New macros - recent additions. A River Runs Through It Trailer. The River Why. Fly Fishing Morgan Run with The Troutmen. Types of Casting. Types of Fly Casts All fly casting revolves around the basic backward and forward casting strokes and the control of loop size, direction and speed.
Your eyes, legs, shoulders, arms, wrists and hands should all combine to energize and control the rod to cast the fly line, its leader and the fly to the target area. Standard Casting In a standard cast the fly line and rod are lifted with a smooth motion in an up-and-back direction. This backcast motion is stopped when the rod reaches slightly past vertical. As the fly line begins to fall or straighten out, the forward cast begins with increasing acceleration as the wrist snaps the rod from the 11 to the 1 o'clock positions, shooting the line and fly forward toward the presentation area. Roll Casting. False Casting. Standard Cast. The Double Haul. Advanced Fly Casting Techniques - the Double Haul Advance Casting: Double Haul Jim: This cast will give you more distance and better control of your line.
Its become Kelly's natural casting style even for a shorter cast. This is a beautiful stroke. Notice how Kelly is using her left hand which will call the line hand as she makes the cast, both on the forward and the back cast. As you raise the rod to start your cast, do a sharp stroke down with line hand. Again, this will increase loading on the rod and accelerate your fly line. One important element of this cast working properly is to have sufficient line speed to pull a line out your rod tip. Casting In The Wind Kelly: The “Mantra”, the wind is my friend. If the wind is from behind, you can lower your back cast. The motion is oval shape. The Pile Cast. Casting Heavy Flies. Have a question you want answered?
Email it to us at ask@midcurrent.com. Question: I have a problem casting big, heavy flies. I get lots of tailing loops and wind knots, and I worry about getting hit by the weighted projectile every time it comes by my head. Using a Sweep Set. Have a question you want answered?
Email it to us at ask@midcurrent.com. Question: I was on the river the other day, and this guy downstream from me was catching a lot of fish (way more than me). I noticed that whenever he set the hook, he pulled his rod to the side, rather than going straight up with his rod tip, the way I was taught to. What was he doing? Matt I., Bethel, CT Answer: My guess is that he was using a sweep set. Fly Fishing Fish. There are thousands of freshwater and saltwater species of fish. Some are targeted by fly fisherman, or should I say fly fisher person. Other species of fish, are just the by product and accidentally caught.
More exotic fish are being targeted by fly fishing and new techniques are developed to catch different species every day. Some of these fish, depending on country and region, may have several different names, especially in the salmon family. Basic Trout Tactics. Trout fishing is a sport for everyone.
You don't need a boat and motor, a depth locator, a pH meter, a guide, or any expensive tackle. All you need is a spinning or spin-casting outfit in working order, a box of hooks, some night crawlers and a pair of hip boots. Tactics for Wary Trout. Have a question you want answered?
Email it to us at ask@midcurrent.com. Question: I’ll be fishing some western spring creeks for the first time. I live in Maine, and I’ve never fished for really wary trout before. Do you have any tips? M. M. Panfish and Perch. Bass on a Fly. By Toney J.
Sisk If you are going to catch a bass, act like a bass. This doesn't mean you have to eat frogs and harass cute little baby ducks. But you need to think like a bass. THE USUAL REASONS for not flyfishing for largemouth bass go like this: I don’t know how. Striped Bass Fly Fishing. Surface Flies for Smallmouth. "Casting a floating fly and watching the take, whether it's a busting strike or a simple gentle sip, still gives me goosebumps.
" For my smallmouth fishing, I switch between an EZ Popper (shown here) and a Floating Minnow, depending on how the fish react to the flies. An EZ Popper creates a lot of disturbance; the Floating Minnow is more subtle. Surface Presentations. Fly Fishing Bass - by Todd Moen - Catch Magazine - Fly Fishing Videos. Fly-Fishing For Bass Part II. Fly-Fishing For Bass Part 2 - FLY TACKLE by Jim Mengle Most people associate fly-fishing with trout.
As we are aware, in our area many anglers fly-fish for a variety of species of fish in our local lagoons and saltwater. If you currently have a saltwater fly rod, (7 to 9 wt.) you are already well on the way to having an adequate outfit for bass. Fly Fishing for Beginners. Fly Fishing "For Beginners - 101" FAOL. Fly Fishing Strategy Tips. Here are 42 tips on fly selection, approach, presentation, and landing fish that can make the difference between a good day and a great one.
