There are essentially two types of fishing flies: saltwater flies and freshwater flies. Within these two categories, there are a number of subtypes, depending largely on the kinds of fish they are supposed to attract. You will find that even among avid fly fishermen, there are arguments as to which kind of fly will best attract a sought-after kind of fish; w… read more
Fly fishing relies on man-made lures that mimic a variety of food sources for fish. Anglers use not only the makeup of the flies to lure the fish to their hooks, but also seek to have the flies imitate the would-be prey's movements. It is interesting to note that while there are two kinds of flies---freshwater and saltwater flies---there are a number of diff… read more
Fishermen are always on the lookout for methods that will enable them to catch more fish. Two ways that are effective are fishing with flies and fishing with grubs. The unattractively named, but still very effective, grubs and the refined image of a fly fisherman may seem to be polar opposites, but an attitude of "whatever is working" will allow you to have… read more
Redfish are aggressive feeders, so it is relatively easy to select flies that will entice them. You will want to choose a fly that is visible in the water and has lifelike motion. The fly should also be easy to repeatedly cast long distances and throughout a long fishing day. The best redfish flies look like natural food sources and imitate crabs, shrimp, mi… read more
Fishing flies are designed and tied to imitate the natural food that a fish routinely eats. Fly fishing involves matching natural bait such as insects to tied flies. When choosing a fly, it is important to be able to properly identify the type of fly before progressing to specific fly patterns. Different types of flies will appear and act differently in the… read more
Learning how to tie your own flies is one facet that the world of fly fishing presents to participants. Having the knowledge and ability to imitate the pattern or design of a particular insect in the form of an artificial fly is very r… read more
Fly fishing is all about imitating the natural food on which trout feed. The food may be a beetle which falls from a limb into the water or a small insect larvae. Trout find food on the surface as well as under the water. The challenge… read more
There are many kinds of flies available that will catch just about anything that swims. On some days fish are deep and a wet fly does the trick, other days especially in low light conditions, floating flies works better. In salt wate… read more
Fly-fishing is a sport that relies on an attractive, artificial lure to mimic a desired food for the targeted fish. There are many types of flies to target particular types of fish. Seasoned anglers -- who rely on being able to choose… read more
Saltwater fly fishing is a world unto itself. Flies are often large and cumbersome, but if you want to land a big saltwater fish on the fly, you better have some big flies to throw at them. Don't worry if you're not Lefty Kreh, shootin… read more
Fly fishing flies are designed to imitate a food source such as bugs and fish eggs or they can be bright, gaudy patterns intended to draw an instinctive strike from large predatory fish. We will take a look at five types of flies that… read more
One of the advantages of fly fishing is that you don't need to use animal bait. Instead, "flies" are used to trigger a fish's instincts and coax it into biting onto the lure. The key to effective flies is that they look like something… read more
Tying flies is a pastime enjoyed by fly fishing anglers. Fly fishing flies have a recipe of materials that make up the fly pattern, and these materials can be altered or enhanced by anglers in order to make their own unique creation. W… read more
If you have recently considered using artificial bait over live bait while fishing, you may want to consider making your own. Ice fishing flies can be expensive, and many times snap loose from the fishing line and are lost to the water… read more
Western waters are very diverse. However, there are only about 10 "go-to" fly patterns that all fly anglers must carry to do well on waters from California's Eastern Sierra to Colorado's Rockies. That makes things easier, but when buyi… read more
Fly fishing is a sport with a huge variety of equipment, gear and accessories available to fishermen. The flies that are used are certainly no exception. They range from tiny midge imitations to the large, garish flies that are used to… read more
The Great Smoky Mountains have a diverse range of water for fly anglers. Fast-moving streams, back-country lakes and beaver ponds all hold fish and anglers must make different flies for each type of water. The flies can be general in n… read more
Artificial flies are the crux of fly fishing. Choosing a fly that will attract a fish is a lifelong education for anglers. The time of year, ecological conditions, water temperature and lighting all have an effect on what insects a fis… read more
Fly anglers use fishing flies to attract and catch a variety of fish including bass, pan fish and trout. Flies are designed to imitate natural insects and other natural food that fish eat. Underwater hatching insects, minnows and insec… read more
Maximize the efficacy of your fly-fishing gear and extend the life of your equipment--especially your fishing flies--by performing routine maintenance. Mount your fly-fishing gear in display boxes for safe storage and protection from r… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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