Fly Fishing Basics

Fly fishing basics, just the facts - that’s all this is!  Some simple instructions to get you started on a sport that has worldwide appeal.  Fly fishing is a sport where artificial flies are used to replicate natural foods that fish are attracted to. 

The most important part of fly fishing is to learn how to cast.  When first practicing your casting wear goggles or glasses and be in an area clear of obstacles or people.  To start with, pull about 15 feet of line from the reel with your left hand (if you’re a leftie you should reverse this) and let it fall in front of you in a line.  With your thumb on the top of the rod grip quickly move the rod to the 2 o’clock position and turn to watch the line fall behind you.  Before it touches the ground, move the rod to the 10 o’clock position and the line should fall in front of you in a straight line.  Keep practicing this move and increasing the amount of line that you pull of the rod. 

This is just the basic fly fishing technique, but to be done correctly it may be wise to take a few lessons from a qualified instructor.  Like all sports your skill will improve with practice.  Go on, give it a try!