I have found in my own personal opinion that fly fishing is one of the most relaxable and enjoyable hobbies that any man can have. If you like the outdoors and need a little solitude, I call it ‘thinking time,’ then give fly fishing a try! Fly fishing isn’t an expensive sport to start, and almost every age group will enjoy it. 

Fly fishing is different than using worms or live bait, and a little more patience is usually required. First of all learn what the fish are feeding on, this will give you more effective results. Then use the fly that resembles what the fish are looking to eat. I like to fly fish in deep, calm pools where salmon and trout are apt to be laying. A good tip to remember is not to cast your shadow and prevent you from getting as many bites. After years of fly fishing, I’ve learned fish are not blind or stupid. 

Whether you are wading down a shallow stream or fly fishing from a boat, it’s always a good idea to cast your line out in the fast-moving waters. Salmon and trout like to stay in the fast moving water because there is plenty of oxygen. Fly fishing using a ‘wet fly’ will allow you’re fishing fly to partly sink down in the water coming in visual contact with the fish. If a fish is interested in the fly you are using, it could take hold and you may be in for a fun battle. A ‘dry fly’ will float on top of the water, so a fish will have to rise up for it. This is called a ‘role’ for the fly. Having a good quality lightweight graphite rod and the right reel are the most important pieces in fly fishing.