* Fly Casting Drills

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Fly Casting Drills
By Marilyn Davis


Casting Drills
2000-10-01 - Capt. Tom Rowland www.saltwaterexperience.com/, Permitfly4@aol.com

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The ready position, usually ignored, is one of the most important things that flats anglers should practice.

Being able to cast over 100 feet is admirable, but that certainly shouldn't be the only thing that you practice before your next flats trip.

In fact, the best thing to practice is to be able to cast 40-50 feet quickly and accurately rather than 150 feet slowly.

1. Use the rod and the type of fly hookup that you are likely to use for fishing to practice your casting.

2. Practice stripping the line off the reel and restripping it as quickly as possible. You , the angler, should be ready to fish within a minute after you step on the deck.

3. Try to cast from the ready position to 50-60 feet and practice throwing to a target.

4. When you have hit the target, strip in and get back into the ready position as quickly as possible. Pay close attention to where you are stripping the line. A hula-hoop placed behind you can simulate the cockpit of the boat.

5. Practice with 2 casting objects. Go from the ready position to a section placed at 11:00 and 50 feet. Deliver your cast and then pick up and go to a target at 9:00 and 70 feet with as few false casts as possible.

Strip back in and get back into the ready position quickly. This is one of the most realistic practice situations. Visualize a fish swimming towards you and coming across the bow. Cast to the fish imagining it at 11:00. Imagine that your cast went unnoticed, pick up and cast farther at 9:00. If that doesn't do it, strip in and get ready for another shot.

6. Minimize false casts. Try to practice throwing as few false casts as possible. This will improve your speed and line shooting ability.

7. Practice throwing long casts, but practice throwing them from the ready position and not with the line extended in front of you. This will develop the skill that that you will actually use while fishing and you will also become very good at getting into the ready position quickly.

8. Throw casts 30-50 feet during practice. Short casts are sometimes difficult for anglers who have only practiced throwing distance casts. In general, on a normal trip you will cast at this distance several times a day .

9. Maintain your lines in good condition or purchase a new line for your trip. Old lines become sticky and tangle frequently. Make sure you clean lines at least once a day.

10. Try to practice with the rod that you are likely to use. For a tarpon trip practice with an 11 or 12 weight if you can get your hands on one.

If you don't own one, try to borrow one from a friend or your local tackle shop. There is a big difference between a 9 and an 11, and it is almost incomparable to a 4 or 5 weight. It will be useful to be ready and used to the bigger rod before you get on the boat.

11. To strengthen your arms and wrists, pretend that you are casting with a full wine bottle held by the neck. This will strengthen the muscles that you use for casting as much as anything.

The more you strengthen the little muscles in your forearm and wrist, the more powerfully you will be able to cast.

Even though these techniques may seem simple, they all have great value and will increase your skills and make you a better flats fisherman.

It is not enough to simply try to remember these tips; you have to practice so that all of this is second nature. Many anglers practice for their upcoming trip by constantly throwing as far as they can.

Long casts in your repertoire will increase your chances getting the fly in front of a fish, but 30-60 foot casts are heavily used while fishing the flats. Sure, you can still practice throwing 110 feet of fly line and I recommend it, but practice the most basic things too.

You have a tremendous amount invested in your flats trip when you combine the hotel and guide expenses, the time away from work and family, and all of the time that you have practiced. Quantify your investment by being fast and practiced on the small details.

If you are not a good caster at this point, don't be intimidated. The more you practise these tips the more they will become part of your good fishing habits, and you will become a better flats angler. These will not substitute good casting, but without the right preparation, the best casters in the world can't get it out of the boat.

Tight Lines,

Capt. Tom


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* Fly Fishing Book

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Fly Fishing Books
By Steve Sharpe


Although experience is a great teacher when you are learning about fly fishing, you may also want to look into the myriad of books that are available on the topic. Fly fishing involves a lot of things, and you’ll need to know about these things if you’re going to be effective in the sport. Fly fishing books are a great way to start learning!

A quick search on Amazon.com shows over 8,000 titles on fly fishing available! Prices range between $10 and $50. Some of these books are purely instructional while others contain anecdotes and fish stories designed to entertain. You can get books that tell you the best places to fish at and the most satisfying fly fishing destinations.

