Outdoor Seminar: The Basics of Fly Fishing
Equipment Rod Reel Assorted Flies Belly boat Fishing vest Waders Boots
Where to fish? Ocean Lakes Rivers & Streams
Freshwater fish Brook Trout Rainbow Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Large/Small mouth Bass
Saltwater fish Florida Keys Tarpon Texas Redfish Striper Perch Corbina Salmon
What to use for bait? Imitation Flies Imitation Flies are tied using feathers, fur, nylon, copper and many other useful materials to create a “look alike” Imitation flies are a direct duplicate of a real bug. For example a grasshopper, mosquito, and nymphs
The Skills of a true Angler Know where the fish like to “hang-out” Remember to take into account the current temperature, season, and amount of vegetation is in the area Oceans, lakes, and streams create a tremendous difference on how fish react to the different environments. An angler must be able to know what the fish are biting and why? If the angler is a true experienced fisherman, he will tie an imitation fly along side the stream he’s about to fish
The passion to fish The passion to fish only comes when one is patient enough to wait for something or nothing to happen. A true angler enjoys both the surrounding nature and the pursuit to catch the “BIG” whopper. Everyone can enjoy the sport of fishing and the enjoyment only gets better when the fish puts up a good fight. Fishing is a nice leisure sport that doesn’t take much effort, only a lot of patience and soul searching.