Getting Started Flyfishing
Monday, June 3, 2013
By Doak Walker
The main objective of fly fishing is to place a virtually weightless fly out on the water in a spot where the fish are.
There are many variations and setups for particular fish, but the fly fishing rig has six essential components.
The six main items needed to be considered when starting to fly fish are the fly rod, reel, backing line, fly line, leader, and the fly itself. You can create different combinations of these materials for whatever type of fishing or fishing environment you are going for, from salmon to trout, ocean to river.
Fly rods are generally made much longer than spin cast rods. This is done to create leverage and a delivery system to get your line and fly far out into the water where fish are feeding. The length gives the rod much more flexibility and action. Fly rods are weighted according to the type of fishing being done and fly being used.
The fly reel is one of the simplest reels you can get. The reel's main purpose is for line storage that will be let out or reeled in when catching a fish. Unlike a spin cast rod, the reel sits at the butt of the fly rod. There is a basic drag system that can be set to control how much tension is needed to strip line out.
The backing is a strong braided line that is put on the reel first. 30 to 40 yards of 10-15 lb strength backing line will be sufficient for a majority of fishing conditions. The purpose of the backing is to create a strong attachment to the fly line that goes on after, and to provide a safety buffer when to much fly line is cast out or let out when a fish is on the line.
The fly line is the most important line used on the fly reel. The size and diameter of the line is what allows you to get the fly line effectively out and onto the water. Fly line is measured by "weight" and "taper". The weight is the heaviness of the line, while the taper is the way the fly line goes from thinner to thicker from the end of the line back to the beginning.
The leader is the clear piece of line that is tied to the end of the fly line. It allows for a smooth delivery of the fly to the water. The fly leader is also tapered, so that when casting, the heavier end toward the fly line will set down, and the skinnier end attached to the fly will gently come down into the water. This allows for less ripples to scare away the fish.
The fly is attached to the end of the leader. Flies are generally one of two categories, dry flies and wet flies. Dry fish float on the surface of the water and require feeding fish to rise for them. Wet flies float below the water's surface.
Fly fishing is an art that is developed over time. In addition to an understanding of the basic materials needed, you need experience through trial and error. You will gain an understanding through time what combinations work best for specific weather condtions, hatches and times of the year. Continue you to hone your skills on your jouney to becoming a fly fisherman.
There are many variations and setups for particular fish, but the fly fishing rig has six essential components.
The six main items needed to be considered when starting to fly fish are the fly rod, reel, backing line, fly line, leader, and the fly itself. You can create different combinations of these materials for whatever type of fishing or fishing environment you are going for, from salmon to trout, ocean to river.
Fly rods are generally made much longer than spin cast rods. This is done to create leverage and a delivery system to get your line and fly far out into the water where fish are feeding. The length gives the rod much more flexibility and action. Fly rods are weighted according to the type of fishing being done and fly being used.
The fly reel is one of the simplest reels you can get. The reel's main purpose is for line storage that will be let out or reeled in when catching a fish. Unlike a spin cast rod, the reel sits at the butt of the fly rod. There is a basic drag system that can be set to control how much tension is needed to strip line out.
The backing is a strong braided line that is put on the reel first. 30 to 40 yards of 10-15 lb strength backing line will be sufficient for a majority of fishing conditions. The purpose of the backing is to create a strong attachment to the fly line that goes on after, and to provide a safety buffer when to much fly line is cast out or let out when a fish is on the line.
The fly line is the most important line used on the fly reel. The size and diameter of the line is what allows you to get the fly line effectively out and onto the water. Fly line is measured by "weight" and "taper". The weight is the heaviness of the line, while the taper is the way the fly line goes from thinner to thicker from the end of the line back to the beginning.
The leader is the clear piece of line that is tied to the end of the fly line. It allows for a smooth delivery of the fly to the water. The fly leader is also tapered, so that when casting, the heavier end toward the fly line will set down, and the skinnier end attached to the fly will gently come down into the water. This allows for less ripples to scare away the fish.
The fly is attached to the end of the leader. Flies are generally one of two categories, dry flies and wet flies. Dry fish float on the surface of the water and require feeding fish to rise for them. Wet flies float below the water's surface.
Fly fishing is an art that is developed over time. In addition to an understanding of the basic materials needed, you need experience through trial and error. You will gain an understanding through time what combinations work best for specific weather condtions, hatches and times of the year. Continue you to hone your skills on your jouney to becoming a fly fisherman.
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