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Salt Water Fly Fishing

2012-02-12T12:13:00.000-08:00

By Patricia Hudak The thrill and exhilaration that was the characteristic of freshwater bodies in days of yore has now extended to salt water fish. Since the past half century fly fishing happens to be somewhat of an elitist sport and has spread through Europe and the Americas. Most of the sports men prefer to wear their hip length waders and fish from close to the river banks or the

Fly Fishing-What You Need To Know To Be Successful

2012-02-06T01:45:00.000-08:00

By Horace Palmdale Xavier Whether you already enjoy other types of fishing, or you're new to the whole sport, fly fishing can be one of the most pleasurable types of fishing. There are many different locations that it can be done, and it takes strategy as much as physical endurance, because getting into the mind of the fish takes some patience. There are lots of strategies that will

The Fundamentals Of Fly Fishing

2012-01-29T02:42:00.000-08:00

By Veritas Sapien Xavier Fly fishing may appear complicated at first, but once you learn the basics you'll find that it's mainly a matter of common sense. One secret is to think like the fish you want to catch - look at his viewpoint. We'll be exploring some proven tactics that will help you develop your fly fishing skills. Remember that fly fishing is a type of hunting, and you have

The U.S.' Most Loved Fly Fishing Vacation Spots

2012-01-25T20:00:00.000-08:00

By Benjamin Rowe You will be hard-pressed to find a better confluence of leisure and sport than that form of angling called fly fishing. While it does require a greater breadth of skills than other types of fishing, it still will not require you to jump fifty inches vertically or throw a ball close to a hundred miles per hour. But leave us face it, it is difficult to find somebody like us who

Fly Fishing-Information That Will Point You In The Right Course

2012-01-21T08:00:00.000-08:00

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Using The Right Fly To Tackle Big Fish

2010-12-13T10:55:00.000-08:00

By Justin F Harding Fishing on the Provo River in the winter can be excellent fly fishing if you know how to pick the right fly. In the winter, on the Provo River, everything lines up for the die-hard fly fisherman. Not a lot of people fish this time of year, complaining it is too cold and the result is that you have low competition for good holes. It's a beautiful sight. Also the water levels

Where to Find Oxygenated Water

2010-12-06T08:09:00.000-08:00

Where to Find Oxygenated Water The following areas are known to have good supplies of oxygen and therefore are great for fly fishing: Creek mouths. There is a constant flow of water here that will have high levels of oxygen. Rivers. Again, there will be the constant flow of water present in most rivers. Areas of vegetation. Aquatic plants need a steady supply of oxygen to keep them alive

Smoking your Fish

2010-11-29T08:08:00.000-08:00

Smoking your Fish If you’re going to be smoking your fish it’s important that you don’t smoke it right after you’ve salted it. Let the fish sit overnight is a place that is cool and dry, allowing the surface to dry. This will seal in the flavours when the fish is smoked. When you’re ready to smoke the fish follow these directions: Line the base of the smoker with foil, placing wood

Sometimes the Fish are in Charge

2010-11-22T08:07:00.000-08:00

Sometimes the Fish are in Charge There will be times when fish will take anything that you give them no matter if it’s similar to the insects and foods that they are feeding on or how the bait behaves. Then there will be other times when no matter what you give them, they won’t strike at all. There is a famous quote that fits in well here: “It is possible to fool all of the fish some of

Understand the Language

2010-11-15T08:05:00.000-08:00

Understand the Language The more you know the language, or lingo, of fly fishing the more fun it will be as you fly fish with your friends and family. Some of the language that you should know includes: Fly: The fly is light weight lure that is used to attract a variety of fish including trout and salmon. The most common fly is the mayfly. Leader: The leader is attached to the end of

Fish and Sound

2010-11-08T08:05:00.000-08:00

Fish and Sound When you’re fly fishing you should keep in mind that you’ll be noticed more by the fish from “sound” than you will by sight. When you’re walking or wading make sure that you walk softly and gently. You’ll want to wear shoes that have soles that don’t make loud noises against bottom gravel and rocks. Catch a big one, --Greg "Please notify me of any new posts" Enter

On your Way to Experience

2010-11-01T08:04:00.000-07:00

On your Way to Experience As a beginner fly fisher you’ll want to focus on becoming more experienced. Following are some of the top tips for fly fishing from the experts: Using two lures on one line: If you’re fishing in deep, clear water you may want to put two lures on one line. This is particularly good if you want to make a “vertical” presentation. You’ll want to use a bell sinker as

Large Predator Fish and Low Light

2010-10-25T08:03:00.000-07:00

Large Predator Fish and Low Light When you mix a large predator fish with low light levels you end up with a fish that exercises less caution and is more aggressive than when the light is high. Great days for fishing for large predators are at sunrise, at sunset, when there is stormy weather, and after the sun goes down. Catch a big one, --Greg "Please notify me of any new posts"

