Fly Fishing Basics – Simple Tips For Getting Started

I got turned onto fly fishing at a very young age. But I also have friends that did not discover fly-fishing until they were adults some of them even retired. That's one of the great things about the sport or hobby which ever it is to you, it's a great way to spend a stress free day out in nature.

I thought I'd list a few tips for those of you that are just getting started that will cut down on the learning curve so you can get to the fun part of fly fishing as soon as possible.

The most important part of fly fishing many would argue is learning how to properly cast your line. Here's one of the tricks that my uncle showed me when I was learning how to cast my line.

We would go outside the house and he told me to imagine a clock on the wall he took two pieces of electrical tape and marked out were 11 and 1 o'clock positions would be. I would just practice casting at these markers for a few minutes every day and it really helped me improve my casting accuracy.

The second tip I can give you has to do with choosing the right type or rod for you just like with any sport whether it be baseball golf or tennis the more you do it the more you understand that the equipment for that sport does not come in a one size fits all model. This is also true when it comes to fly fishing rods.

Like other sporting equipment the main consideration is comfort. For instance if you are shorter than 5'5" you do not want to choose a rod that is 7 feet long. You need to choose a rod that's length is easy for you to hold and to cast for a few hours at a time.

Similar to choosing the shaft of a golf club each of the rods that are manufactured are made from different types of material such as fiberglass, graphite or other modern materials.

It is important to try many different types of rides out before you buy. Each rod will have its own action much like a golf club. The action of the rod that you choose will have a great deal to do with the type of fishing that you will be doing.

The third tip is the practice holding your rod effectively. In fly fishing you have to maintain good controlled at all times without gripping the rod too hard. As you become more efficient with casting and rod control you will be able to minimize the vibrations during each movement.

Here's a good tip for dealing with a running fish. If the fish runs toward you, stand on your toes and at the same time raise the rod up above your head as high as you can. And take your line and put it back over onto your second and third fingers of the hand that is holding the rod. And quickly strip the line to pull up any slack.

If the fish then starts to run away from you make sure that you keep the rod up high and then slowly let out the line through your fingers. Also you need to be ready to palm the real when the slack is entirely gone.

When it comes to bait choices here are three of my favorites.

First are Grubs. These are usually used to catch larger fish. This is the type of bait I would use when fishing reservoirs where there is very little cover for fish.

Jigs are my choice to use where the water is clear to murky and the temperatures are low 60°. A jig is used to lure fish out of hiding so it's important to try to make the lure look as alive as possible.

And third in my bait choices are plastic worms.

This is the type of lure I use when going after the 'Big" one. The reason I say that is the fact that plastic worm lures are one of the most effective lures for catching any type of big fish.

This is because it has a long profile and moves with very lifelike action that makes is very appealing to Bass.

Finally there are three main types of reels that you can choose from as far as fly fishing reels go. First is Baitcasting reels, the second is Spinning reels and third are Spincast reels. Try each one out to determine which has the right feel for you.

I know that these few basic tips will help you get the most out of your fly fishing experience. So get out there and cast your stress away!

Je Dunn has been writing for the web since 2001. Although he specializes in SEO he also works on projects like Bimini Boat Tops and Pontoon Boat Seat Covers.

Author: Je Dunn
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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