Published by Fly Fishing on 12 Jul 2008
Sport of Fly Fishing
For those not indoctrinated in the ways of fishing, chances are that you will not know the difference between fly fishing or which end of a rod and reel to use. Fly fishing is an art onto itself and can be quite different from a regular rod and reel casting method you use for fishing in a lake, bay or off-shore.
Defining the Sport
Fly fishing is a time-honored angling technique in which you use fake flies and other artificial “bait” that resembles the natural food that fish consume. These flies are often made from natural materials like feathers and fur as well as artificial materials like plastic which can then be tied to simulate fish’s favorite foods like insects, larvae or minnows.
The fishing rods used in the sport are usually light in weight but the fishing line will be heavy so that it will have the weight and force needed for casting it out. The rods could be made out of natural materials like bamboo as it is light, yet durable and strong or equally light synthetic materials like fiberglass or a carbon graphite combination.
There is a reel spool, a bit different construction from a casting reel that is attached […] Continue Reading…