Archive for January, 2007
An Overview Of Fly Fishing
Fly fishing is a very old form of fishing and requires finesse and accuracy to catch fish, although fly fishing in no way limits you to catching small fish. It is possible to catch nearly any type of fish by fly fishing, but the majority of anglers use flies for salmon and trout fishing.
The best that historians can tell, the first record was in the second century AD in Mesopotamia. Flies were tied using rooster feathers and were cast using a six foot pole with line that was about as long. Modern day fly fishing setups are actually somewhat similar, although they have definitely progressed.
Fly fishing rods are typically longer than a normal fishing rod and very light. The line is heavier than you might expect, and the weight aids in casting. For the most part, the reel is a line holder and does not spool line out when you cast, as with many other rod and reel combinations.
When fly fishing, the angler releases a portion of line and essentially whips it back and forth, trying to place the fly in front of a fish to entice it to strike.
There are a large variety of different flies, but most of them are very small and lightweight. They can float, sink, or be designed to suspend a few inches beneath the surface. More so than most types of fishing lures, flies are made to resemble the food the fish actually feed on.
The main types of flies, although there are many subgroups, are dry flies and emergers, nymphs, streamers, wet flies, saltwater flies, bass and panfish flies, and salmon and steelhead flies. These basic types of flies can be modified for different fishing situations and color patterns and combinations are nearly endless.
One of the most popular uses of their gear is trout fishing. Although you do not need a fly fishing setup to go trout fishing, many accomplished anglers eventually go down this road. Fly fishing for trout works well because the tiny flies resemble the trout’s actual food source.
Trout fishing guides recommend that you look at what kinds of insects are active where you are fishing and use flies that resemble them. The local insect population will help you determine not only the type and color of fly to use, but also whether to use a fly that will float or sink.
The sport of trout fishing and fly fishing in general has a reputation of being hard on the wallet, but many sports stores offer fishing gear for beginners at a reasonable price. While beginner gear will eventually need to be exchanged as the level of skill of the angler increases, choosing low cost equipment to start means the fisherman can save for upgrades.
By: MIKE SELVON
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The best that historians can tell, the first record was in the second century AD in Mesopotamia. Flies were tied using rooster feathers and were cast using a six foot pole with line that was about as long. Modern day fly fishing setups are actually somewhat similar, although they have definitely progressed.
Fly fishing rods are typically longer than a normal fishing rod and very light. The line is heavier than you might expect, and the weight aids in casting. For the most part, the reel is a line holder and does not spool line out when you cast, as with many other rod and reel combinations.
When fly fishing, the angler releases a portion of line and essentially whips it back and forth, trying to place the fly in front of a fish to entice it to strike.
There are a large variety of different flies, but most of them are very small and lightweight. They can float, sink, or be designed to suspend a few inches beneath the surface. More so than most types of fishing lures, flies are made to resemble the food the fish actually feed on.
The main types of flies, although there are many subgroups, are dry flies and emergers, nymphs, streamers, wet flies, saltwater flies, bass and panfish flies, and salmon and steelhead flies. These basic types of flies can be modified for different fishing situations and color patterns and combinations are nearly endless.
One of the most popular uses of their gear is trout fishing. Although you do not need a fly fishing setup to go trout fishing, many accomplished anglers eventually go down this road. Fly fishing for trout works well because the tiny flies resemble the trout’s actual food source.
Trout fishing guides recommend that you look at what kinds of insects are active where you are fishing and use flies that resemble them. The local insect population will help you determine not only the type and color of fly to use, but also whether to use a fly that will float or sink.
The sport of trout fishing and fly fishing in general has a reputation of being hard on the wallet, but many sports stores offer fishing gear for beginners at a reasonable price. While beginner gear will eventually need to be exchanged as the level of skill of the angler increases, choosing low cost equipment to start means the fisherman can save for upgrades.
By: MIKE SELVON
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Barram
Fly Fishing Colorado Trout
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Wisconsin native, Bjorn Christensen from Bent Creek Outfitters fly fishing in Colorado.
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Ameriko
Fly Fishing Terms You Need to Know
In the world of fly fishing there are many words that are important to know. Many of these words are unusual or have a different meaning when used in reference to fly fishing. The following list includes some of the more unusual and double meaning words used by fly fishermen.
Action: a general term often used to try to describe the feel of the rod – such as soft, hard, slow, or fast.
Attractor: usually a bright colored fly that is not usually tied so that it imitates a particular type of food.
Belly: the sagging portion of a fly fishing line.
Blank: a rod without a handle, reel seat, or guides.
Blood Knot: the common name for a barrel knot.
