Learn to Cast a Fly Rod part 3 of 3 You are casting like a pro! Thanks again for coming back for yet another session of "learn to cast a fly rod", or beginner fly fishing. By now you have hopefully read through the 2 prior parts I have posted. By now you should be able to comfortably get 20 ft. of fly line in the air, make 2 or 3 false casts, and lay the line back down on the ground in front of you. If you are not able to do this right now, that’s okay, just keep practicing

Learn to Cast a Fly Rod part 2 of 3 Ready For the Next Bite Hello and thanks for coming back for more of my series on learning to fly fish, or just "learn how to cast a fly rod". In part one we covered some of the very basic items needed to get you casting a fly rod, I even gave you a drill to get you started. I hope the practice was well received and you were able to begin to learn how to cast your fly rod. Before we get into the bulk of the next lesson we are going to lear

So You want to Learn how to Cast? In your quest to learn to fly fish or just learn to cast a fly, whether you are a beginner fly fisherman or a seasoned pro, we all had to start somewhere. Together we are going to go through some of the basic skills and drills needed to be able to get that string in the air and sing. No Words Needed By now if you want to learn how to cast a fly rod, you have no doubt watched more than a few You tube videos by now and read a handful of on-line

I Want to Fly Fish, But I have to learn to cast a fly Rod First? First off, I want to commend you on your future quest to explore the art and science of fly fishing. Learning to Fly fish, and "How to Learn to cast a fly rod" is both an artful and captivating fishing method that has captivated enthusiasts for centuries. With its roots traced back to ancient times, this serene sport has evolved into a cherished tradition enjoyed by countless individuals worldwide. True Beauty a

Sticker Art, The Fishing Edition If you are just learning to fly fish, or even if you have been fishing for a while now let us take a quick minute and discuss world of window art, or sticker art, or Sticker Art. I am not sure why people feel it is necessary to let the world know that “hey I fly fish”, but to each his own. Over the years I have been known to adorn my vehicle with a sticker or two, you know to show solidarity and support for the companies or products that I us

Fly Rod Starter kits, typical stater kit "Fly rod starter kits or combo kits" are perfect for beginners who want to dive into the art of fly fishing, or learning to cast a fly rod, without breaking the bank. These comprehensive packages provide most of the essential tools needed to start casting and catching fish. Typically, a starter fly rod kit includes a lightweight fly rod ranging from 7 to 9 feet in length, a matching reel, pre-spooled with backing, fly line, and leader.

How the heck are fly rods made?

Getting to good water to Fly Fish As you learn to fly fish and begin to discover all the great things about this sport, you have probably read more than your fair share of articles, watched about 120,789 videos on you tube, and any other media that you can get your hands on but you still have to be able to "get to good water to fly fish". With all of this online sleuth work there is one thing that you can only discover the hard way, and that is to go outside for yourself. I h

Fly Fish with a Nymph is not a Dirty Word! We have covered quite a bit of information so far, if you are just learning to fly fish, or even if you have some experience and might be a little rusty or unsure of things, this article might be helpful "Fly Fish with a Nymph" is our topic today. I will talk about nymphing and how to understand what we are talking about when people talk about nymph when it comes to fly fishing. You may have already read from other sources that a Tr

Fly Fishing Tools and tool time, the Must Haves Thanks again for coming back and for letting me help you on your journey as a new Flyfisher. If you are just learning to fly fish or if you have a few seasons under your belt let’s have a quick discussion about "fly fishing tools" that you need while you are fishing. Everyone who has his or her favorite can’t live without tools that they take with them on the water almost every day. I read posts every day about which tool do I n

Stream, Creeks, Rivers Oh my! As you are learning to fly fish, and by now have watched 100K hours of Youtube videos, read so many on-line articles that your head feels as if it would explode. Let’s add more fuel to the fire and talk about the terms Stream Creek and River. I know what’s the difference is and why does it matter?. The reason it matters is when you go to a new fishing area, weather it be a new state or new river system, you need a few tidbits of information to he

Quick insight to learning more about Tippets and Leaders

Fly lines for Fly Fishing demystified, hopefully? fly Lines I thought today we would take a deep dive and Geek out, and spend a few minutes talking about fly lines themselves, instead of talking about learning to cast, or learning to fly fish. If you are going to become that ACE on the water, you should at least know a little bit about the tools of the trade. Let’s talk about the basics first, as to what a fly line really is. Well, a fly line is a line made up of two basi