Flies For Fly Fishing

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Fly Fishing Flies

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 water you can catch Sails on streamers and poppers, and Bonefish on little crab imitations. Fly-fishing is similar in freshwater… read more
Different Kinds of Flies for Fly Fish

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 the right kind of fly and mimic the movement of the insect or animal the fly represents -- carry a large supply of varied fli… read more
The Best Salt Water Flies for Fly Fishing

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, shooting out 150-foot casts. In many situations only a short cast is required to get to the fish. read more
What Are the Types of Flies for Fly Fishing?

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
Where Can I Buy Western Flies for Fly Fishing?

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 buying flies, there are many options to consider. A few fly dealers, shops and websites stand out as places to go--or click on--i… read more

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Types of Fly Fishing Flies

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
How to Make Fly Fishing Flies

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
Alaska King Salmon Fishing Methods

In Alaska, king salmon are highly-sought-after fish, due to their large size, fighting ability and flavorful fillets. Kings can be fickle creatures to catch, but follow these time-tested techniques and you'll land a lot more of them. read more
Types of Fishing: Fresh & Salt Water

Fishing is one of the world's oldest methods of obtaining food. Archaeologists have even discovered stone-age fishing hooks made of bone. Since the early days of fishing the activity has diversified into more than just a search for foo… read more
How to Tie Fly Fishing Flies

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
Making Fly Fishing Flies

Making fishing flies brings out the creativity in anglers as they painstakingly craft flies that will fool their quarry into biting. This guide helps you create the Glo Bug, the famous egg-imitating fly used to catch salmon, steelhead… read more
The Best Flies for Bass Fly Fishing

Bass are quickly becoming a favorite species for fly fishing anglers to pursue since they are readily available in most states and take surface and subsurface presentations very well. No matter the forage bass are feeding on, there is… read more
How to Use Salmon Fishing Lures

Anglers take salmon on a variety of fishing lures, chief among them spoons, spinners, jigs and especially flies. Taking salmon with a lure is the mark of a skilled angler. Almost anyone can catch salmon with a few salmon eggs, but it t… read more
How to Catch Alaska Salmon

Salmon fishing and visiting Alaska go hand in hand. You can catch massive King salmon, weighing 30 pounds and up, or haul in your limit of silver (coho), Chinook, sockeye and pink salmon. Live bait is deadly throughout the year, while… read more
Oologah Dam White Bass Fishing Tips

Oologah Lake in Oklahoma is located 30 miles northeast of Tulsa. The lake is formed by Oologah Dam, which acts as a flood control device for the Arkansas River system. White bass tend to congregate near the dam, and a wide variety of… read more
The Best Landlock Salmon Lures

Landlocked salmon are a popular game fish that can be caught with conventional or fly-fishing tackle. Landlocked salmon will strike a variety of lures as long as the lures are fished at the same depth as the salmon. Lures can be fished… read more
How to Identify Fly Fishing Flies

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
Hawaii Fishing Techniques

Fishing in Hawaii is a refreshing activity done from the beach or boat. Hawaiian waters still yield large marlin, tuna, tarpon, bluefin and oama. Fishing can be as simple or as complicated as you wish it to be in Hawaii. Use a simple b… read more
How to Set Up a Fly-Fishing Line

There is more to fly-fishing than learning how to tie flies. The fly-fishing line setup is a precise and effective means of landing fish via a wet or dry fly. Once the fly rod and reel have been chosen for the day's catch, the line nee… read more

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