Welcome to Fly Fishing Equipment
Depth and complexity of fly fishing mesmerizes its participants and keeps them hooked for a lifetime. Basics of fly fishing can be taught in a matter of hours by novices but to master the art of fly fishing, it takes years of practice, studying, and refinement of techniques.
Main reason why fly fishing has retained popularity over hundreds of years has to be its high level of accessibility and flexibility. It can be done in diverse conditions of water. You can fly fish in narrow, mountainous streams. Wide rivers and large lakes are also popular destinations for fly fishing. Salt water fly fishing is often done on beautiful coasts of Caribbean's and exotic southern-hemisphere locations, such as Belize. Possibilities are endless.
History of fly fishing dates back nearly 2,000 years and cultures around the world have adopted and developed different and diverse styles and methods of fly fishing. There are historical records of ancient Macedonian fishermen utilizing wooden rods to fish using artificial flies. Certainly, fly fishing has developed as a necessity of a legitimate food source but evidences it developing as a leisure activity are abundant.
There are many existing publications from Europe dating back to 1500s showing the popularity of fly fishing as a recreational sport. “The Treatyse of Fysshynge With An Angle” published in 1496 shows existence of fly fishing communities and participants in England and Scotland. Isaaak Walton's “The Compleat Angler” which was published in 1653 is also an historical recording displaying the refinements and spread of the sport. 1800s showed large surge in growth of fly fishing organizations in England and they certainly contributed to the advancement of the sport.
In America, anglers of Catskill Mountains, as far back as 1800s, experimentally began testing different types of flies created to mimic live insects fish fed on. There are numbers of publications created at the time by prominent anglers that propelled fly fishing as a legitimate recreational hobby of many Americans.
Advancement in technology and innovations have of modern times have helped lower the cost of fly fishing equipment and made the sport extremely affordable. Invention of fiberglass during World War II is a notable key breakthrough of the industry.
In the history of fly fishing, there has never been a better time to pick it up as a recreational hobby. The affordability of fly fishing equipment, accessibility of the sport, and the chance to explore the beautiful landscapes and wilderness makes fly fishing an ultimate hobby.
This site was created as a resource for beginners interested in taking up fly fishing as a hobby. There are many unique articles here that you won't find anywhere else online about fly fishing equipment, fly fishing tips, fly fishing trip destinations, and lots more.
Fly Fishing has brought me joy and rewarding experiences and memories I will never forget and I hope this site will be a start of such a great hobby for you!
Quick Fly Fishing Tip #1: Know Your Fish!
Having the right knowledge of the habitats, eating habits, preferred water temperature of the specific type of fish you are after is crucial to ensure a successful fly fishing experience. Trout, for instance, only dwell in less than 10% of the water of rivers, lakes, and streams they are known to frequent. So do your researches to learn about the fish you will be angling for!
Quick Fly Fishing Tip #2: Aim and Hit Your Target!
You never want to blindly swing when casting. You want to choose a target and try to land it every single time. Multiple castings will spook the fish and make them flee the area you are casting in. Position is also crucial: rule of thumb is to get approximately 20 feet of line out front and cast in a straight line. Best way to perfect your casting is practicing on a stream with an experienced fly fisherman mentoring you.
Quick Fly Fishing Tip #3: Match Your Rod and Line!
With an improperly matched rod and line, your casting will suffer tremendously. I recommend three types of line: C level, an HCH double-taper, or a GBF 3-diameter. These all work generally great with all the fly fishing rods of today.