Different types of Fly Fishing

Different types of Fly Fishing

Different types of Fly Fishing

Fly fishing is a method of fishing that involves using an artificial fly as opposed to using bait or worms. It differs from traditional fishing in that fly anglers cast a hook that usually has tiny pieces of yarn, feather, foam, fur or other similar and often colorful material using thread to make what is called a "fly." The most common kinds of fish to be caught by using a fly are the salmon, chars, trout and most game fish although most types of fish can be caught with this method. Trout are the most popular to catch since they live and feed in shallow waters and eat small insects. On a recent trip to the lake, I woke up early in the morning from my cabin in the Shuswap and was able to catch 3 fish before dawn even broke.

Fly fishing is a very popular sport. Most fishermen will agree that it is a relaxing hobby which can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life. Most anglers would also agree that it is not just about catching fish. This type of fishing appeals to those who are more environmentally conscious since it is less harmful to the fish overall than numerous other techniques and the majority of anglers return their catch.

There are two main kinds of fly fishing. The classic method is known as dry fly fishing. This is when the fisherman uses an artificial fly which is cast so that it will float on top of the water. The theory is that the fly will pass over the fish which will rise up and bite it. Once on the hook, the fisherman then tries to control the fish's attempts to escape. The fisherman will tire out the fish during the retrieval process so he can take the fish from the water with a landing net.

Many anglers prefer this kind of fishing style since everything is visible. The fisherman casts at a fish he can see, the fly is visible as it floats on the surface of the water, and he can watch the fish take the fly. One drawback to fly fishing is that trout and other fish naturally tend to feed underwater, so they may not be as likely to come up to take a dry fly.

This brings us to the second kind of fly fishing, a method known as nymph fishing. When real flies lay their eggs in the lake or river, the eggs hatch out as nymphs, which make their way to the surface where they hatch into a fly. Nymph fishing uses imitations of different nymphs that are weighted down to stay below the water surface. This kind of fishing is often regarded as more challenging by anglers since all the action takes place beneath the surface.

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