How to Find Trout when Fly Fishing in Rivers and Streams
When fly fishing in rivers, you can find trout in places where fast and slow water meet.
Archive for October, 2009
A Basic Guide to Fly Line Configurations
Fly line configurations such as the ‘weight-forward’ configuration, the ‘double-taper’ configuration and the ‘shooting-tip’ configuration are designed for different types of fly-fishing.
After the Cast: Dealing with Fly Fishing Drag
Fly fishing drag occurs when fly fishing in fast water. The fly line is carried by the current, and the fly begins to drag. Flipping line on the water and mending are two techniques for dealing with fly fishing drag.
The Best Approach for Casting into Wind
Casting into wind presents a challenge to fly-fishermen that can be overcome with a special fly casting technique.
Locating Trout in Fly Fishing Pools
Fly fishermen can locate trout in fly fishing rivers at certain river spots. Fly fishing pools are good places to find river trout.
Fly Fishing Techniques for Landing Fish
Fly fishermen can land fish with a landing net or beach a fish for landing without a net. Both types of landings require specific techniques.
How to Achieve and Handle a Fly Fishing Strike
Fly fishermen must learn fly fishing strike techniques in order to land fish. Managing a fly fishing strike demands special procedures.
A Guide to Dry Fly Fishing Techniques
In dry fly fishing, dry flies are fished in the ‘dead-drift’ style to imitate a stranded terrestrial insect floating along in the current. One of the few exceptions to this rule is when using a caddis dry fly, which skims across the surface of the water.
How to Play a Fish on a Fly Rod
Playing a fish to tire it out before landing or beaching involves specific techniques.
Matching the Hatch with a Dry Fly
Fly anglers try to match the hatch when insects are emerging in swarms. Colourful dry flies are effective when no hatch is on.
