Fly Fishing is a renowned fishing sport and is quite distinct in nature making use of ancient angling technique to catch fish. This method is most popular for catching salmon and trout. However, it is also used at present to grab hold of broad genus of species such as bass, pike, carp, and panfish. Besides, marine species can also be held such as snook, redfish, bonefish, striped bass and tarpon. This sport offers both challenge and relaxation to the individuals.

Fly fishing involves catching fish via making use of artificial flies, which are directed by means of fly rod as well as fly lines. Mainly made of plastics in contemporary times, fly lines are heavy cast, which directs the fly near its target. The artificial flies used for fly fishing usually vary significantly in structural characteristics as such size, color and weight. Fly fishing is employed to lure the animal and bring them out of their hiding. Flies are the lures, which are tied to hooks or a hook. These flies are developed by fur, tying hair, feathers and such materials, both synthetic and natural. Synthetic materials are more prevalent and are tremendously popular at present.

 The fly fishing rods are constructed from varied materials, in the ancient times the rods were created from bamboo or green heart. However, at present graphite and fiberglass fishing rods are reigning supreme.

 Technique:

 Fly angler makes use of a long and lighter rod as compared to the ones used in spin and cast fishing. The fly rods for freshwater fishing can be short perhaps 2 m long and almost 4.5 m long, if indulging in 2-handed fishing for catching steelhead or Salmon. 9 feet lengthy rod is average for fly fishing. In case of salt or fresh water, the weight needs to be somewhere between 3 to 5 ounces. However, recent trend suggest more towards shorter and lighter rods especially for minor streams.

 The skill required for fly fishing is indeed more than merely striking some kind of meat attached to a hook and flipping it into the water. The fly angler contrives the fly rod to and fro, enabling the fly to whirl in water simulating to attract a peculiar fish, which is more often trout.

 The kind of cast employed for fly fishing is based on the conditions. Forward cast is the most commonly used casting technique, wherein the fly angler whisks fly in air, with the movement of forearm forwards till the line gets straight. Other casting methods are single haul, roll cast, tuck cast and curve or side cast.

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