| Fly Fishing Tackle is the equipment you need to go | | | | are many different sorts of flies to choose from, and |
| fly fishing. You might already have some fishing | | | | it may come down to personal preference, or asking |
| tackle, or you might be a total beginner, and unsure | | | | what other people use. You might even want to tie |
| of what you need. | | | | your own flies. |
| At the very least you'll be looking at: | | | | Waders |
| Fishing Rods | | | | Chest high or waist high waders are essential if you |
| These vary in size, price and material. Carbon and | | | | are going to spend a lot of time in the water, |
| bamboo rods are popular and lightweight, so that | | | | perhaps if you are catching salmon in rivers. You |
| they can be used all day. Different sorts of rods are | | | | should look for waders that are warm, and are |
| suitable for catching different sorts of fish. If you're | | | | resistant to rips and tears, so that if you bump into a |
| not sure of what you need, ask your friends what | | | | branch, or snag your waders on a rock or something |
| they are using, do your research online, or ask at | | | | else in the water, they won't tear. If you're new to |
| your local fishing shop. | | | | fishing, then there's little point in spending your a lot |
| Fishing Reels | | | | of your budget on waders if you're unlikely to use |
| Reels hold the fishing line, and vary in price and | | | | them. |
| quality. If you fish for trout, you might want a reel | | | | Tackle box |
| that allows you to wind the line and out in by hand. If | | | | A bag or box is another essential for carrying all of |
| you fish for salmon, and spend more time in the | | | | your fishing tackle with you. You might be spending |
| water, you'll want a reel that is up to the job. You | | | | all day fishing, and so will need additional food and |
| won't need the most complicated, feature-rich or | | | | drinks, as well as all your tackle, so you need to |
| expensive reel to start with, and you might find that | | | | make sure that the bag or box you choose will be |
| you don't need to spend a lot on your fishing reel. | | | | big enough. |
| Fishing Lines | | | | You might need different sorts of clothing depending |
| Lines vary in length and price. You'll have some ideas | | | | on where and when you fish, and what you fish for. |
| as to what sort of fish you want to catch, and | | | | If you're going to be fishing for salmon, and spending |
| where you'll be fishing, so you'll know what sort of | | | | all day stood in a river, you're going to need warm |
| lines to look for. You might walready know what | | | | and waterproof clothing with big easy to access |
| brand of line you want, or what your friends use, or | | | | pockets, so that you can get what you need even if |
| whether a floating or sinking line is right for you. If | | | | your hands are wet and cold. |
| not, then you should be able to find out online, from | | | | Getting started doesn't have to be expensive, but |
| your friends or at your local tackle shop. | | | | having the right equipment from the start will make it |
| Flies | | | | easier, and more enjoyable. If you've thought about |
| Flies, baits and lures are also important, and what you | | | | taking up fishing, why not get the fishing tackle you |
| use will depend upon the fish you want to catch, | | | | need and go fishing today? |
| where you are fishing, and the time of year. There | | | | |