Fly fishing books are great resources as well if you want to learn how to tie your own flies. One of the first things you need to know in fly tying is what the flies look like that you’re trying to mimic. When the book comes with illustrations, you can easily match your fly to the picture.

Online books are another great way to get information about fly fishing. There are many e-books available for download. Look for the ones that will fit your needs. If you’re a beginner, you may want a comprehensive guide to all aspects of fly fishing. If you’re more experienced, an update book may be the way to go.

When choosing a fly fishing book, look at the author first. Are they qualified to write this book? What experience do they have in the sport? Can they provide you with compelling reasons to take his or her advice? You will get more accurate information from a person who has personal experience to offer.

Is the book easy to read? When you are reading a book filled with technical language, it can be overwhelming and it isn’t likely to help you much. The author should define unfamiliar language early on in the book and keep reminding you throughout the text what they are referring to.

Don’t opt for long winded tomes of pages akin to War and Peace. They aren’t likely to give you much good advice plus the boredom factor has to come into play. A lot of great information can be packed into a few pages. Opt for the shorter book rather than the longer one so you get what you pay for!

Fly fishing books are wonderful sources of information when you are learning about this sport. Find a book that you are comfortable reading that also gives you what you are looking for. The choices are vast, so go online or get to the bookstore today and learn what you need to about the sport of fly fishing!

Steve is the owner of http://www.articleland.co.uk and http://fishing.articleland.co.uk. He is well known for his love of fishing and has travelled the world, always taking time to try out the local waters. He has wriiten a book on the art of fly fishing which can be found at http://fishing.articleland.co.uk

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* Fly fishing In Canada

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Fly Fishing In Canada
By Steve Sharpe


Canada is a beautiful place to visit. When you are planning a fly fishing trip, you’ll find an amazing adventure in Canada! Many of the rivers and lakes where fly fishing is the best are in remote areas, so when you choose fly fishing in Canada, you’ll have privacy with the added perk of some great fishing!

Some of the best fly fishing in Canada is found in the province of Ontario. There are many lodges you can choose from to stay at when you are there, but be warned that most of them are in very remote places where you are likely to be left alone with your party and can only get in and out by plane or train.

The Brown Bear lake system in Ontario is considered one of the best fly-in trophy smallmouth bass lakes in the area. The fish here average between two and three pounds, but four pound fish are common every season with some trophy wall hangers of 5-6 pounds being caught each year.

Norse Lake is a prime example of a remote Canadian fly-in wilderness lake. The lake is protected by a high, picturesque landscape that stays relatively calm even in windy weather. Here, you can catch beautiful walleye, Northern Pike, and smallmouth bass. Trophy sized fish are found every year, so fish this lake for some great opportunities.

Populus Lake offers twelve miles of beautiful water and land for you to explore when fly fishing in Canada. There are numerous channels and bays dotting this lake with all sort of landscape features like rock outcrops and weed beds which are prime breeding ground and hiding places for fish. This lake is situated in a very remote area with walleyes, trout, and Northern Pike in abundance.

Picture a cool, clear Canadian lake with lots of trophy sized smallmouth bass and Northern Pike and you’ll have Treelined Lake. This lake is so clear, you will be able to see the fish clearly near the shoreline. Wildlife is abundant here and it’s not uncommon to see a moose feeding on the shoreline in the twilight. You’ll find some real trophy sized fish on Treelined Lake with Northern Pike averaging over 5 pounds and smallmouth bass at 4-5 pounds.

Because so many fly fishing spots in Canada are located in remote locations, you’ll find peace and serenity during your fly fishing trip there. Enjoy the beauty of the Canadian wilderness while you catch the fish of your dreams. There are so many choices available to you that when you choose Canada for your next fly fishing trip, you’re sure to come away a winner either way!

Steve is the owner of http://www.articleland.co.uk and http://fishing.articleland.co.uk. He is well known for his love of fishing and has travelled the world, always taking time to try out the local waters. He has wriiten a book on the art of fly fishing which can be found at http://fishing.articleland.co.uk

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* Fly Fishing a quick gude for newbies

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Fly Fishing: A Quick Guide For Newbies
By Roy Sencio


Fly fishing is a great hobby! In fact fly fishing is one of the most popular fishing hobbies, that lead countless fishing enthusiasts to many running streams.

