Fly Fishing Tips for Beginners

Fly fishing is a very popular fishing sport that canthe power of your hold when you're in the middle
be both relaxing and challenging at the same time.of a cast. This will allow you to minimize the
The following tips and tricks are ideal forvibrations of each movement. With just a bit of
beginners. When you're just starting out learningpractice you'll be able to increase the tightness at
to fly fish you'll want all the help and advice thatthe same as you learn to relax your grip.
you can get from the experts.Tip #4: What do to with a Running Fish
Tip #1: Practice your CastingBe prepared if a fish runs toward you. Stand on
The experts say that the one thing that youyour toes and at the same time raise your rod
need to do to develop a good casting technique isup over your head as high as you can. Take the
to practice as often as you can. This will lead to aline and put it back over onto your second and
proficiency in casting that make all the differencethird fingers of the hand that is holding the rod.
between being a successful fly fisher or aQuickly strip the line to pull up on any slack.
frustrated one.If the fish starts to run away from you make
Try practicing against a wall on the outside ofsure that you keep the rod up high and slowly let
your house. Just imagine that there is a clockout the line, letting it slide from your fingers. Be
hanging on the wall that is at the same level asready to palm the reel of the rod when the slack
your shoulder. Place markers, such as blackis entirely gone.
electric tape, at the 11:00 and 1:00 clock positions.Tip #5: Best Bait Choices
Practice casting against these markers for a fewFollowing is a list of some best bait choices as
minutes each day to improve your accuracy andrecommended by the experts:
style.Grubs: Grubs are small lures that are usually used
Tip #2: Rodsto catch larger fish. Grubs are great for use in
There are several things that you need to thinkhighland reservoirs where there is little cover for
about when choosing the right type of rod forthe fish. The grub is much like a bare jig head
you. Every reel and rod has a certain functionthat has a soft plastic body to attach to the
that you need to be aware of.hook. You'll want to use them most often in clear
One of the first things that you need to considerwater conditions.
is comfort. Is the rod that you're usingJigs are best used in water that is clear to murky
comfortable for you to hold? If you're shorterand in water temperatures that are below 60
than about 5'5" you won't want to use a rod thatdegrees. The jig is considered to be a
is seven feet. Choose a rod length that is easy"presentation" lure and the ideal way to use them
for you to hold and cast for a few hours at ais by making them look as alive as you can. The
time.jig is essentially lead-weighted bait that has one
Most of the rods on the market today arehook. You'll want to add a trailer to the end of the
designed to allow you to feel when a fish bites.hook for the best results.
The shaft of the rod is called a "blank" and whenPlastic worms: If you want to catch that trophy
the rod is first manufactured the blank is madefish you'll probably want to use a plastic worm.
from fiberglass, graphite, or other materials. EachThis is because the plastic worm is one of the
of these blanks has an action that is either: light,most effective lures for catching any type of big
medium, medium/heavy, or heavy. The upperfish. Plastic worms have a thin and long profile
portion will also have an action that is either: extrawith a lifelike action that attracts them instantly to
light, light, or regular.bass. You'll have to learn how to use a plastic
Both ends of the blank are assembled and theworm by touch, feel, and practice. The more that
final result is a fishing rod, complete with a handleyou practice that better results you'll achieve. The
and guide. No matter what type of rod thatone thing that you need to keep in mind is that
you're using, the "action" of the rod will refer tothe fish needs to see the worm before it will hit it.
the "blank". The action of the rod will have a greatTherefore a plastic worm is best used in clear
deal to do with the type of fishing that you'rewater.
doing.Lure color: Choose lures that are all black or all
Tip #3: Holding your Rod Effectivelywhite. A mix of black and red also works quite
It's important that you learn to hold your rodwell. There will be the odd time when fluorescent
effectively under any fishing conditions. You wantcolors, such as bright yellow or green, will work
to make sure that you maintain good control at allwell but you'll need to experiment with this.
times without gripping too hard. You can adjust