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HINTS & TIPS

Are you a troubled Fly Fisherman..Need Help..try the hints and tips below...if you are still stuck for the answer to your problem please e-mail me or use the on-line question form. If you feel you have a tip that I should publish please e-mail me the details.

INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION

• CASTING
• WHERE TO FIND THE TROUT
• WHERE THE BIG FISH ARE
• CARE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT
• HOW TO GET STARTED AS A FLYFISHER(WO)MAN
• 10 TIPS TO SAVE A TROUT (ASSUMING YOU'VE CAUGHT ONE!)
• HOW TO CLEAN A TROUT ONCE CAUGHT - READY FOR COOKING

 

 

CASTING

The grip

When you grip the rod you want to be comfortable in your cast. The most comfy grip is the frying pan grip. It is gripped just like when you grip a frying pan.

The hand and arm position.

Take your arm and make a right angle. This is the position. REMEMBER: NEVER use your hand as a joint use your shoulder this makes a straighter cast and it will go further.

The cast

On any cast though remember never to cast too fast as you will get wind knots and potential line failure when a fish takes or is being played. More detailed casting can be foundHERE .

WHERE TO FIND THE TROUT

Fish will hide mainly from 3 things:

• Current (in rivers)
• Enemies
• Weather

If the fish are hiding from the current, they will hide behind big obstructions such as: rocks, fallen logs, deep pools (known as holes)and in back eddies. But occasionaly fish come out to feed so if you think fish are somewhere else trust your instinct.

If the fish are hiding from enemies, They will hide under moss, grassy places, shade and fallen debris that has gathered. When the water is warm, the fish will go to oxygenated water like: Small whitewater or incoming water then the water tends to be cooler. When it is cold, they stay in Shallow water where it will be warmer.

WHERE THE BIG FISH ARE

The bigger fish tend to be the bullies of the lake/river therefore taking the best spots where they cam get fat and stay safe. In lakes big fish will stay by ledges where food is constantly falling/coming. In rivers they stay by the head and tailouts waiting for food.

CARE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT

• Clean your fly line after every use. For a good cleaning use lukewarm water and dish soap dry then apply a line dressing.
• Always remove your line during the off season this prevents line memory.
• Never use anything you would use on your car on your line however you think it might help.
• Always store your rod in its carrying case they are expensive and easily broken.

HOW TO GET STARTED AS A FLYFISHER(WO)MAN

• Read Read Read! There have been more books written on fly fishing than all the other types of fishing combined. A wealth of knowledge resides on the shelves of your local library, and of course on the web-site of FlyFishWales!
• Search out other fly fishers. Find out if there is a fly fishing club in your area. They will be more than eager to help you get started.
• Visit a Fly Fishing Shop. They are staffed with people who are knowledgeable in the sport. Department stores or a national sporting goods chains may not be able to provide knowledge that fly shops can. You are likely to be confronted with an assistant that doesn't know a rod from a reel.
• Click HERE for details of obtaining the right kit for starting Fly Fishing

10 TIPS TO SAVE A TROUT (ASSUMING YOU'VE CAUGHT ONE!)

HOW TO CLEAN A TROUT ONCE CAUGHT - READY FOR COOKING

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This page was last updated on Tuesday, November 6, 2001

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