Fishing Near White Rocks

2010-10-18T08:03:00.000-07:00

Fishing Near White Rocks If you’re looking for success try to find some white rocks to fish near. White rocks in a dark streambed can provide you with a lighter background. This will allow the fish to see a dark colored insect or lure as it drifts over the contrasting colors of white rock and dark water. This can often end in a good strike for you. Catch a big one, --Greg "Please

Treating Fish Gently

2010-10-11T08:02:00.000-07:00

Treating Fish Gently Most of the fish that you catch when you’re fly fishing will have sensitive areas such as their mouths and gills. Handle them gently when you remove the fly so that you don’t damage them. And remember that some fish have sharp teeth so avoid Catch a big one, --Greg "Please notify me of any new posts" Enter your email address: Delivered by FeedBurner

Fly Fishing for Salmon – Choose Low-Light Days – Cool Water

2010-10-06T07:24:00.000-07:00

Fly Fishing for Salmon – Choose Low-Light Days – Cool Water Salmon like days that have a low-light or cloud cover. On days that are sunny and bright you’ll most likely find salmon congregating away from the brightness in deep holes. It’s those cloudy days that will make the salmon more accessible to you. Water temperature, and knowing what it is, can play a big role in the success or

Getting that Bonus Strike

2010-10-04T08:02:00.000-07:00

Getting that Bonus Strike One thing that every fly fisher looks forward to is that bonus strike. One way that you can get a bonus strike when you’re at the end of drift with a dry fly or nymph is to let your fly swing around. Then let the fly lie in the current for about 30 seconds to see if you get that bonus hit. Catch a big one, --Greg "Please notify me of any new posts" Enter

Fly Fishing for Salmon – Find a Good Hole

2010-09-29T07:22:00.000-07:00

Fly Fishing for Salmon – Find a Good Hole Make the effort to find a hole that has plenty of salmon in it. These types of holes can be fished all day. Catch a big one, --Greg "Please notify me of any new posts" Enter your email address: Delivered by FeedBurner

A Word about Nymphs

2010-09-27T08:01:00.000-07:00

A Word about Nymphs When you’re fishing during the early spring months, most of the fish that you catch will be nymphs. The hard part about fishing for nymphs is choosing the right pattern to use. Keep this tip in mind: fish with two flies since this doubles your chances of catching one. Catch a big one, --Greg "Please notify me of any new posts" Enter your email address:

Fly Fishing for Salmon – Fishing with a Partner

2010-09-22T07:22:00.000-07:00

Fly Fishing for Salmon – Fishing with a Partner Try fly fishing for salmon with a partner so that you can spot more fish. Take turns fly fishing. One partner will fish while the other one stands on the opposite bank and keeps an eye on the behavior of the salmon and exactly where they are. Make sure that you bring along your polarized glasses. Catch a big one, --Greg "Please notify

Avoid Windy Days

2010-09-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

Avoid Windy Days Beginner fly fishers may want to avoid learning on windy days. Days that have any degree of wind will require certain skills for casting. As you’re starting out learning out how to fly fish you’ll want to choose calm days so that you can practice your casting and other techniques. Catch a big one, --Greg "Please notify me of any new posts" Enter your email address

Fly Fishing for Salmon – Keep your Hooks Sharp

2010-09-15T07:22:00.000-07:00

Fly Fishing for Salmon – Keep your Hooks Sharp The salmon has a very thick jaw so you’ll want to keep your hooks as sharp as possible so that they can penetrate deep. Catch a big one, --Greg "Please notify me of any new posts" Enter your email address: Delivered by FeedBurner

Sometimes it’s best to do nothing

2010-09-13T08:01:00.000-07:00

Sometimes it’s best to do nothing Fly fishing may seem like it’s an active sport since you’re always doing something, preparing something, and thinking about what you’re going to be doing next. However, sometimes it’s best to do nothing at all. Be patient, stand still, and just enjoy the experience. If you have to do anything, think about your top water patterns. The bottom line is that

Fly Fishing for Salmon – Mood Matters

2010-09-08T07:21:00.000-07:00

Fly Fishing for Salmon – Mood Matters Salmon can be an odd fish to catch since their mood often matters. If they are in a “taking” mood they will accept any lure and bait. However, if they are not in a taking mood they will ignore anything that you dangle in front of them Catch a big one, --Greg "Please notify me of any new posts" Enter your email address: Delivered by

Keeping your Reels Covered

2010-09-06T08:00:00.000-07:00

Keeping your Reels Covered When you’re not using your reels you should keep them covered. If you keep your reel uncovered you’ll end up with grit and dirt inside of it. As well, the outer coating of your reel can be damaged and this can lead to corrosion. If you end up with scratches on the reel you can cover the areas with clear fingernail polish to slow down the corrosion. Catch a