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