Friday, August 7, 2009

Some Things To Remember When Fly Fishing

By Jim Samposzi

Many people who try to find peace and tranquility with a dose of nature are not aware of how enjoyable fly fishing and being in the streams is. This activity allows you to be in the thick of nature while casting your line in hopes to land a gorgeous brook trout. Many streams that have a lot of trout and other fish are nestled in rural areas where you can enjoy nature without distraction.

This type of fishing is most effective when the fisherman is about waste high into the stream; this gives him/her a more level lie with the top of the stream providing optimum positioning during fly fishing. The rod is usually made of fiberglass or graphite and the reel is circular in shape. Also, this sport uses a fly for bait without weighting it down - the fly is meant to lightly land on the top of the water. The size for bait is indicative to what size trout is being hunted. If there are large trout in the pond or brook, it is best to bait the hook with a medium kind of fly. A large fly is only used for other game such as: Steel-head and Salmon.

Fly fishing, though, is a one of a kind style of fishing. It takes the right technique in the casting of the fly and more importantly, how the bait taps the surface of the water. While the fisherman is wading in the brook or stream, he/she must whip the bait from front to back in the air while paying particular attention to how the fly lands. This action is key to the mastering of fly fishing; if done incorrectly, you will go home without a thing. So, because of this, it takes good practice to become proficient and start landing trout.

The rod is the main ingredient in the action created when casting or reeling. While the sportsman needs practice to get better at casting, the rod 's construction is equally as important for the flexing of the rod. A rod made of medium action will allow the angler to catch medium sized fish without risking the loss of some of the larger fish; this kind is ideal for beginners. Though, fast action types are for larger fish as they are usually thicker and can haul in a large one without damaging the rod.

One must not get agitated when learning this sport. Many enthusiasts tend to get angry when they are learning mostly because they cannot cast effectively. Or, it's a possibility that the beginner cannot seem to bring in the fish when the hook is set. These are skills that are picked up over months, if not years of practice. The important thing other than catching fish, is getting outside to enjoy mother nature and the river. Many brookes, like the ones in Colorado, are magnificent and picturesque with or without catching fish!

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