Beginners Fly Fishing. Lesson 2: Reel

Again, there is a plethora of choices in choosing a reel. Your reel should have enough space to hold your backing line and your fly line. Size: The reel should be rated to match your rod. Drag: The drag is the damping system that controls line shock when a fish bites....

Beginners Fly Fishing. Lesson 1: Rod

So, you want to start fly fishing? Be prepared, it’s not only the fish that bite; once you start you too will be hooked! This is a sport that you can delve into in as much detail as you like. Before you begin you will need to get some equipment: a rod and reel,...

Beginners Fly Fishing. Intro:

Are you a Chucker, Dunker or Floater? It struck me this winter, as I was shoveling snow for the nth time, that there are many ways to get a job done.  I could chuck the snow onto my neighbor’s driveway, dunk my feet in wife’s boots and claim a crippling...