Stalking Trout by How They See and Hear
Stalking trout is an important fly fishing skill. Knowledge of a trout’s field of vision and ability to hear can help fly anglers stalk trout undetected.
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Spotting Trout on a Lake: Detecting Movement and Shadow
Spotting trout in lakes involves strategies such as watching for trout movement and looking for underwater shadows.
4 Secondary Fly Fishing Tackle Items to Carry
Spare rolls of trace, dry fly floatant and strike indicators are some secondary fly fishing tackle items fly-fishermen should carry.
A Guide to Choosing the Best Fly Rod for Beginners
The best fly rod will for beginners will make learning to fly fish easier and will make fly-fishing fun right from the start. Fly rod weight, length, action, quality and cost should all be considered when buying a beginner’s fly rod
Fly Fishing with a Dry Fly-Nymph Combination
Fly fishing with a nymph-dry fly combination allows you to cover both fish in deep waters and fish that may be keen to rise. A weighted nymph and a buoyant dry fly are the best flies to use in this combination.
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.
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.
