Any fly fisherman will tell you of the enormous peace that comes from a fly fishing experience. Suddenly, you are embraced in the arms of nature where beautiful scenery surrounds you and all thats left of the modern world are remnants of your fleeting stress. Gone are the cell phones, pagers, and computers replaced with birds, sunshine, and the sounds of water. It is no wonder that so many fishermen plan a fly fishing trip as often as they can.
Fly fishing differs from traditional fishing in a number of ways. Not only are the supplies and tools used for fly fishing different from traditional fishing, but the manner in which the fisherman participates differs as well. It is for this reason that so many fishermen are drawn to fly fishing. Its name derived from the bait that it uses artificial flies that are made from synthetic materials and constructed to replicate insects of all varieties fly fishing often requires that the fly fisherman or angler actually be in the water. This is a much more participatory experience and a fly fishing trip is built around this connection with nature.
First and foremost, it is necessary to choose the type of fly fishing that...