All About Fly Fishing Tips & Tricks from The Masters

All About Fly Fishing Tips & Tricks from The Masters

All About Fly Fishing Tips & Tricks from The Masters

All About Fly Fishing Tips & Tricks from The Masters the following is a compilation of tips and tricks from various fly-fishing experts such as the Southern Cross Fly Fishers, the Pro Fly Fishers Club, Mohican Fly Fishers Club, Don Berthiaume who is the publisher of the American classic, “Long-Lost Fly-Fishing Secrets,” and Tony Oswald of World Angler Magazine.

I produced a good summary of the most important tips from the following resources, which I believe will be beneficial for both starters and professionals.

Landing your catch

  1. Tire the fish by carefully releasing the line and controlling it cautiously with your hand using the reel. A hooked fish, after several attempts to escape, will finally give up and approach you, and in this case, rotate the reel slowly – the line going back towards you.
  2. Ready your net. Keep in mind that a responsible fly angler will see to it that his equipment is in good condition, including the net. Check if your net is resistant to breakage and out of tangles before using it.
  3. Now, you are ready to place your fish in the net. Instead of scooping the fish out of the water, pull the net upwards then place your fish inside. Keep a part of your net submerged in water so that it will be easier to hold, and the fish’s movement will still be absorbed by the water.
  4. Remove the hook.

Tying your fly to your tippet

If you are having trouble tying your fly to your tippet, try to hold the fly against a solid and single background, like the clear blue skies on a sunny day, where you can clearly see your fly. This can also be done behind a big, single-colored leaf.

Look around you. You will see solid-colored backgrounds which can help you with this problem.

Hiding from the fish

A fish can easily be distracted by movements and can clearly see the figures of any threats from the water. So, answer this by being INVISIBLE!

A simple trick is by remaining in a shaded area instead of standing in a sunlit part to avoid detection.

Wind problems

Do not allow windy weather to ruin what can be a nice fishing day. Learn to adjust. How, might you ask? By changing your casting technique!

To achieve a good result in doing the techniques below, the wind must be 20 to 30mph at 10 feet above the water, or 5mph at 2 feet over the water. Other circumstances need a relative adjustment.

  1. If the wind is blowing at your face, simply throw your line backward, and when it drops horizontally a few feet from the water at your back, use a sidearm cast and pull the line on the low level to the front.
  2. If the wind is blowing at your back, do the opposite of number 1. Low sidearm cast your line backwards then simply make your normal overhead cast.
  3. If the wind is blowing on your left or right, do low backward casts and low sidearm casts perpendicular to the wind.

Accident-proofing your Fly-Fishing Activity

Always take necessary precautions whenever you set out to fly fish. Your safety should always come first, and this should be true even with a tranquil activity like fly fishing.

Here are some guidelines to assure your well-being.

  1. Obey all signs. Known fly fishing reservoirs put caution boards and warnings about slippery rocks or the usual occurrence of heavy currents. Better choose to obey them than be sorry forever.
  2. If possible, do not go alone. Have someone watch over you while you do your fishing. If you decide to bring your children with you, supervise them as closely as possible. Remember, you are near water, so there is always that danger of drowning.
  3. Know the weather. A portable radio will help you determine the possibility of continuing with your fly-fishing activity for the day.
  4. Always bring a first-aid kit when going fly fishing to relieve simple injuries. Your kit must contain antiseptic cream, waterproof adhesive plasters, and insect repellent.
  5. When casting, be sure to check for any people near you to avoid accidentally hooking them. Also, look up for any overhead obstructions like tree branches and electrical wires.
  6. Keep your fluids up especially on warm days. Always bring a bottle of drinking water with you.
  7. Dress appropriately. Wear layers of clothing that you can remove if the day gets warm.
  8. When a thunderstorm is approaching, get out immediately from the water.
  9. Protect yourself from sunburn. Put some maximum protection sunscreen on your skin and always wear a hat on sunny days. Sunglasses will protect your eyes from damage due to prolonged exposure to the sun.
  10. Wear non-slip shoes with felt soles to avoid stumbling on wet surfaces.
  11. Be aware of the schedule of tides and dam releases.
  12. Keep a set of dry clothes in your car.
  13. Avoid alcohol until fishing is over.

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Best Wishes, Coyalita

See Tomorrow: “Fly Fishing Around the World”

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