A collection of MidCurrent's obvious and not-so-obvious advice. Choosing Flies Scott Cramer photo Size Matters When choosing trout flies, the relative importance of fly characteristics in your selection, in order, should be: size, shape, color, and action (for stripped flies). In saltwater, action is often more important than exact size and shape. Dropper Flies or Tandem Rigs Dropper flies are a trout angler’s secret weapon. Wet vs. Fly fishing warm-water streams in Middle Tennessee. A couple of weeks ago, I was asked by a good friend of mine to speak to a fly-fishing group he started here in Murfreesboro.
The topic was "Fly fishing warm-water streams in Middle Tennessee. " While I'm certainly no expert, I've spent my share of time getting wet in the creeks and rivers near my home ... often trying to fool fish with the long rod. The following, rather long post is the basic text of what I presented last night. Hope you enjoy. While Middle Tennessee presents several very good and relatively-convenient cold-water fisheries, the search for trout – at least for the wading angler – can be adversely impacted by aggressive generation schedules (most of the best trout rivers are tailwaters), heavy rains, fluctuating temperatures, limited walk-in access … and in many cases, oppressive crowds. But, just outside your door, probably just minutes from the house are a plethora of warm-water fishing opportunities.
Smallmouth. Reading the Water. Stream reading is a vital skill for prospecting, but you should approach a day of fishing with the philosophy that not all places in a stream hold trout, and others that may hold trout cannot be blind-fished easily. SOME WATER that is easily fished during a hatch is tough to blind-fish with consistent success. Stream reading is a vital skill for prospecting, but you should approach a day of fishing with the philosophy that not all places in a stream hold trout, and others that may hold trout cannot be blind-fished easily. When you cast to rising fish, you know exactly where each fish is, you have a good idea what they’re eating, and you stalk one fish at a time. How to read the water. Reading Dirty Water. Effect of Barometric Pressure. This is part 1 of a series of articles on the theories of the different factors which produce good and bad fishing conditions. The theories aren't necessarily mine, although I've attempted to provide a thoughtful summary of information I have researched, with some modification based on personal experience.
I'm not entirely convinced that you should solely base your decision on whether to go fishing, on the measurement of the positive or negative factors based on theory. Although a number of the positive factors may indicate that the fishing will be good at your regular spot, I think to a large degree that the negative factors mean that you have to find and catch the fish in a different fashion than you would normally.
Barometric Pressure The effect of barometric pressure on fishing feeding activity is one of the more interesting theories. Barometric pressure is the measure of the weight of the atmosphere above us. By David GirdwoodManager, Thefishingnut www.thefishingnut.com. Fly-Fishing Knots. Fly Fishing Hardware. Some people take to fly fishing hook, line and "sinker," delving into every nuance of the sport and investing hundreds of dollars in fishing gear. Others dabble somewhere closer to the surface, reveling in any opportunity they can find to steal away from their busy lives and enjoy the refreshing tonic of a clear, rushing stream.
If you're a veteran angler, you probably already know what you need. But if you're just starting to fly fish, you probably need a little help navigating the complex array of gear that will accompany you to the water's edge - from rods and reels to lines, leaders, tippets, flies and streamers. Must get Starter Fly Fishing Rig! Red Truck Fly Fishing Outfitters. Great Quality Flies CHEAP PRICE! B-H Woolly Bugger Underwater. The 25 Greatest Flies of All Time. Choosing Fly Line. Cherokee NC Best Fishing in the NC Mountains - Come to Cherokee, North Carolina. Fly Fishing Lessons - Part 1. Explaining the Rod outfit. Fly Fishing Gear Basics. How to Set Up Your Line for Fly Fishing. Fly Fishing Basics. Tight Lines-Learning to Fly Cast Part 1. Tight Lines-Learning to Fly Cast Part 2. How to Fly Fish : How to Cast: Fly Fishing Tips for Beginners. Online Fishing Log. Must get beginners book. Little Red Book Of Fly Fishing.
Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die (9781584793564): Chris Santella.