Fishing Frenzy

Fly fishing is an art that requires one to be patient and skilled. One of the most important first steps is the choice of flies. When making choice of flies, the order of the characteristics to consider is size, shape, color and action in the case of stripped flies. In the case of water that is salty, action becomes more important than shape and size. For the residents of Clark Fork fly fishing can be a successful undertaking if the various aspects are put into place.

The way in which a fly is constructed determines whether it will float over the surface, completely get submerged or ride partially on water. Naturally, fish expect their food sources to be in specific sections of the water column. Thus if fishermen know this section, it becomes very easy to select the right flies. Fly colors are also very important. Flies tend to be darker during early spring, late fall and during winter.

The flies can be impressionistic or exact imitations. How effective they are depends on selectivity of fish which in turn depends on availability of food, pressure of fishing and conditions of the weather. For trout, almost two-thirds of their food consists of subsurface food. Even in the case of dry fishing, one should know the nymphs, larvae and crustaceans which are found below the surface. This will help greatly.

It will also be very important to know how to stalk the fish. They need to be approached from outside their cone of visibility. The approach needs to be done from behind or in case it is to be done from the front, the fisherman needs to stay low. This is because heights of objects get exaggerated from the perspective of fish. Fish that are submerged are able to see one from much further than those that are closer to the water surface.

Fish are as sensitive to sound and vibrations as much as they are to visual warnings. When walking along the banks, one should do so carefully and wade in such a way that fish are not scared. When prospecting in water that is fresh, the close water should be fished first. The mistake made by most people is to cast over fish with the hope of making a long cast.

One can learn to see fish underwater through watching how a released fish swims away. This will offer clues on the parts of the fish that are visible and those that are not. It is important to watch the behavior of fish before casting is done. This will help to determine the timing of its rises and what it may be feeding on.

Watching fish behavior helps to put the right flies on the water and have them arrive as the fish start to look upwards. Learning fish behavior is especially important in saltwater. It will be critical to success.

For people planning to fight big fish, it is important to first know how much pressure can be put on the fish. This is achieved by tying the tippet to an object that is stationary. The line is reeled right, the spool palmed and then pulling hard while making sure no to break the tippet. This will ensure success.