Fishing Frenzy

When it comes to fly fishing tackle, there are many things that could be considered a part of that group. I will be going over a few of the things that you should have when you are out fly fishing, more than just the fly fishing rod and reel.

You will need a good collection of flies in your fly fishing tackle box. The fly is usually and artificial bait used to trick the fish into biting the hook. Different fish will prefer different bait, some will float on the water while other types of flies might be meant to sink below the water.

Next important thing is the type of fishing line you will be using. In fly fishing the weight of the line is very important, as it is used to cast the fly out, unlike regular saltwater and freshwater fishing with conventional rods. You will have to make sure that the line will fit the reel and work with it properly.

Part of your fly fishing gear includes what you will be wearing while fishing. You'll need to have a good pair of waders so you can keep dry while going after your fish. Pick a pair of waders that will meet your fishing situation. Chest high waders are usually a good choice because they allow you to wade in all depths of water.

You will also need a fishing vest with lots of pockets that will hold your flies, line, and other pieces of gear. The pockets should fasten with Velcro so that you have easy access to what you need. You don't want to be on the water and realize you need a different fly only to miss out on a passing school of fish because you were fumbling with your pockets.

Besides having hooks and flies in your fishing vest, you will also need a good pair of fishing pliers. These are necessary to pull the hook out of the fishes mouth. Since fly fishing is mostly catch and release you will have to release the fish in a timely fashion to ensure that it will survive, fishing pliers are very necessary to properly remove a hook from a fish.

Finally, your fly fishing gear should include a waterproof camera. If you are lucky enough to land a whopper, you'll want to document it as part of your prize!

When you are amassing your fly fishing gear, things can eventually get out of hand. Many fly fishermen have an abundance of gear with the possibility that they might need something specific in a certain situation. That's just fine, but the essentials that are listed above are a start!