A few years back, unless you were from the UK or participated in Fly Fishing competitions and you asked a fly fisher if a Booby was a good choice to go with, there would most likely be 1 of 3 reactions. 1) Dead silence with a puzzled look 2) Blushing red face from the person you asked 3) A smack across the face should the receiver of the question be of the fairer … [Read more...]
Fly Fishing: Philosophy & the Future
Over the years, I have found that one of the major deterrents for someone interested in picking up fly fishing has been the perceived complexity when it comes to the gear, flies, fly tying and virtually every other element of the sport. Fly fisherman tend to celebrate the history of their sport, more so than other anglers do I think, and sometimes in their attempts to excite or … [Read more...]
Selecting the Correct Fly Pattern
Fly Fishing, like any type of fishing can be rewarding, exhilarating and fruitful; however some days you can also drive yourself mad trying to figure out what the fish are biting. I do not profess to be an entomologist, however I have learned through trial and error what works and what doesn't…sometimes. … [Read more...]
How to Get Started Fly Fishing
There are many many anglers out there, experienced or otherwise, who have looked into trying their hand at fly fishing but found it to be a daunting prospect at first glance. The standard line of thought is usually something like this “First off you need to spend around $500+ just for the proper fly rod, at least another $300 for a decent quality reel that looks good and does … [Read more...]
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