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Did you know that the current incarnation of fly fishing dates back to 2000 years ago? However, things weren't the same back then; fishermen didn't worry about having the latest equipment or using a popular type of reel, because advanced fishing equipment had not been invented. Ancient fishermen had to get the job done without the high tech equipment we have these days.
It's been a long road, but innovative and probably capitalistic minds and technological advancements, as well as development of the fishing industry have caused tons of change. If you were to define fly fishing, you would probably do so in the context of sports. Indeed it's true that the whole of fishing has become a sport. Meanwhile, some people fish to earn a paycheck. So, it's true that the definition of fishing would vary based on who's doing the defining and the sum total of her experiences in life.
Now that we've had our history lesson for the day, let's now discuss the details of fly fishing.
Fly fishing can be categorized into a few subspecialties - wet fly fishing and dry fly fishing.
Both of these specialties utilize the same types of fly fishing equipment. Dry fly fishing is dependant upon fast-moving water or a stream.
However, it's also possible to dry fly fish in shallow pools with a lot of small fish. This form of fishing necessitates the use of dry flies in addition.
Wet fly fishing is slightly different and very much relies on lures, wet nymphs and underwater antics. Wet fly fishing is especially suited to locations with long weeds and where it's hard to reach to the bottom of the water - these are areas where wet fly fishing is what you'd choose. When fly fishing was first being developed, this idea prevailed for quite a while. It goes without saying right until now fishing companies have used this prime concept as the driving force behind equipment development.
A big part of fly fishing, or any fishing for that matter, is uderstanding your tools. Fishing can be demanding and, like many other sports your results will depend on a number of different factors. Let's take weather for example...
I'd say that winters are very complicated for the fisher. The sportsman needs to switch to using fly reels with slightly thicker diameter in order to allow it to withstand the challenges of ice build-up on the line. Likewise, a short person should go for a rod with 8 Ft. length on the minimum.
Your technique with the rod is something that matters also. Holding the rod high above your shoulders, you're said to be in the 2 o'clock position, like your arm is the hour hand pointing to 2 on a clock, and that gives you good control to your side. You should also be cognizant of type of reel you are using and your casting technique. Just like with any sport, the quickest way to improve at fly fishing is to practice and read instructional guides. After a while you'll begin to improve and you'll start making more catches. Give it enough time and you'll be a fly fishing master; then we hope to see you up here in Montana.
Whatever your joys in life, fly fishing can be a relaxing, hypnotic escape from the chaos of everyday life. This craziness is all around us so to have a way to get away from it all and gather your thoughts is something everyone should do every so often. Fly fishing can provide the relaxation you need to recharge This is especially true in in the prime fly fishing spots like Montana and Oregon. There are other great fly fishing locations to be sure, but the great state of Montana is up at the top of that list for sure.
