| Some people seem quite scared to attempt this type | | | | Internet. Then, finding a good place to fish and learning |
| of fly fishing because logic states that fish live under | | | | to cast is very important. |
| the water and therefore the flies or other bait should | | | | Casting in fly fishing is not like casting in normal fishing. |
| also go under the water. However, this is not always | | | | A line cannot simply be dropped into the water like |
| true. | | | | when normally fishing. The fly has to imitate an insect. |
| Trout do get most of their meals from under the | | | | Insects do not just fall into the water. This is the reason |
| water. Yet, about 10% is eaten from above the water. | | | | there are fly fishing casting techniques. Of course, |
| When insect eggs hatch, the baby insects are known | | | | there are resources on the Internet and in books that |
| as midges. Trout come up to the surface and eat the | | | | can be read. These are sure to help. However, there is |
| midges. Dry fly fishing uses flies that imitate these | | | | nothing like experience. Practice makes progress. |
| midges. | | | | The waving of the line above the head is what lets the |
| The very first step in dry fly fishing well is to have flies | | | | line out from the fly rod. This allows the line to lay |
| that re designed well enough that they actually look like | | | | gently on top of the water. The small midge then lands |
| midges. These flies need to be quite small. Common | | | | on top of the water's surface. This is many times |
| types of midges to imitate are the caddisfly and the | | | | when trout will try to come up and eat the midge. If |
| mayfly. | | | | everything falls into the place, the trout will try to eat |
| Of course, a good rod is needed for fly fishing as well. | | | | the midge and then be caught on the hook instead. |
| The weight of the rod really depends on what each | | | | Dry fly fishing can be quite exciting because the trout |
| angler needs. If an angler needs a lighter rod to be able | | | | can be seen biting the bait rather than trying to see the |
| to cast, a light rod should be found. If an angler needs | | | | fish underneath the water. Dry fly fishing is a great |
| a heavier rod to be able to cast, a heavier rod should | | | | step up from fly fishing. However, fly fishing should be |
| be found. There are rods made of many different | | | | practiced before dry fly fishing is attempted in order to |
| materials. The rods can be bought from retailers or | | | | learn techniques and not get frustrated. Regular fishing |
| from custom makers. Advanced anglers may even | | | | is probably a good thing to try before even trying fly |
| enjoy making the rods themselves. | | | | fishing to get the idea of how fishing feels. |
| Tying the hook and the fly on correctly is very | | | | The best times to dry fly fish are from May to |
| important. There are many guides to these on the | | | | October when most midges are hatching. |