How to Be a Better Fly fisher
For someone who has never been down a beautiful clear stream in the early mornings to cast a fly line with a nymph for a trout has no idea what joy fly fishing actually brings. And it is not about the catching- the fishing itself is so beautiful and perfect- no wonder many fishermen has actually fallen in love with it. The birds chirping, the mistiness of the trees and bushes around, the stream whooshing by, the chill in the air, the serenity, peaceful ambiance and if the catching happens to be as good as the fishing, nothing like it! Here are some tips that will make you a better fly fisherman.
This not only is applicable for fly fishing but any type of fishing all together. It is a common courtesy to take your line of the water for an angler who has a fish on the line. This is to give them enough space to land their fish especially if fishing down river from another angler.
Silence is golden when you are fly fishing- you do not want to spook the fish and also the other fly fishers around. You are here to fish in peace and solitude, better to leave the dog and the radio back at home.
What could possibly go wrong in a beautiful place like this? But you never know. In order to reach those otherwise hard to reach places, we often prefer to wade, but remember never fish by yourself on an unknown lakes, river or streams, always wear a good pair of wading boots, use a strong but flexible wading staff and know the area where you are wading.
One of the most important fly fishing etiquette is to be a helping hand – from lending something they need like an extra line to retrieving something that has floated down river. It is only going to make your fishing trip a more pleasurable one – getting to know some new people and more.
Next, the tackle box- keep your soft plastic baits and worms in a small container away from your other lures. Buying separate small tackle boxes also helps a lot. For instance-one for your worms and the other for spinner baits. There are also seasonal tackle boxes that you can use at a particular time of the year.
When you know are going on a fly fishing trip, gets your things organized. It helps a lot when you have things kept in order and can reach for them quickly when you need them. Carry your wading staff when fishing in those unfamiliar waters, a good pair of wading shoes for a better grip, your sun block- you would be glad at the end of the day that you did carry it! Wear your polarized glasses – it enables you to see beneath the water and keep an eye on your fish. Do not wear clothes that are re, yellow, black white or navy blue – to discourage the insects and bugs.
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