Nov

9

There are several pieces of equipment used in fly fishing.
This article will discuss one of its most fundamental
equipments which is the fly rod. This is where the fly line
is attached.

The fly rod comes in several sizes. Its length typically
ranges from as short as 6 ft to as long as 13 ft.

Aside from the length, fly fishing rods are measured by
their weight. As a rule of thumb, the smaller the value of
the weight, the smaller the fish it can catch.

For example, a fly rod of 0wt (zero weight) is enough to
catch a small trout. For bigger types of fish such as a
salmon, a fly rod of a heavier weight is used.

A fly rods weight is also important in determining the
weight of the fly line that can be used with it. So a rod
of 10wt requires a #10 line and could not use a line of a
different size.

There are rods which can accommodate a variety of weights
but they tend to compromise performance for flexibility.

Bamboo is the traditional material used as a fly rod. It is
prized by fly fishing enthusiasts for its surprising
strength in typical conditions.

It can be pricey though, which is why others choose rods
made of alternative materials such as fiberglass and
graphite. The two are chosen for their durability (they are
not prone to rusting) and performance (they are lighter
compared to other materials).



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Nov

6

Deep sea fishing is an enjoyed activity by many. The
sun, sea and the adrenaline of adventure makes a
perfect day for such kind of activity. However, for
very experienced fishermen, they would advice you that
if you really want to get a good catch, it would be
best for you to start fishing 2 hours after sunset or
2 hours even before sunrise.

This is why most experienced fishermen would rather
have a night trip than a day trip. However, due to the
difference of environment during night fishing, if you
are new to this kind of setting, then there are
certain things that you should know to make your night
trip a successful one.

Getting Started

Although it may seem difficult, waking up in the wee
hours of the day is still possible. Additionally, you
can always get the help of an alarm clock to be your
wake-up call. There are some other preparations too
that should be done other than being able to wake up,
like preparing your bait.

It would be the best if you have already set up
everything you need and have some wet-bait ready even
half an hour before sun rise. It is important to
remember that anchoring and cooking the bait should be
finished by the time sunset arrives. This is due to
the reason that cooking through your night fishing
could be very dangerous. Plus, your bait should be
able to cool off before you can use it.

The Logic Behind It

The logic behind all these waking up early and
preparations is that fish usually feed shallower
around times like this. Thus, they are easier to
catch, since they?re only about 30 feet below the
water?s surface. In fact, according to experts,
twilight minutes are very productive especially if
you?re fishing for a living.

Where?s The Light At?

If you really want to have good results at the fastest
time possible, whether it be you are fishing in fresh
or salt water, try fishing around piers, which have
some lights. This is because fish are very attracted
to light beams that pass through the water surface in
different sea depths. In general, fishing excursions
usually have a very happy ending when held around
lights on piers or buoys.

Use Something Large

It is also important that you use very large dry or
wet flies, nymphs, and oversized streamers, if you are
really interested in getting a lot of catch of those
active feeders out there.

In fact, night-feeding can be easier for you when your
bait is that large enough for the fish to locate.
Additionally, you should remember to draw your baits
gradually along the surface of the water with a
jerking motion. Doing this would help attract some
trout. Nevertheless, you should also bring some extra
live bait and always keep the lure inside your water
or boat, safely contained.

See The Signs

During night fishing, you should always try to be on
guard for some signs that feeding fish are in the
area. Take note that at this time, you?ll be able to
hear them feeding themselves even before you see their
splashes or swirls in the water. Don?t forget to chuck
in your lure, as soon as possible and once you hear
them breaking the surface, into the spot that you
think they are in.

Additionally, you should try making repeated casts
anywhere that you think they may be circulating, since
fish have some trouble in locating lures during the
night.



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Nov

3

Fly Fishing is an angling method that aims to catch fish
using artificial flies. Traditionally, salmon and trout are
the types of fish caught using this method. But in recent
times, a wide variety of fish have been added to the list
like pike, carp and striped bass.

As an angling method, fly fishing differs from other
methods in its technique for casting. Other methods rely on
the weight of the lure to pull the line.

But in fly fishing, the line is cast rather than the lure
since the lures used in this method are too light to be
cast.

Casting in fly fishing can be compared to the way a whip
unfurls when it is being cracked. It is said that a good
angler can unfurl his/her line even before he/she does the
return motion when casting.

This angling method has been around as early as 200 AD. It
was first mentioned in a book entitled “Natural History”,
written by a Roman author named Aelian.

One chapter of his book mentioned in passing the
Macedonians’ way of catching their fish. It talked about
how they tried to lure fish using imitation flies that they
made themselves.

Based on Aelians description, the methods that they used
are closely similar to the methods and purpose of the
modern-day fly fisher in catching fish.

While it has been around for two millennia, fly fishing
remains a relevant and exciting method of angling until
this day and will remain so in generations to come.



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