in our fly fishing basics section you can find everything you need to know in order to get started on your new adventure. in the flies and fly tying section you will learn about the general aspects of fly tying, get instructions, and find out where to purchase the best kits available. you will gain access to tips on fishing supplies and learn about everything you will need to get started. you will also learn how to find the best …

the fly boxes i pulled from my float tube pouches were a mess – as all my fly boxes are – and i quickly saw i was out of red chironomids. we all have this experience while on the water – searching through a fly box in vain for that one size of that special pattern that we need right now. in most cases, i believe it’s how a fly is fished – and not the fly itself – that …

fly outfits: cast a fly line of a given weight, and the lure (often weighing practically nothing), is carried to the target by the line. most of the world lives between #4 and #9. lines, rods, and many reels are labeled by weight to assure a perfect match. to add bass, small steelhead, and salmon to your quarry, a 6 weight is the right choice. 7–7-1/2 ft. fly rod length:  available in lighter line weights to maximize accuracy and sensitivity …

if you’re picking up fly-fishing, you need to know a few basic cast techniques and how to tell what the fish are eating. sometimes, you won’t have the room to be able to backcast, and so you’ll have to use a roll cast to get your lure in the water. you should be able to see the shape of a capital “d” in your peripheral vision, with the rod as the straight part and the line making the belly of …

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