How to Go Fly Fishing

So you’re thinking about taking a nice relaxing trip, maybe even do a little fly fishing and enjoy the outdoors. You might be wondering “How do you fly fish? Is it hard to learn?” The truth is fly fishing is great way to spend time outdoors and you can do it almost anywhere from oceans to creeks and lakes and most national parks and big campground offer classes to help you get started. If you already have your rod and reel and you have taken a few practice casts in your backyard with no one looking here are a few techniques you will want to try.

How to go fly fishing using Deep Swing and Retrieve

Stand up stream and cast your line downstream and let the line out until it reaches the desired depth, wait, then reel your fly in at different speeds until it attracts a fish. Deep swing and retrieve works the best when you are fishing in deep water.

How to go fly fishing using Weighted Nymphs

Cast your line upstream from where the fish are swimming and let the nymph drift down current naturally. Before trying this technique make sure your line in buoyant enough to keep the fly from snagging on the bottom.

How to go fly fishing using Dry Fly Swung

The dry fly swung techniques works well if you use a fly that’s light enough to just skim the surface. Start by casting slightly down stream, let your line out and let the current swing the fly until it’s downstream. Continue repeating the steps and walking down stream between each cast to make sure you have covered all the areas where fish maybe hiding.
The best way to learn how to go fly fishing is to head out and ask other fisherman what they are using, where they are casting, and of course why? You will find other are more than happy to share their knowledge and passion about fly fishing.