The goal of fly fishing is to cast a virtually waightless fly onto the water in a particular spot where the fish are.
There are many variations and setups for particular fish, but the fly fishing rig has six essential components.
Those components are the fly rod, reel, backing line, fly line, leader, and fly. It is the different combinations of these components that make endless possibilities for whatever type of fishing one may do, from ocean to stream, from salmon to trout.
Fly rods are generally made much longer than spin cast rods. This is done to create leverage and a delivery system to get your line and fly far out into the water where fish are feeding. The length gives the rod much more flexibility and action. Fly rods are weighted according to the type of fishing being done and fly being used.
The fly reel itself is very simple. It has a basic drag system that can be set according to how easily you want line to be stripped out or reeled in while casting or bringing in a fish. It's main purpose is line storage. Unlike a spin cast rod, the fly reel is located at the very end of the fly rod for more leverage.
The backing line is strong braided line placed on the reel first before the fly line is added. It's purpose is to created a strong attachment of the fly line to the reel, and provide a safety mechanism if too much fly line is let out when casting, or stripped out when catching a fish. Typically 30 to 40 yards of 10-15 lb strength backing line is sufficient for a majority of fishing conditions.
The fly line itself is the most critical line on the reel. The "weight" of the line is what enables it to effectively get out in the water to the spot you need to fish. The taper is the degree by which the fly line goes from thicker to thinner from the beginning to the end of the line, while the weight is the heaviness of the fly line.
The leader is the clear piece of line that is tied to the end of the fly line. It allows for a smooth delivery of the fly to the water. The fly leader is also tapered, so that when casting, the heavier end toward the fly line will set down, and the skinnier end attached to the fly will gently come down into the water. This allows for less ripples to scare away the fish.
The fly is attached to the end of the leader. Flies can generally be divided into two categories. Dry flies which float on top of the water and require a fish to rise from the water and strike, and wet flies, which sink beneath the surface of the water and mimic food that the fish will feed on.
Fly fishing is an art that is developed over time. In addition to an understanding of the basic materials needed, you need experience through trial and error. You will gain an understanding through time what combinations work best for specific weather condtions, hatches and times of the year. Continue you to hone your skills on your jouney to becoming a fly fisherman.
There are many variations and setups for particular fish, but the fly fishing rig has six essential components.
Those components are the fly rod, reel, backing line, fly line, leader, and fly. It is the different combinations of these components that make endless possibilities for whatever type of fishing one may do, from ocean to stream, from salmon to trout.
Fly rods are generally made much longer than spin cast rods. This is done to create leverage and a delivery system to get your line and fly far out into the water where fish are feeding. The length gives the rod much more flexibility and action. Fly rods are weighted according to the type of fishing being done and fly being used.
The fly reel itself is very simple. It has a basic drag system that can be set according to how easily you want line to be stripped out or reeled in while casting or bringing in a fish. It's main purpose is line storage. Unlike a spin cast rod, the fly reel is located at the very end of the fly rod for more leverage.
The backing line is strong braided line placed on the reel first before the fly line is added. It's purpose is to created a strong attachment of the fly line to the reel, and provide a safety mechanism if too much fly line is let out when casting, or stripped out when catching a fish. Typically 30 to 40 yards of 10-15 lb strength backing line is sufficient for a majority of fishing conditions.
The fly line itself is the most critical line on the reel. The "weight" of the line is what enables it to effectively get out in the water to the spot you need to fish. The taper is the degree by which the fly line goes from thicker to thinner from the beginning to the end of the line, while the weight is the heaviness of the fly line.
The leader is the clear piece of line that is tied to the end of the fly line. It allows for a smooth delivery of the fly to the water. The fly leader is also tapered, so that when casting, the heavier end toward the fly line will set down, and the skinnier end attached to the fly will gently come down into the water. This allows for less ripples to scare away the fish.
The fly is attached to the end of the leader. Flies can generally be divided into two categories. Dry flies which float on top of the water and require a fish to rise from the water and strike, and wet flies, which sink beneath the surface of the water and mimic food that the fish will feed on.
Fly fishing is an art that is developed over time. In addition to an understanding of the basic materials needed, you need experience through trial and error. You will gain an understanding through time what combinations work best for specific weather condtions, hatches and times of the year. Continue you to hone your skills on your jouney to becoming a fly fisherman.
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