Archive for August, 2011

What You Need To Make Your Own Fly

What a fisherman needs to make a fly depends on what sort of fly they want to make and what sort of fish they’re after. Some flies are dry, and float on the water, and some are wet, and sink below the surface. Some flies are made to represent aquatic insects or their larvae, or drowned adult insects. Some aren’t meant to be any particular insect, but to simply attract the fish.

One dramatic dry fly for trout is the Pont Audemer, which is used in continue reading »

Posted by admin on 23 Aug 2011
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Best Way To Learn To Fly Fish

Fly fishing is a fun sport, but can be frustrating if you are unsure of how to handle the fishing rod and reel. There are a few easy ways to get started with learning how to fly fish. Check with your local sporting goods store or bait shop to see if they offer any fly fishing classes. Usually these classes will be free or very inexpensive, as the classes are viewed as a promotional way to entice new customers into continue reading »

Posted by admin on 20 Aug 2011
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Salmon Tips: How To Get The Big One

Fishing for Salmon can be tricky at times. Here are a few tips to take along the next big fishing trip, which will help catch “the big one”.

When the sun is shining on a bright day, Salmon love to hid in their holes, making fishing more challenging. Check the hook frequently, making sure that there is no seaweed attached and that the bait is still intact. The best type of bait to use is a very shinny scaled fish, such as a herring. The scales of the bait will attract continue reading »

Posted by admin on 17 Aug 2011
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