Fly Fishing

Andy Kitchener asked:


If you are fishing for salmon you are sure to be treated to a bit of a fight and there are a few things you need to know before you embark on this great outdoor activity to make it as enjoyable as possible. There are many different ways you can go fishing for salmon but as fly fishing enthusiasts will agree, you can easily go after salmon with the perfect fly for a fantastic fishing experience. In general you will need a 12-16 ft. graphite or fibreglass rod, fly reel and line but the type of fly you will need will vary depending on the type of salmon you are after. Fly fishing is particularly fruitful for Alaska Salmon although we have customers taking salmon throughout Europe including countries as diverse as Scotland, Ireland, Norway, Sweden and even the Faroe Islands. European Salmon fishing is the main type we will be talking about in this article as a basis for comparison.

Firstly, if you want to fish for salmon in cold waters, you will need to pick an appropriately sized fly. Large flies that are fished slowly will work the best in this type of water. You should also consider the taking zone of the salmon, which is usually quite small so your fly will need to land within a few feet of the salmon. It is not uncommon to use flies of three inches and more in cold conditions and tubes are quite popular for this type of environment. For deeper pools copper tube flies may be necessary to get deep to where the salmon or in  shallower faster rivers it may be necessary to have a lighter fly that can skate over the surface stimulating the salmon into taking the fly.

The colour of your fly should also be considered when choosing the right salmon flies. Yellow has a significant impact on fly fishing in cold waters whereas yellow, orange and green are excellent choices for spring. Warm waters tend to use gold, silver or holographic bodies or binding around simple black flies. The best flies can be a combination of black, yellow and silver to create a variety of effects. Ensure you have a large selection of different colours and sizes of salmon flies to choose from for every situation. Always take into account the fish you are aiming for, what water you are fishing in and what the temperature is alongside other more detailed fly fishing factors. One of the most popular modern flies is the Allys Cascade Fly and the Allys Shrimp in its different colours has proved highy popular and caught many salmon.

If you are new to fly fishing you should be aware that although the concept of fly fishing is simple the practice and knowledge required is quite complex. You need to ensure you have the right fly, leader and tippet and much more to make sure you don’t end up losing the fish at the crucial moment. The best advice to give would be to take a selection of flies along with a selection of leaders and tippets to create the perfect fly fishing experience for whatever situation. Practice and theory learning alongside some sage advice from a professional fly fisher will help you build up the confidence to choose your fly with ease every time.

Why not try a black and yellow nylon salmon tube fly, a willie gunn or a black and yellow copper tube for cold water salmon fishing although this colour combination is highly reliable throughout the year and highly recommended.

 



Keira

TYLER N asked:


I am not talking about fishing for flys. I mean you use artificial lures that resemble bugs that live near or in the water

Kaylee

fishing83 asked:


I am looking for any suggestion for a fly fishing company name that sticks out and sounds very professional. any suggestions. oh yeah and the company is going to be fishing for trout in Utah on rivers and streams.

Melody

David Kensington asked:


Fly fishing tackle is a specialist sport, where specialist tools are required to catch the right fish. The tools used in this type of fishing are different to the normal tools used in other fishing’s. For example; the use of artificial flies is paramount and the reel is made through the use of gears in order to get the correct thrust needed to sling the line. By carrying out this sport ultimately adds up to a large cost, which is why it is wise to shop around for the best deals and the right equipment.

I have found on many occasions that when shopping in my local tackle shop, they either have run out of what I need or don’t even sell what I want. Furthermore the equipment is normally very expensive. With much research I have found that shopping online for my fly fishing tackle works out to be much better. Many of the tools online range from; fishing lines, rods, reels and artificial flies are easy to find and are supplied in huge stocks, meaning they will never run out.

Whilst searching online I had found one website that truly stood out. There was an impressive amount dedicated to fly fishing tackle and had every attribute associated with the sport available to buy. For beginners there are fly fishing books available to buy that teaches you the art of fly fishing. In the book section alone twenty -five different books just on fly fishing where found, where as in my local tackle shop I only found one. Furthermore this website has fly fishing giant Donegal flies entire range available to buy. By having an established company such as Donegal on their site it is possible to buy almost all the tools needed to carry out fly fishing. Furthermore because this is an online store the prices are usually less than the RRP found in your high street or local fishing tackle shop.

Furthermore, to obtain tools that you would not normally be able to get in your store can be found online because the internet is a global shop. By buying tackle from different online stores from different countries means that stock not found in your country can be found somewhere else.

In regard to fly rods, which is one of the main tools used when fly fishing tackles it is possible to see that with online shopping you can find many different makes ranging from Hardy, Scott, Grey and Loomins all on one page, making it very easy to choose the one you want. This is a very good way of buying goods as you can research reviews on potential buys and see what suits you the most

From this article it is possible to see that the best place to buy fly fishing tackle in my opinion is online. In regards to the tools needed, the rod, line, reel and flies can all be bought online at a lower rate than those normally found in your high-street.



Marisol

shon42073 asked:


I am curious to know how many people fly fish for trout. If you never have why not, what are some of your preconceived notions about it, do you think its to hard ? I been doing it awhile and its the most diffucult yet most rewarding thing i have done.

Annabelle