How to begin fly fishing
Thursday, March 8, 2012
By Martin Wilkins
Fly fishing has been growing in popularity for many years now. No longer the exclusive domain of elite fishers willing to spend massive amounts of money for equipment. This sport has become extremely affordable and accessible to anyone willing to take a little time and spend a little money.
With the more affordable price of equipment it is now possible to try this sport and see if you might enjoy it without risking much money at all. Once you have the basic gear just a few hours of practice will serve well in beginning your fly fishing experience. Once you have a few basic techniques for casting flies figured out you will be ready for hours of outdoor enjoyment.
There are really only two things you need to know in order to get started one is how to set up a fly rod and the other is learning the unique casting methods using a fly rod requires. Just a little practice and you will soon be out on the water experiencing an entire different kind of fishing. Fly fishing brings together many different skills that will keep you actively engaged in the entire process of fishing.
Fly fishing is one of the few methods of fishing the allows a moderate amount of exercise while still being able to concentrate on the act of fishing. This kind of fishing engages all the senses and allows you to see and experience the outdoors unlike any other type of fishing. A perfect balance of sport and art goes into fly fishing along with attention to the natural surroundings in ways not required by most other fishing activities.
Many people have the mistaken belief that fly fishing is either too expensive or too difficult to learn. Neither is the case and all it really takes to get started is a willingness to learn a few techniques and a much smaller investment than most people expect. A simple starters combo pack can be purchased with every thing you need to get started for around the price of a dinner and the movies.
Fly fishing like many sports does have its high end and high dollar equipment however this is not needed nor is it even recommended for a beginner. Someone just starting out would be best served by purchasing a combination package as it keeps the initial cost low and allows you to decide if this is really something you would like to continue doing without a large expensive risk. Do not let the idea that one mist spend a large amount of money keep you from trying fly fishing if you do you are really missing out on some wonderful fishing experiences.
With the more affordable price of equipment it is now possible to try this sport and see if you might enjoy it without risking much money at all. Once you have the basic gear just a few hours of practice will serve well in beginning your fly fishing experience. Once you have a few basic techniques for casting flies figured out you will be ready for hours of outdoor enjoyment.
There are really only two things you need to know in order to get started one is how to set up a fly rod and the other is learning the unique casting methods using a fly rod requires. Just a little practice and you will soon be out on the water experiencing an entire different kind of fishing. Fly fishing brings together many different skills that will keep you actively engaged in the entire process of fishing.
Fly fishing is one of the few methods of fishing the allows a moderate amount of exercise while still being able to concentrate on the act of fishing. This kind of fishing engages all the senses and allows you to see and experience the outdoors unlike any other type of fishing. A perfect balance of sport and art goes into fly fishing along with attention to the natural surroundings in ways not required by most other fishing activities.
Many people have the mistaken belief that fly fishing is either too expensive or too difficult to learn. Neither is the case and all it really takes to get started is a willingness to learn a few techniques and a much smaller investment than most people expect. A simple starters combo pack can be purchased with every thing you need to get started for around the price of a dinner and the movies.
Fly fishing like many sports does have its high end and high dollar equipment however this is not needed nor is it even recommended for a beginner. Someone just starting out would be best served by purchasing a combination package as it keeps the initial cost low and allows you to decide if this is really something you would like to continue doing without a large expensive risk. Do not let the idea that one mist spend a large amount of money keep you from trying fly fishing if you do you are really missing out on some wonderful fishing experiences.
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