I fish because I love it. Fly fishing has always been, and always will be, a passion of mine.
I am writing this article as a lot of people have approached me who have tried fly fishing a few times, never had much luck, then thrown in the towel, as they have found the sport to be to difficult to master. The truth is that fly fishing is not the easiest way to fish, but when you do become good at this sport, it is very enjoyable and rewarding. This article is mainly directed at the beginners who want to master the sport.
Here I will give you some very important tips on getting started with fly fishing.
#1 The first thing I would do is to treat yourself to a good fishing book. Make sure that the book has a good review, is based on the beginner fly fishermen and has all the information on techniques and equipment.
#2 It is crucial to select the right type of rod to begin with. Without the right rod you are not going to be very successful, it could also end up to be very frustrating. There are many different types of fly fishing rods so be sure to select one that is right for you. A rod that I would recommend for a beginner would be generally to go with a hollow glass fly rod, as you will find this a great rod to get started with. The hollow glass rod is easier to use than say a bamboo rod. Even if you do not treat it with that much respect as you should, or will once you improve, the hollow glass rod will still hold up better than a bamboo rod. So this type of rod I would say is without a doubt, one of the better rods to go for as a beginner. Once you have improved your skills, if you prefer, then maybe look into getting a bamboo rod.
#3 Having the right type of fishing line is also very important. If you are not using the right line then your doomed to fail from the beginning. As you know, the rod is a must for casting, but the line is the most crucial part for the way you cast. A lot of people use a line that is to light. It is very important to use a line that is heavy enough so you can smoothly and effectively cast out your line.
A line that I would recommend to use with a hollow glass rod would be a double taper HCH line, GBF 3-diameter line, or a C level line.
#4 The last fly fishing tip is to make sure you have the right type of casting technique. This is of great importance to your success. If you want to come home with a big smile and lots of story's to tell, then practice on making sure you have the correct casting technique when your out there fishing. Whilst having the correct rod and line is crucial, you also are going to have to work on technique. The rod and line will not do all the work for you. Remember that you want to cast out straight. You do not want to jerk the line once you're casting. You need to concentrate on being really smooth. You are able to do this by keeping your body loosened whilst you do the casting. Whenever you are tense, you will ruin the cast. Naturally, it will take some practice to get it correct, but the more you practice your casting technique, the better you are going to get. A good way to practise is to be outside somewhere on a flat service, maybe a play ground, or on a drive, then lay out some targets to aim for. This will give you a lot more experience and a better feel for the rod for when your ready to put your skills to practice.
There are many good fishing books on the market today, so if you can get your hands on a good fishing book then I would most definitely recommend you do so. I've been a fishermen for many years now and have gained a great deal of knowledge by reading good fishing books. I've put together some fishing books that I have read and reviewed, along with my fishing partners in my website for you to browse. Please feel free.
Thankyou for taking the time to read my article. I hope this was of interest to you. To find out more please take a visit to my website. Look forward to seeing you. If you have any questions, or if you think there might be a way of inproving my website, then please do let me know, all comments, good or bad, are more than welcome to help me try and provide a better service. Again, many thanks.
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Billy
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