Fishing Guide Article
Fly fishing is a sport that has been around for hundreds of years but nobody really knew about it until the last couple of centuries when it gained popularity in Britain and in the United States. For some, fly fishing is just "that thing where they fling a big long fishing line over their heads and try not to catch themselves on it." For others fly fishing is "the subject of a movie that had Brad Pitt in it" you know the one, from a long time ago?? For the fly fishing enthusiast though, fly fishing is a sport and the best way to educate others on fly fishing is with a fly fishing guide.
This article aims to be a very basic fly fishing guide and will take you through some of the history of fly fishing as well as a basic overview of how to fly fish.
The earliest writings of fly fishing that have been found so far are dated around the second century AD. After that there is a gap of roughly thirteen hundred years as the next fly fishing writings that we know about were published in the late 1400s. After those writings were published, the sport lost notoriety until the nineteenth century when the British elite fell in love with the sport. In the late 1800s, fly fishing became very popular in Britain and it quickly became the sport of choice among the British upper class and well-to-do society members.
The best way to learn how to fly fish is to find yourself a good fly fishing guide as this is a sport that is not easily learned from books. It is better to go out to the water with your fly fishing guide and have him or her teach you the basics of casting, reeling and landing your fish.
Basically to fly fish you have to know how to cast. If you don't know how to cast, you will need to find a fly fishing guide who can show you how because you just can't learn how to cast from the written word. There are two types of casts you will want your fly fishing guide to teach you: the "C" cast and the "J" cast.
In the event that you can't find a good fly fishing guide, there are lots of fishing courses available that you can take. A quick search through the internet will locate a fly fishing class in your local area. Once you learn how to fly fish, you can be a fly fishing guide for others. The sport is incredibly popular and growing by the day.
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Crystal River Fly Fishing Combo Kit List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $15.49  |
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Kit includes 8'0" 3-piece fly rod, graphite fly reel, fly line, tapered leader and two flies. |
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Pflueger Fly Kit, 8-Feet 0-Inch List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $29.95 |
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Pflueger is 8 -feet three piece 5/6 weight fly rod with cork grip, 3 pieces, 2 5/8-Inch spool diameter, 25/32-Inch spool width, up to 7 fly Line 1094 metal rim control fly reel 25 yards of level fly line 4X tapered leader braided dacron backing. |
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Scientific Anglers 4 Piece Fly Rod/Reel Cases (Rod) List Price: $27.08 Sale Price: $27.08 |
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A great affordable Rod and Reel case to protect against wear and tear and moisture for rods 9 foot in legnth in 4pc configuration. This affordable Fly Rod and Reel Case protects your rod against wear and tear and moisture. It fits rods 9 feet in length and features a 4-piece configuration. The classic design is high-quality crushproof durable 600-denier nylon fabric with a high-density foam-padded reel pouch. The handle is durable and balanced with heavy-duty zipper assembly. Features: Classic design with high-quality construction Protects against wear and tear and moisture Durable 600-denier nylon fabric construction Crushproof rod tube with protective built-in rod sock .75-inch high-density foam-padded reel pouch Reinforced reel case Durable, balanced handle Heavy-duty zipper assembly |
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Scotty Fly Rod Holder and Float Tube Mount List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $30.69 |
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Scotty #267 Fly Rod Holder and Float Tube Mount Combination features Scotty's Fly Rod Holder with an innovative compact design that allows hands free trolling. It is fully adjustable and includes a safety strap. It even works well with "short butt" fly rods. It comes with the Float Tube Mount that has adjustable wrap-around straps and quick-release clips for float tubes or pontoon boats. For use with the #241 Side/Deck Mount, not included. |
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Fenwick Eagle GT 10 Casting Rod (7-Feet, Medium Heavy) List Price: $64.95 Sale Price: $37.49 |
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Eagle Gt 10 7-Feet 0-Inch one-piece MH action Casting Roding rod |
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Allen Company Fly Rod Tube (For Up To 9-Feet Four Piece Fly Rods) List Price: $27.89 Sale Price: $21.65 Used From: $15.25 |
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Here is a great way to safely store that favorite rod while travelling, while hiking, or while it's not in use. The rigid tube protects the rod, and the guides to ensure safe keeping. |
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Eagle Claw Pack-It Spin and Fly Rod (4 Piece) List Price: $27.27 Sale Price: $27.27 |
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A durable glass construction makes the Eagle Claw® Pack-It rod perfect for the trail, trunk or turbo-prop. It features a 4-piece design, comfortable EVA foam handles and durable stainless guides. It's also backed by a one-year manufacturer's warranty. |
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Wild Water Fly Fishing Complete 3/4 (7' Rod) Starter Package Sale Price: $99.00 |
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You get our fantastic AX34-070-4 Series , 4 piece 7' fly rod with a LIFETIME WARRANTY, a center disc drag die cast aluminum large arbor reel preloaded with backing, a weight forward (3 weight) floating fly line and 5X 7.5' tapered leader, a rod sock, a rod case, a fly box and three flies--Parachute Adams, Black Fly and Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear. The rod is for 3 or 4 weight line and is great for everything from sunfish, bluegills, small trout small bass. It will fish well at the local pond or in places that a longer 9' rod can't go. This rod is designed by Wild Water to be very forgiving for the beginning fly caster yet sophisticated enough for an experienced angler to appreciate. When you look at the price you may need to read this a few times to believe it!! Rod Specifications: Line Weight: 3 or 4; Rod Length: 7 Feet; Number of Sections: 4; Rod Case Length: 26.5 Inches; Flex: Mid; Action: Slow; Material: IM6 Graphite; Rod Weight: 3.5 ounces; Grip: Western; Rod Blank Color: Dark Gray; Winding Color: Black. |
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Scientific Anglers 4-Piece Fly Fishing Trout Outfit (9-Feet 0-Inch, 5/6 Weight) List Price: $108.46 Sale Price: $81.95 |
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Scientific Anglers Fly Fishing Outfits give you everything you need to enter the world of fly fishing. These species specific outfits include a 4-piece graphite fly rod a graphite disc drag fly reel backing a weight forward floating fly line a tapered leader flies and a fly box. Each outfit also includes a copy of Scientific Anglers DVD - Fly Fishing Made Easy. This DVD is great for the beginner and explains terminology casting and more. As a bonus a copy of Larry Dahlbergs - Panfish and Bass is included. |
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 Black Casting Fly Fishing Reel BF800B BF800 3 4 75MM  US $9.99
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 Black Fishing Casting Fly Reel BF800B 3 4 75MM Nylon US $9.99
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 Spool for Hardy Marquis Salmon 1 Silent Check fly reel US $29.00
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