Contents
fly fishing is one of the most interesting and exciting. In this case, the fishing process itself is interesting, which has elements of excitement, which makes the process of fishing a rather dynamic way of recreation. It can be called sports, as the emphasis is not on the weight of the fish caught, but on aesthetics and culture, which requires great perseverance and professionalism. Trying to master this method of catching fish can become a real fly fishing.
fly fishing tackle
The most important thing in this fishing method is to correctly select all the details of the equipment, consisting of:
- cord;
- coils;
- rods (blank);
- undergrowth and bait.
If such elements are available, then you can seriously get acquainted with this tackle. In the future, you may need such auxiliary elements:
- floats and connectors;
- leashes and carabiners.
Ultimately, this rod should be light and easy to use, especially for a beginner fly fisherman.
Rod
Fly fishing rod blanks are divided into classes and with an increase in the class of the rod, its stability increases.
Beginning fly fishers are limited to forms of 6-7 classes, which is enough for playing fish weighing up to 4 kilograms.
Rods can consist of 2-4 knees:
- Rods consisting of 2 knees are more durable, as they have a minimum number of connecting elements.
- Forms consisting of 4 knees are less reliable, but win in length.
The material of modern rods can be:
- fiberglass;
- carbon fiber;
- bamboo.
In this case, you can use a rod made of any material, the main thing is that it matches the fishing method and is not very flexible.
When choosing a rod, you need to pay attention to the design of the handle, as well as the material from which it is made. The best option for a modern fly rod is a cork handle.
Coil
Fly fishing reels are divided into three types:
- automatic;
- multiplier;
- ordinary.
For a beginner fly fisherman, you can choose a regular reel with an adjustable brake. The design of the brake can be any: with or without a ratchet. The main condition for the correct operation of the brake is that, with a strong jerk, the cord does not descend freely from the drum if it is tightened. It is necessary that the weight of the reel matches the weight of the rod.
The reel drum must hold up to 60 meters of fishing line, the diameter of which is 0,4 mm and which is located under the fly line. The amount of fishing line is chosen in such a way that, when wound up, the cord does not touch the edges of the reel.
fly line
In the same way as the rod, the line is the most important and expensive part of the tackle. This is due to its basic characteristics and rapid wear (relatively). During the season of active fishing, you can change two cords. On sale there is a floating or sinking version of the cord. You can try to practice with the floating line first, as this line is easier to cast.
The cord, like a rod, has its own classes and the class of the cord should be selected according to the class of the rod. Namely, if the rod class is 6 or 7, then the line class must be the same. As for the color of the line, it is better to choose white, as it is more visible in the water.
After practicing casts on the beach or casting in dirty water, the line should be cleaned with a special tool that may come with the line.
Undergrowth or leash
In fly fishing gear, undergrowth with a decreasing line diameter is used. To begin with, such a decrease starts from 0,5 mm and ends with 0,2 mm, while the thick end of the shed is attached to the cord, and the fly is tied to the thin end.
Undergrowth thinning is carried out as follows:
- diameter 0,5mm – length 1m 25cm.
- the thickness of the fishing line is 0,45mm, 0,4mm, 0,35mm, 0,3mm and 0,25mm – 15cm long.
- fishing line with a diameter of 0,2 mm – length 0,6 m.
When calculating, it turns out that the length of the leash is 2,6 m, and if the footage of the rod is less than the length of the leash, then a segment with a thickness of 0,5 mm can be excluded. If fishing occurs during strong winds, then the shortest undergrowth is preferable, so you should always have with you undergrowth of different lengths.
Fly fishing flies
A fly fisherman, especially a beginner, should have 2 types of flies:
- dry
- wet.
For starters, you can use sizes 3,5, 4,5 or 6, and smaller ones, such as 2,5, are not used yet.
In the process of processing casts, the flies can not be tied, but only use cotton swabs.
The fly is a delicate element of fly fishing, which wears out rather quickly, so they should be treated very carefully. After each fishing, they should be dried very well.
If the feathers stick together, then they can be straightened by holding the fly over the steam. This can be done with tweezers.
For a beginner fly fisherman, two universal models of flies are suitable:
- dry fly Wickhams Fency (under gold);
- wet fly Marchbrowu (brown).
Technique of fishing
When using this fishing technique, several important points should be observed.
- Perhaps the most difficult stage of fly fishing is casting tackle. It is necessary not only to cast, but to cast accurately. To thoroughly master the casting technique, you can watch the video. Correct casting will be carried out only after hard training, and only in the presence of an experienced fly fisherman.
- An equally important step is fly posting. It can be different under different fishing conditions, as well as when using different types of baits. It is very important not to tangle the cord and keep it taut, otherwise it will not work effectively.
- With the fly fishing method fighting process has its own nuances. Fish should not be quickly pulled out, but wait a little for it to get tired. You must have a sling with you.
Video “Fly fishing master class for beginners”
Fly fishing master class for beginners
You can master such a technique only directly on the pond, after lengthy training, which allows you to make accurate castings of tackle in the future and calmly retrieve the fish.