Fly Fishing Beginners
When considering beginner fly fishing, there really isn’t a lot one needs to get started, but figuring out
where to start can often be intimidating.
Fly Fishing beginners often make the mistake of buying too much gear or fish in the wrong spots.
Fly fishing beginners also make the mistake that to be a good fly fisherman, you need to know the “secret”
fishing holes, or “secret”
flies in order to catch any fish. When considering how to get started in fly fishing, there seems to be a lot of mystery involved.
Don’t let the fancy gear and secret fishing hole legends fool you. The
basics of fly fishing are similar to “regular” fishing and can be condensed into three simple categories:
- Type of fish
- Gear
- Location
Sounds simple right? It is! When learning about the fly fishing basics, just break down your needs into these three categories. The rest will follow with experience.
Why should you use a fly rod and reel...
instead of a good-ol' spinning reel?
The reason most fly fishermen choose to fly fish is because fishing with fly fishing gear is a much more precise challenge than a “regular” spinning reel fishing. In “regular” fishing, you cast a line with some shiny bait, it plops in the water, and you wait for a fish to come by and grab it.
This works just fine for many fish, but if you really want the smart fish (usually the big , tasty ones!), then you've gotta outsmart them. They aren’t going to fall for a shiny piece of metal or a worm on a hook. That’s where fly fishing basics come in: a
fly fishing fly looks and behaves much like a real fly.
The fly fishing line is hollow and lightweight, so it floats calmly on the surface. This is especially important when casting. When you cast a fly fishing line, it lands gently on the water, thus not scaring the fish into thinking there’s a big-bad fisherman up there trying to fool him.
Plus, fly fisherman like to actually get INTO the water they are fishing. This allows for maximum mobility and the ability to adjust to any water conditions. Overall, beginning fly fishing is really a journey into the finer elements of fishing in general.
While spinning-reel fishing is fine, fly fishing is an
experience. And, it's one that any fly fishing beginner can start enjoying today!
And now on to... picking the right fly fishing gear
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