| Have you ever seen those guys standing in the | | | | there is no such thing as an expert fly caster! |
| water casting the pole back and forth? Have you | | | | The only thing you have to do is get the fly in |
| ever wanted to try your hand at fly-fishing but | | | | the water. Technique and accuracy will come in |
| not sure where to start? Fly-fishing is actually | | | | time. If you ask any fly fisherman, he will be |
| easier than you may think. | | | | honored to help you, or you can take lessons. |
| Choose a Rod | | | | · Insider Tip: Just about all fly shops will teach |
| First, you must choose a fly rod. The fly rod is | | | | you the basics free. |
| highly personalized. It may take you a bit but you | | | | The Art of Making Flies |
| will find the right rod. | | | | Learning how to tie knots for fly-fishing is |
| To choose a rod, you have to decide what type | | | | essential and once again, most fly fishermen and |
| of fish you wish to catch. Bass, perch, carp, or | | | | fly shops will be more than happy to show you |
| catfish are a good start, but anything that will | | | | the basics. |
| grab the fly will work. | | | | The best way to get started is to ask questions |
| The truth is that a five to six weight rod is the | | | | of your local fly shop, or you may contact people |
| easiest and most versatile of fly rods. Don't let | | | | who fly fish. I have never run across a fly |
| the sales representative fool you as a beginner. | | | | fisherman who wouldn't love to help a beginner |
| You will find out that the forty to fifty dollar fly | | | | out. The snobs of the world become friendlier |
| rod combo will be just as functional as a $1,500 | | | | when showing off their fly making skills. |
| split bamboo rod and not as intimidating either. | | | | · Insider Tip - Doing a bit of research at public |
| Who needs to worry about making a boo boo | | | | library or on the Internet will help you on your |
| and breaking an expensive rod? | | | | quest for the perfect fly. |
| · Insider Tip - Start with a cheap and functional | | | | If you catch a fish, there is no wrong way. Just |
| rod. | | | | have fun. You will learn as you go. The |
| Next Learn to Cast | | | | self-satisfaction of learning and putting that |
| To actually begin fly-fishing, you must learn how | | | | knowledge to test is great when you catch your |
| to use a fly rod. It is important to remember, | | | | first fish. Like hitting a home run, making a |
| there is no such thing as perfection. You will not | | | | touchdown, or hitting a hole in one in golf! There is |
| become an expert fly caster overnight. In fact, | | | | nothing quite like catching your first fish. |