8 Tips For The New Fly Fisher

I have always loved fishing, but am not very good at sitting and waiting. In that regard I've tried carp fishing, and there's no doubt that there's a huge thrill in catching one of these fish, especially a large one, but I just don't have the patience.

The majority of my fishing has been what I call "wander fishing".

If I'm not catching, I like to move around and try different places to fish, which keeps it interesting.

A few years ago, I thought I'd try fly fishing.

I had always avoided this branch of fishing, thinking it was beyond my financial means and difficult to master.

Tip 1. I was wrong!

As in all branches of fishing, there are some rivers that are more expensive to fish than others, but it is quite possible to fly fish and not increase your costs any more than if you were carp fishing for example.

Tip 2. Buy a fly fishing combo.

There are fly fishing combos to suit all pockets, which generally include reel, rod and line, plus a few flies as well.

Tip 3. Cheap is not always best.

Fly fishing combos come in a range from cheap to expensive. In fact most manufacturers at all price points offer some sort of combination at a discounted price.

The rod is very important, as it is key to good casting, perhaps more so than in the other branches of fishing. Investigate this area thoroughly before committing yourself to a purchase.

Tip 4. There is no need to make it complex.

Unlike course fishing, where you often see people turn up with a wheelbarrow of ground bait and a tea chest size tackle box, start off with a rod, reel, floating, intermediate and sinking type fly lines and a selection of flies. In addition a set of forceps and a pair of nail clippers for cutting off the mono filament leader more or less offers a complete package.

Tip 5. Wear Appropriate Clothing

This is vital. The most important thing to wear is eye protection. Most people choose polarised sun glasses, which help spot fish through the water. They also protect from wayward flies! Waders are useful for fishing rivers, but boots are ok for still waters where most fishing is from the bank or boats.

Tip 6. Don't Stay In One Place.

Given that fly fishing gives one the opportunity to fish without the burden of huge extra bags of "stuff", it is easy to move around. Indeed, if you have fished a spot for 45 minutes or so with no result, by all means move to another spot. This not only increases your chances of catching a fish, but makes the whole experience more interesting.

Tip 8. Long casting isn't everything.

Most people feel that they have to cast miles to be successful. In time, that may come, but whilst you are learning big fish are to be caught in places that others don't think of. I'm talking about the margins. Because so many people seem to imagine that the biggest fish are where most people can cast to, i.e. at some distance, they concentrate on trying to cast long distances.

Tip 8. Have some casting lessons.

Possibly the single most important thing you can do is get some lessons in casting. Not being able to cast effectively is the main reason people give up. It looks easy, and with a little practice it really is, but you need someone to show you the basics so you can practice free of bad habits which prevent effective casting.

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