Friday, August 7, 2009

Things To Remember When Fly Fishing

By Jim Samposzi

Many individuals who try to find peace and tranquility in nature are unaware of how refreshing fly fishing can be. This activity combines the sport of fishing with the awesomeness of nature. Many locations that have a lot of trout and other fly fishing game are far away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

This type of fishing is most effective when the angler is almost waste deep in the water; this gives him/her a more plumbed angle with the surface of the water and optimizes the casting of the fly fishing rod. The rod is most often constructed of fiberglass or graphite and the reel is round like a disk. Also, this sport uses a fly as the bait without weighting it below the surface; the fly is to sit on top of the water. The size fly used for fly fishing in dependent upon what size trout is being hunted. If large ones in the pond or brook, it is best to use a medium fly. A large fly is only used for other game such as: Steel-head and Salmon.

Fly fishing, in theory, is different from all other types of fishing. It takes a particular skill in the casting of the line and more importantly, how the fly hits the water. While the angler is sitting waste-deep in the water, he/she is to whip the bait from front to back in the air to achieve momentum before they graciously land the fly on the water for the trout to nip at. This action is extremely important in becoming better at fly fishing; if not done right, the fisherman will go home empty handed each time. So, it takes practice to perfect the action of the cast when fly fishing.

The rod is the most important aspect of the action produced when either landing a fish, or whipping the fly back and forth. While the sportsman needs practice to improve the action of the fly to the water, the rod is also a major component of the casting ability and landing abilities. A rod made of medium action will handle medium sized fish without risking the loss of some of the larger ones; this is the most popular among beginners. But, fast action styles are for larger fish as they are capable of bringing it in without snapping the pole.

One must not get agitated when learning this sport. Many enthusiasts tend to get angry when they begin for they cannot get a fish to take the bait because their casting has not yet been perfected. Or, maybe they can't seem to bring in the fish when the hook is set. These are methods that are developed after much practice. The best thing in the beginning is getting outdoors and into the sunshine. Many rivers, like the ones in Colorado, are beautiful destinations and can give you the peace and tranquility that you have been looking for!

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