Learn How to Fly Fish

Learn How to Fly Fish

Fly fishing brings back the time when ancient man needed to hunt or to fish in order to eat. These days, fly fishing is considered a hobby as it is no longer required for man to fish for his food. The appeal lies in the effort you have to make before you can actually feed yourself.

FORMAL DRESSES

        So how does one fly fish and what is the difference of fly fishing with any regular kind of fishing? To learn about fly fishing, you must first learn the difference between fly fishing and regular fishing.

        With regular fishing, you throw in the bait into the water. The bait is attached to a light and thin monofilament that only reaches up to a certain distance. Then, you wait for the fish to take the bait.

        For fly fishing, the line is cast instead of just the bait. The line is heavy enough to propel any lightweight bait or lure through long distances. Some fishes like trout are caught this way as they don't get too spooked by your nearby presence.

        Now that you know about the difference between regular fishing and fly fishing, it's time to learn about fly fishing on a stream. For a beginner, it is imperative that you test your fly fishing gear on easy fishing spots first. Don't go fishing in the open sea or strong rivers yet.

        Casting a line is not that complicated. Some terminologies just make it sound confusing and hard to understand. But once you get the hang of it, the technical names of the things will be the last thing on your mind.



        To cast a line, connect the rod with the reel and the line. If you are new to learning about fly fishing, ask the help of an expert at the fly fishing store or let them do it for you as you watch. Next, hold the fly rod with your dominant hand with your thumb on top of the fly rod. This grip looks like you are shaking hands with someone. You should be able to feel the weight of your fishing line as you do this.

FORMAL DRESSES

        The next important thing is the angle. Some fly fishers swear by a particular angle when casting but try out other angles just to find which one suit you best. There are 3 common angles to cast: overhead, 45 degrees or sidearm. For this lesson, the overhead cast will be the focus.

Hold your fly rod over your head at a two o' clock angle then, pull back and cast your line. Make sure your rod travels in a straight line instead of going backwards and forwards in a curved motion. Do not cast your rod in an arc motion as your line might get snagged on to the ground as you pull back. The rod should bend as you pull back (otherwise known as being loaded) in order to transfer the energy from the rod to the line to propel it forward.

Practice this move over and over or watch videos online on how to do the overhead cast. As with all sports activities, casting also takes a lot of practice to perfect. Take lessons from pros if you must.