Aside from actually catching a real live fish, it is one of the best ways to relax; allowing you the opportunity to cut away from the stress of city living and break the monotony of the usual daily work routine. What could you possibly want more than breathing some fresh unpolluted air? There is nothing as soothing as the occasional hushed sway of distant trees in the breeze, and the sound of a running stream. So in a way, the catch is actually just the bonus.

But how do you get started in fly fishing?

If you are planning on taking up fly fishing you will need the right equipment and you will have to learn how to use it the right way. What you would need are as follows:

1. A Fly Fishing Rod
A proper fly fishing rod weighs around 5 ounces and is usually about 9 feet in length, however this may depend on how small or how big the river is, where you intend to use it. The best place to get advise on the right equipment to use is the local fishing tackle store; not only will they be able to tell you what equipment would be appropriate for a particular stream, they'll give it to you without costing you extra.

2. Fly Fishing Line
The line used for fly fishing is actually much thicker than a normal fishing line. It needs to have enough weight to achieve that whipping action used to move the fly around the surface of the stream.

3. Flies
This is not a real fly, but an artificial fly lure. Artificial fly lures vary and depend on the type of fish or fish specie you intend to catch. Another fact to take into consideration are the insects that are common in the particular stream. Sometimes you may need a fly for working the surface of the water, and other times you'd need a lure that sinks a little bit. The look of the lure would also depend on the insects that thrive on the stream's edges. The more experience you get in fly fishing, the more you would want to try out different fly lures, some even eventually make their own fly lures. Nothing could be more rewarding than the experience of catching a nice sized fish using your own handmade fly lure.

Like any other hobby, it may take some time to master fly fishing. You need to practice on the technique, but if you have the right equipment and you keep at it long enough to learn how to really use it, you will be an expert in no time.

The fly fishing technique is actually simple. The idea is to mimic the behavior of insects that the fish feed on. It is also important for you to observe the river for the type of insects around, as this will help you choose a fly lure that looks similar to these insects. You also need a rod with the right type of action that allows you to work the fly well enough to be able to mimic the insects' actions on or below the surface of the water.

Just as important as knowing how to use the fly fishing equipment and choosing the right lure is knowing the best time to fish. The most ideal time would be when the fish are most active and that can vary from one stream to the next. Dawn and dusk are typically the best times since the sun isn't bright enough for the fish to see you, and the insects that the fish feed on are also usually very active.

With just a little preparation, learning about the right equipment and learning how to use it; fly fishing can be an exciting and rewarding hobby.

The fly fishing technique may take time to master however, and the catch may not come in the numbers you would have hoped; the greater reward would probably be the opportunity to leave the city for the exciting experience of actually catching a fish out in nature.

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* Ideas For Fishing Trips

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Ideas for Fishing Trips
By Editor 123
Planning a fishing trip can be tough. There are many different options and great places to fish in United States and elsewhere in the world. Choosing between mountains or ocean, freshwater or saltwater, and fishing guides or alone, can be daunting. Although a fishing guide will cost you money, it will likely make your trip more enjoyable. Top fishing guides help you hit the right spots which results in bigger and more fish. As for the location, it is tough to decide between fishing for salmon in Alaska or going deep sea fishing in Alabama.

There are a few websites that can help your trip planning go smoothly. FishingGuidesWorld.com, for example, helps you search fishing guides by location and type of fishing. After narrowing down to a location and type, you can see user reviews of the best fishing charters. The site also helps you pinpoint the exact location of the business, gives you important trip information, and allows you to contact the fishing business directly. Whether you are looking for fly fishing guides, saltwater fishing guides, or lake fishing guides, this site seems to have it all. It also provides reviews of nearby lodging, and even places to purchase equipment before your trip.

Sites like these are the smartest way to go about planning your trip. If you wait until you get to the destination it will take up too much time to search around and talk to different fishing guides. You don’t want to waste your precious vacation time. Plan before you go and you can feel confident that your tip will be perfect. The best fishing guides will provide the latest fishing equipment, provide safety, and help you catch plenty of fish. Some fishing guides specialize in trolling, drifting, jigging, or other techniques that will help you land the big ones.

For further information on fishing charters and fishing guides please visit www.fishingguidesworld.com

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