Fly fishing is an old and rather unique method of fishing that is typically used to capture various species of trout in streams and rivers. However, fly fishing can be used to catch many different kinds of fresh water fish, such as bass, salmon, or walleyes. Even some ocean species, such as striped bass and tarpon, can be hooked on the open water using an appropriate fly. In fact, almost any species that feeds on surface-dwelling bugs or other critters may be good targets for anglers using this method. For this reason, fly fishing allows a lot of flexibility in that it can be done from a boat, from the shoreline, or wading out into a stream or river.

Unlike most other methods of fishing that rely on a natural or artificial bait set or pulled at various depths under the water’s surface, fly fishing is typically done at or within a few inches of the surface. Because of this, fly fishing equipment is somewhat different that other types of casting or trolling equipment. The rods, reels, lures, and even the line, are specialized for this type of angling.

Fly fishing rods are usually quite long when compared to other types of fishing rods. They can range from approximately 6 feet to 14 or 15 feet long. The reason for this is that the rod is used to whip the line – and the attached fly – back and forth in the air to get the greatest distance while casting. A longer, more flexible rod also provides more action when reeling the catch in, giving the angler the ability to feel what the fish is doing – and to be honest – making the experience much more fun.

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