Have you ever struggled to string fly line through the guides of your fly rod when getting ready to head out on the water for the day? I know I have. Today I have a tip that will help you out more than you would have thought. [Read more…]
How to Hold a Fly Rod
April 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
There are certain things about fly fishing and learning how to fly fish that are simple yet make all the difference in the world. When you are just starting out and learning the fly fishing basics you’ll start out learning how to cast a fly rod. One of the most important and sometimes overlooked aspects of fly casting is how to hold a fly rod.
Fly Rod Action Advantages and Disadvantages – Fly Fishing Basics
September 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In previous articles about choosing the right fly rod (Part 1, Part 2), I discussed a few of the key points in determining the right fly rod for you in your course of learning the fly fishing basics and how to fly fish. One of these key points was the fly rod action. Those actions were fast, medium/progressive, and slow. Each of these fly rod actions have basic advantages and disadvantages that allow you to be used more efficiently in certain circumstances and not in others. I’d like to discuss some of those advantages and disadvantages today. [Read more…]
Essential Equipment to Get Started Fly Fishing – Fly Fishing Basics
August 20, 2012 by 11 Comments
When starting out on the path to learning how to fly fish, you can easily become overwhelmed by the amount of equipment it seems is necessary in order to get started fly fishing. I’d like to go over the essential items that can get you out and on the water in no time and leave all of the extra accessories that just plain aren’t necessary at home.
