The river runs fast along its path, but there are deep, cool pools where fish wait for their next meal. Fly fishing takes advantage of this scenario and is a mode whereby the fisherman’s mind is consumed with dancing the fly along the top of the water, casting and recasting his rod in a magical ballet, and bringing the fish to the surface. Quiet, spectacular, and a form of meditation are the definitions of fly fishing.

– Fly fishing, technically speaking, is an angling fishing method in which artificial bait is used to catch a fish. Generally the bait or “fly” is cast using a specialized rod, reel, and weighted line.

– Handmade or tied flies are used to lure the fish to bite the hidden hook. The bait used resembles natural insects and these are used to entice the fish to taste.Artificial bait or flies are made by using hair, fur or feathers and designing these items onto a hook. Flies are hand tied and are matched to local insects, baitfish, or other prey that the target fish are “biting.”

– Fly fishing is done in fresh or salt water and the species of fish being pursued are categorized by the type of water. Fresh fish are usually trout, salmon, steelhead, and bass. Salt water fish, of course, reside in salty bodies of water such as inland salt lakes, oceans and seas. The type and technique of fly fishing done is generally determined by the body of water fly fishers are angling. Lakes, ponds, streams and rivers generally require the fly fisherman to stand in the water in waders, using their rod essentially as an extension of the arms. Salt water fly fishing is generally done off a boat and hardier equipment is needed to land salt water fish.

– Techniques in fly fishing have a few basic rules. First, think like the fish. Develop the bait or fly to communicate to the fish and give the fish the type of bait they want. Quiet contemplation is great. Fish can actually hear and see you as well as you can see and hear them. Once you in the water, beware of sudden movements. Watch the fish; you usually can see them below the surface of the water, and again, they know you are there.

– Keep the tip of your rod high and your arm extended above your head to cast the line in efficient manner. Adjust the drag on your equipment. As you stalk your fish, make sure that your line is not constricted. Give the fish plenty of play to “run” with the bait when a strike is made. If you plan to release your fish after catching it, land the fish quickly. Undue stress may prevent a fish from surviving. If you plan to use the fish as a meal, it is indeed a good idea to land the fish quickly to ensure freshness. Use the proper instruments when removing flies from the fish. Never use your bare hands. Hooks are dangerous and imbedding a hook in your fingers is a very unpleasant experience.

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