Chalk Stream: a stream, usually found in valleys, that is spring fed and slow moving with a lot of vegetation.
Complex Hatch: the simultaneous hatching of several types of species of insects.
Compound Hatch: the masking, or hiding, of a hatch of smaller insects by a hatch of larger insects that occurs on the same day.
Cutthroat Trout: a true trout that is found mostly in the western part of the United States.
Dapping: a fly fishing technique in which the fly is repeatedly bounced on and off of the surface of the water.
Down Eye Hook: a hook that has the eye bent below the shaft.
Dropper: the secondary fly that is attached to the leader in a cast of flies.
Emerger: a term that is used to describe any insect that moves up towards the water’s surface preparing to hatch into the adult stage.
Feeding Lie: where a trout goes in order to actively feed.
Flat-butt Leader: a fly used in fly fishing where the butt section is formed into a ribbon shape.
Freestone Streams: fast moving, tumbling streams with rock covered bottoms.
French Snap: a small clamp, often used by a fly fisherman to attach his net to his vest.
Holding Lie: where a trout generally remains when not actively feeding.
Leisenring Lift: a technique used in nymph fly fishing where the line is lifted, causing the imitation fly to move upwards, right in front of the trout’s suspected lie.
Midge Rod: a short, light weight rod.
Natural – a living insect, as opposed to an artificial, or man-made, insect or fly.
Nymphing: any oaf the various fishing techniques in which the fly fisherman presents an imitation of the underwater stage of an insect.
Presentation: the method of placing a fly where the fish is most likely to see it; includes the manner in which the cast in completed and the method in which the fly is fished.
Rise: the act of the fish taking an insect from the water’s surface.
Run: a term used to describe a particular stretch of moving water.
Shooting: a casting technique.
Spate: high water.
Stripping: quickly retrieving line or pulling line from the reel.
Terrestrial: of or relating to an insect whose life cycle is completely spent on land or in plants.
Waders staff: a sturdy rod about as high as the armpit of the person fly fishing used for support in heavy water.
There are many words and terms that are unfamiliar to most people but not to those who enjoy fly fishing.
By: Bob Bastian
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Action: a general term often used to try to describe the feel of the rod – such as soft, hard, slow, or fast.
Attractor: usually a bright colored fly that is not usually tied so that it imitates a particular type of food.
Belly: the sagging portion of a fly fishing line.
Blank: a rod without a handle, reel seat, or guides.
Blood Knot: the common name for a barrel knot.
Chalk Stream: a stream, usually found in valleys, that is spring fed and slow moving with a lot of vegetation.
Complex Hatch: the simultaneous hatching of several types of species of insects.
Compound Hatch: the masking, or hiding, of a hatch of smaller insects by a hatch of larger insects that occurs on the same day.
Cutthroat Trout: a true trout that is found mostly in the western part of the United States.
Dapping: a fly fishing technique in which the fly is repeatedly bounced on and off of the surface of the water.
Down Eye Hook: a hook that has the eye bent below the shaft.
Dropper: the secondary fly that is attached to the leader in a cast of flies.
Emerger: a term that is used to describe any insect that moves up towards the water’s surface preparing to hatch into the adult stage.
Feeding Lie: where a trout goes in order to actively feed.
Flat-butt Leader: a fly used in fly fishing where the butt section is formed into a ribbon shape.
Freestone Streams: fast moving, tumbling streams with rock covered bottoms.
French Snap: a small clamp, often used by a fly fisherman to attach his net to his vest.
Holding Lie: where a trout generally remains when not actively feeding.
Leisenring Lift: a technique used in nymph fly fishing where the line is lifted, causing the imitation fly to move upwards, right in front of the trout’s suspected lie.
Midge Rod: a short, light weight rod.
Natural – a living insect, as opposed to an artificial, or man-made, insect or fly.
Nymphing: any oaf the various fishing techniques in which the fly fisherman presents an imitation of the underwater stage of an insect.
Presentation: the method of placing a fly where the fish is most likely to see it; includes the manner in which the cast in completed and the method in which the fly is fished.
Rise: the act of the fish taking an insect from the water’s surface.
Run: a term used to describe a particular stretch of moving water.
Shooting: a casting technique.
Spate: high water.
Stripping: quickly retrieving line or pulling line from the reel.
Terrestrial: of or relating to an insect whose life cycle is completely spent on land or in plants.
Waders staff: a sturdy rod about as high as the armpit of the person fly fishing used for support in heavy water.
There are many words and terms that are unfamiliar to most people but not to those who enjoy fly fishing.
