Fly Fishing Accessories For The Beginner

By Jocelyn Davidson


First time fly-fishing enthusiasts should research some of the most simple and easy to learn techniques as well as what types of clothing they will need for their first trip to a stream or river. From rod to bait called flies, you can be catching fish on your first try with all your fly fishing accessories. Check the guidelines for the fishing laws in your locale beforehand as well.

A great weight in rods for beginning fishermen would be a 6 to an 8 depending on what types of currents you will be in. The 6 is good for slower currents and even larger areas in streams and rivers. The 8 is the best for stronger current areas. Both of these have the durability to bring in small and much larger fish. Whichever rod you choose should have stiff action so check it before buying.

For a reel best suited for you as a beginner, go with the single action reel. This helps you with your casting and learning the feel of the rod and reel together. It needs to have an adjustable drag on it to help go you maneuver through the currents and to bring in the fish as they fight you.

You should not place regular fishing line on the rod and reel only line made specifically for this sport. Regular line will not be strong enough and will keep breaking on you. Dacron inner core line is best for the currents in streams, rivers and dams to help you land a big one.

The leader you decide upon should not be too heavy or to light for the best results. The tippet should be able to allow for the drift of the current naturally and be strong enough to withstand these currents and hold the fish once on your line. You can look for leaders that include all you need at most sportsman stores and online.

To figure out what size tippet is needed take the flies size you are going to use on the rod and divide by three. The three most used flies in this sport are wet, saltwater and the dry. There are many expert and intermediate sportsman which prefer tying their own flies but you will want to stick with these for now.

The dry variety of flies are made to look like the insects such as may flies, grasshoppers and others which fall into the water or land lightly on its surface. The fish will gulp these down before realizing they have been caught by you. The last type you should learn about is called the wet variety.

Other items you will need to include when starting off in this sport are boots for wading, polarized sunglasses that reduce glare from the water, a fishing knife, a basket for the catches you make and of course, the very important vest of a fly fisherman. Choose colors of clothing in the earth colors like browns and greens for best results.

Before long you will tying your own flies and be deemed an expert in this area. This is a great hobby as well as a sport for men and women alike, even children love for dad or grandpa to spend quality time while they are taught. Proper accessories are very important in your success in this sport and researching different casting styles and tips via online videos is a great way to round off your lessons.




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