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Fly
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The
first time I had a friend invite me to go fly fishing, thoughts of
countless boring hours of watching a little red and white bobber and
sticking slimy worms on hooks is pretty much what came to mind. For
some obscure reason I agreed to go, and much to my surprise I had
the time of my life. Fly fishing brought me closer to nature than
just sitting on a rock watching the river pass by, I was able to get
in the river and interact with nature. By the end of the day my fishing
partner was promising that with practice I would catch more than the
one fish I managed to get (a whopping 4" rainbow trout), but
I was on cloud nine feeling like a 'fisherwoman.' The fly fishing
experience is just that - an experience. It's not how many fish you
catch in a day but a deep connection with nature and yourself. Since
that first trip, I've had days where I caught loads of fish and other
days where I barely had a nibble. For me, they were all successful
days; I had a great time and came home relaxed, connected, and spiritually
uplifted. |
| Tips
and advice for fly fishing |
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Weather can change quick and its cooler near the water,
so remember to dress in layers and be prepared.
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| 2. |
Be prepared to loose a bunch of flies in the beginning,
it is just part of the learning process (occasionally the trees, bushes,
rocks, and your jacket will just reach right out and grab that darn
fly!)
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| 3. |
Take a trip to a fly fishing shop in your area, they
will have great ideas on where you can go in your area or on vacation.
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| 4. |
When visiting an area, check and see if there is any
fishing in the area, you'll be surprised how many places have a great
little stream that you would have never known about.
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| 5. |
Keep your shadow off of the water.
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| 6. |
When fishing, look for deep pockets behind boulders,
rocks, and logs. Often, this is where trout will be.
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| 7. |
Enjoy yourself.
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| 8. |
Follow 'Catch and Release' practices to ensure
others can enjoy fly fishing in the same area. |
 Gear
list for getting started in fly fishing |
| Fly rod |
Try and get a rod that fits the type
of fish you plan to catch |
Approximate Price $65.00 |
| Reel |
I would recommend a name brand, and
metal rather than plastic |
Approximate Price $40.00 |
| Fly line |
Buy the best you can afford! |
Approximate Price $30.00 |
Tippet line |
Very thin line used just before the
fly, it is hard for the fish to see (or so we hope) |
Approximate Price $20.00 |
| Leader |
"Invisible" line between the
fly line and the tippet line |
Approximate Price $3.50 |
| Flies |
Some people tie their own, which is
a sport by itself |
Approximate Price $1.00-$3.50 ea. |
| Fishing license |
Cost may differ by a few
dollars depending on where you live |
Approximate Price $15.00 |
| Nippers |
Fingernail clippers work
great |
Approximate Price |
| Mosquito Clamp |
Perfect for holding small
hard to handle items |
Approximate Price $10.00 |
| Fly Foatant |
Gel that is applied to the
flies, which keeps them floating on the surface |
Approximate Price $4.00 |
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