By: Bob Bastian
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Colbert
Fly Fishing Lower Canyon South Fork Snake River in Idaho
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Fly Fishing Idaho. Experience the South Fork of the Snake River with South Fork Lodge and South Fork Outfitters. Come and join us for your Authentic Western Fly Fishing Experience! Located on Idaho’s world famous South Fork of the Snake River, the South Fork Lodge offers four star accomodations, outstanding cuisine, and first rate guide services provided by South Fork Outfitters.
Chadwick
Fly Fishing Supplies
Besides the obvious supplies of rods and reels, there are really a lot of other supplies you should have in your fly fishing arsenal. It can make the difference between a great fishing trip and a so-so fishing trip when you have a variety of products at your disposal. So what types of supplies will you need to have on hand?
To begin with, you should have an ample supply of flies. When you are out on a river or stream, you will want to match the food source that is readily available to the fish. They are much more likely to bite when they recognize their normal food as opposed to anything else. When you have several flies available, you can adapt depending on what types of insects you see on your particular stretch of water.
You will also want to have a supply of different lines that you can use. Different lines are adaptable to different types of weather as well as different types of casting. If you have some particularly windy weather, you will want to change your line to adapt to the conditions and make your casting more productive.
Apparel is part of the fly fishing experience, and you’ll want to get the right supplies that will best match your situation. Vests, for example, are almost necessary for the avid fly fisherman. Fly fishing vests come with lots of pockets for you to hold your supplies in and have easy access to them at the same time.
Where can you get your fly fishing supplies? The outlets are everywhere. You can start with your local sporting goods store to find different brands and suggestions for various supplies. If you have a local specialty fishing store, these can be excellent places to get your fly fishing supplies. The people in these stores are also very knowledgeable in the sport and they can make suggestions as to what you should be carrying with you.
The Internet is probably the widest and most diverse place to shop for your fly fishing supplies. You have literally thousands of places that sell equipment for fly fishermen including fly tying supplies, various pre-made flies, lines, and apparel. Just do a quick search on your favorite search engine for fly fishing supplies and be amazed at the amount of resources that are at your fingertips!
Be creative when looking for fly fishing supplies. Ask other fly fishermen, talk online, and utilize the resources of fly fishing organizations. Once you begin amassing your supplies, you’ll be surprised at how addictive it can be!
By: Steve W Sharpe
About the Author:
To begin with, you should have an ample supply of flies. When you are out on a river or stream, you will want to match the food source that is readily available to the fish. They are much more likely to bite when they recognize their normal food as opposed to anything else. When you have several flies available, you can adapt depending on what types of insects you see on your particular stretch of water.
You will also want to have a supply of different lines that you can use. Different lines are adaptable to different types of weather as well as different types of casting. If you have some particularly windy weather, you will want to change your line to adapt to the conditions and make your casting more productive.
Apparel is part of the fly fishing experience, and you’ll want to get the right supplies that will best match your situation. Vests, for example, are almost necessary for the avid fly fisherman. Fly fishing vests come with lots of pockets for you to hold your supplies in and have easy access to them at the same time.
Where can you get your fly fishing supplies? The outlets are everywhere. You can start with your local sporting goods store to find different brands and suggestions for various supplies. If you have a local specialty fishing store, these can be excellent places to get your fly fishing supplies. The people in these stores are also very knowledgeable in the sport and they can make suggestions as to what you should be carrying with you.
The Internet is probably the widest and most diverse place to shop for your fly fishing supplies. You have literally thousands of places that sell equipment for fly fishermen including fly tying supplies, various pre-made flies, lines, and apparel. Just do a quick search on your favorite search engine for fly fishing supplies and be amazed at the amount of resources that are at your fingertips!
Be creative when looking for fly fishing supplies. Ask other fly fishermen, talk online, and utilize the resources of fly fishing organizations. Once you begin amassing your supplies, you’ll be surprised at how addictive it can be!
By: Steve W Sharpe
About the Author:
Steve has been fishing for many years. There is nothing he likes better than spending a few hours on the side of a river or lake trying to catch the ultimate fish. To get your free 5 part ecourse on Fly Fishing please visit http://fishing.articleland.co.uk . He can also be reached for further information at his website http://www.articleland.co.uk
Earle
Patagonia Fly Fishing: The Great Lakes Steelhead Chronicles
patagoniavideo asked:
In The Great Lakes Steelhead Chronicles, Jerry Darkes provides an overview of the developing fishery for this great fish through the eyes of local fly fishing guides and outfitters. With nearly 11,000 miles of shoreline and thousands of miles of tributary streams the Great Lakes is a freshwater angler’s dream. Join Jerry and fellow anglers as they fly fish for steelhead.
Emerson