety of stuff that you will find. In the end, you will wonder why you never started looking at the Internet for the fly fishing product that you needed
One of the biggest choices, besides the "action" of a fly rod, that anglers have to make when fishing around for fly rods is what weight of the rod they want to get. And by weight, we're not talking about how much the fly rod itself weighs! Instead, we're talking about what fly line weight the fly rod is designed to properly cast. While a fly rod can indeed cast any fly line weight, using a fly rod that is designed for a fly line weight of 4 with a fly line that actually weighs 7 will make for a very long and frustrating day on the river. Thus, it is imperative that the fly rod match the weight of the fly line you will be using.
Well, that's fine and dandy, but the problem remains, then, what fly line weight should an angler use then? The answer to that, happily, is quite simple. It all depends on what you will be fly fishing for! Once you figure that out, the weight of the fly line you will be using will quickly fall into place - thus making it easy to figure out what weight fly rod you need to get.
So, let's get started figuring out how to determine what fly line weight you want to use.
Fly Line Weight Measurement
Fly line is measured by its weight in grains. Since grains is not a real helpful way to measure things, the fly rod manufacturers have devised a simple numbering system that define the weight of the fly line. This numbering system spans a scale from 1-14, with the lightest fly line being a weight of 1 and the heaviest fly line being a weight of 14.
The reason for all the differences in line weight is because different line weights are best suited for particular fishing situations. For example, a heavy line weight (such as 9 or above) will work much, much better when casting larger flies than when using a light fly line weight. Similarily, using a tiny fly, like a midge, on a heavy line will be, well, a rather unpleasant experience. The weight of the fly line will take that midge all over the place, and will also make quite the commotion when the line hits the water - thus scaring away all the fish.
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