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Sunday, October 5, 2014

The Beginners Fly Fishing Accessories

By Jocelyn Davidson


The first step on your journey to become a great fisherman is to know what things you may need and what the local laws of fishing are in your area . It is also important to learn about the different types of flies you can use as well as which fly fishing accessories you will need and what places are the best for fly-fishing adventures. If you have been trout fishing you have a definite advantage.

Most beginning fly-fishermen start with a rod of about 6 in weight and 8 to 9 feet in length. It should have a stiff action to it as this lets you use it not only in rivers, but dams and bring in the larger fish when needed. If the currents tend to lean toward the stronger side a move up to a 8 weight can be used instead of the 6.

For a reel best suited for you as a beginner, go with the single action reel. This helps you with your casting and learning the feel of the rod and reel together. It needs to have an adjustable drag on it to help go you maneuver through the currents and to bring in the fish as they fight you.

When looking at the line you will need your rod and reel to be matched with the weight you have chosen. It should be the stronger type and include a Dacron inner core specifically for fly rods. The two most important components left to be added to your rod and reel are the tippet and the leader.

A leader is your own connection to the line and the end where the fly is connected. For learning purposes the knot-less leader is a great choice and many experts use this type as well. These knot-less leaders also help you fish through dense plant and weed populated areas.

Now on to the bait you will need called flies. There are many varieties for you to choose from but the three main ones to learn are of the saltwater, wet and dry kind. Saltwater flies are only used in the sea because they have a likeness to the small crustaceans and other creatures the larger fish eat to fool them.

Some popular types are the permit, the crazy charlie and the deceiver. The dry ones are used on the waters surface mimicking insects which light on the water surface. This is the best choice for you if your starting out. A few of the most used ones include the hopper, the r. A. B and may flies.

The last one, the wet type is used underneath the water and on the very bottom. Wet flies also look like grasshoppers, and other insects which land on the surface of the water and make for excellent fishing especially in streams and rivers. Popular wet flies many fishermen use are the invicta, the hendrickson and the pheasants tail.

Before long you will tying your own flies and be deemed an expert in this area. This is a great hobby as well as a sport for men and women alike, even children love for dad or grandpa to spend quality time while they are taught. Proper accessories are very important in your success in this sport and researching different casting styles and tips via online videos is a great way to round off your lessons.




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