Top Fly Fishing Tips
Using Fish Finders When Fly Fishing
Fish finders are a relatively new invention that allows you to look through the water you’re fishing in to see if any fish are around. They’re a great help to fishermen and fisherwomen alike, and make fishing easier and more fun. In this article, we’ll take a look at a few things you should keep in mind when looking … [Read More...]
Top Fly Fishing Guide
What Makes Fly Fishing Special
Fly fishing is a special approach to fishing. Fly fishing is different from bait-casting or spin-casting because fly fishing uses a weighted line to carry the nearly weightless bait forward when casting. Traditional fishing tackle is designed to have a nearly weightless line carried by weighted bait on the end. Because … [Read More...]
Wanted: Fly Fishing Stories, Tips, Techniques, Reviews, History
I'm hoping I can get some fly fishing stories contributed to this site, as well as tips, techniques, product reviews, secret fly fishing spots, etc. So if you're an avid fly fisher, please contact me and I'll set you up as a Top Fly Fishing Tips guest blogger. You'll get a free link back to your own Web site or blog (it doesn't have to be a fly fishing site or even a fishing site)! Fish stories and tall tales are welcome! Ladies fly fishing stories would be great, too.
My dad was an avid fly fisherman, but he's in a seniors' home now. I haven't asked him yet, but he's a good writer and uses the computer, so I might see if he can help me out with this site by contributing some fly fishing articles or fly fishing tips. Watching my dad tie flies and accompanying him to a trout stream was always a great pleasure. This is his racing pigeon site.
I never mastered fly fishing, but I used to troll for trout on Alice Lake (Vancouver Island, British Columbia), where the water was so clear you could see the trout rising to your lure. We'd be eating breakfast minutes after catching it. There was nothing better.
Top Fly Fishing Spots
Fly Fishing Around The World
Fly fishing is a popular sport around the world. With a history dating back nearly 2,000 years it should not be surprising that many of the world's cultures have adopted various styles of fly fishing for their sport fishing activities. Fly fishing is a sport where the basics can be learned in a few hours with a guide, … [Read More...]
Ice Fishing in Canada & Lovin’ It
When the cold months kick in the thoughts of many fishermen turn to Canada... Icy Canadian rivers and lakes do not stop fishermen from engaging in the sport they love. Fishing in the ice just calls for an improvised shelter and a hole in the ice to get started. Fishermen snare thousands of young tomcod in La Perade, … [Read More...]
Top Fly Fishing Facts
The Five Main Types of Fly Fishing Flies
Although there are hundreds of types of flies used for fly fishing, most of them fall into five specific categories, or types. These types are dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, streamers and buck tails, and terrestrials. The main purpose of the fly is to imitate an insect that the fish wants to eat. A dry fly imitates a … [Read More...]
Stream Fly Fishing for Trout – Know Their Holding Lies
When fly fishing for trout it is especially important to understand the various types of trout "lies." Trout take up their positions, or lies, based on a set of three of their basic needs when they are in moving water. These needs are shelter from a constant current, protection from predators, and the need for adequate … [Read More...]
Fly Fishing Equipment
Fly Fishing Equipment
Fly fishing tackle, gear, equipment... whatever you call it, you can find it here! Rods, reels, fly line, lures, jigs, spinners, flies, hooks, leaders, filleting knives, clothing, waders, training guides and videos, etc.! Flying Lure (#1 selling lure of all time!) CLICK HERE NOW! Flying Lure - The #1 selling lure of … [Read More...]
