Trout Fly Fishing

While it may be said that the best fishing spot for freshwater trout fishing is a stream, it often times doesn't mention many other considerations, such as season, time of day, stance and so on. While many avid boaters and fishermen enjoy throwing their line off the side of their boat, and don't get me wrong, this is sheer paradise, other die hard fishermen and fisherwomen enjoy putting their waders and fishing shoes on and wading out into the water. Yet others prefer the comfort of their lawn chair from the shore. There is no right or wrong to freshwater trout fishing only tips and techniques and today's tip for freshwater trout fishing is about fly fishing.

Fly Fishing - Gear

With fly fishing, artificial flies are used to tie materials including the ever enticing feathers and fur onto the hook which fish find attractable as it imitates naturally occurring food. The idea behind the design of the fishing rod and line is to create momentum for casting; therefore the rod and line are generally light.

Fly Fishing - Location

When fishing for freshwater trout the best location is high altitude waters, weather streams, rivers or lakes, as they prefer cold, swift moving waters. Depending on the geographical location, freshwater trout will vary.

Fly Fishing - Time

The best time for trout fishing is at night, and granted it does have its advantages, as this is the prime time of peace and quietness and is ideal for casting your line and enticing the fish. At night their environment has calmed and they have recaptured the scene.

Fly Fishing - Steps

The best method for fly fishing is to use the stop-drop-drop method and lay your fly on top of the water. With this method, use your second and third finger and loop the fly line over them. Hold the line loosely with your fingers next to the cork handle. This ensures that you are able to pull the line when necessary.

Point the tip of your rod at the fly and follow it down the water. When you feel the fish hit, tighten your grip on the rod and sharply raise the rod, setting the hook. Keep the tip of the rod high allowing the fish to run and the line to slide out over your fingers.

Palm your reel bringing the fish down and reel the line in quickly. Continue to palm and reel, exhausting the fish. You may need to raise your rod over your head if the fish begins to move in your direction, and loop the line over your second and third fingers again. As quickly as possible, separate the line and take up the slack. If the fish begins moving away from you, keep your rod high, allowing the line to slide through your two fingers and palm your reel after the slack is out.

Practice the stop-drop-drop method of laying your fly on the water, stopping your rod hand at the 11 o'clock position, allowing the line to drop and then follow by dropping the rod tip.

So, find a comfortable position near the rapids and enjoy the fishing season.