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