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Fly Fishing for Trout – Casting or Hunting

Fly casting is a skill that most fly fishermen would probably consider the most integral skill of Fly Fishing For Trout. Certainly it is the most recognizable trait of fly fishing.

BUT, if catching fish is as important to you as a great looking cast is, then you may actually need to be careful just how much casting you do.

Fly fishing has far more in common with hunting than it does with other forms of fishing. This is because trout are such a timid creature and are so easily spooked. Although it is not such an issue if you are fishing deep in large bodies of water or in wide, fast flowing streams, it is still for this reason that casting can also be your worst enemy when trout fishing.

The classical ‘Long cast’, although a beautiful thing to behold, and even more beautiful to perform, does have it’s limitations. It was designed to deliver a lure to a timid quarry, who would be spooked by splashing sinkers or floats or any of the traditional fishing equipment and tackle generally used for other, less discerning species. The whole concept of doing this with a whip-like rod and line was indeed an ingenious one.

Trout, and particularly Brown Trout, see everything. And the bigger the trout, the more they see. The Fly Fisherman standing plain view false casting is an obvious predatory threat and will cause a fish to disappear into the depths, without you even knowing the trout was ever there.

To catch good, wild trout in smallish or still waters you must become an ambush predator and learn to think like a hunter. This, the element of surprise, is one of your greatest skills when fly fishing for trout. Believe it or not, even above good casting skills.

Dressing to be reasonably well camouflaged, keeping low and not making any fast or large movements, all play a role in not alerting a potential target trout to your presence. Even making sure you don’t step heavily on the ground as you approach the fishing spot, keeps your footsteps from resonating through the water. Sound travels very well under water, particularly for a creature who has receptacles designed to hear within an aquatic environment.

Without a doubt, you will have to cast, and the better practised you are at casting with a Fly Rod, the less movement you must make to get your fly into the position you want it. So there is a good argument for spending time casting, just for casting sake. This is best done in an open place, preferably over water if you have the luxury, like a dam or lake, but anywhere that you are not going to catch any unwanted items will do to improve your skills.

If you want to be successful, don’t just trudge up to the waters edge and start casting out into the middle of the lake or stream. The bulk of the aquatic life that the trout source as their food items are usually located towards the edges of the water, and near to the aquatic plant life also.

With this in mind, the trout will more likely be keeping as far out of reach of their own predators as possible, while maintaining a presence (cruising in still waters, on station in faster waters) close to their preferred food source. Larger fish preferring deeper water for security, and structures or irregularities for potential dietary supplies.

About the Author

Wayne Smith

author of the acclaimed
‘Fly Fishing For Trout – A Quiet Revolution’

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What to Consider When Looking for the Right Fly Fishing Lessons

There is no doubt that fly fishing is one of the oldest and most sought at getaway activity by most people from the hustle and bustle of city life. It dates back as early as ancient times as a means of catching trout and salmons, and now used to catch almost any other fish species in the lakes and oceans. It needs a lot of skills in order to properly catch the fish using the artificial fly and not everyone knows it the first time. Most people resort to reading books on how-to’s and asks assistance and advice from friends who already knew how. A better and more comprehensive way of learning it is through Fly Fishing Lessons from professionals and experts. When looking for the right fly fishing lessons, these are the common things to consider.

1. Costs – When you have passion for a certain thing, you would not mind the cost of learning or achieving it. But for practicality purposes, if it’s too expensive and there are other cheaper options, it’s definitely not worth it. Fly fishing lessons must be budget friendly. Look for the right fishing lessons budget that fits your pocket. Whether you are buying a book or hiring a professional, make sure that every penny you spent is worth it.

2. Time Frame – the faster the lessons starts and ends the better. There are so many other things going on in your life, you wouldn’t want to spend all your time learning it and end up short of time actually applying what you have learned. The sooner you are able to Fly Fish, the better. Of course, despite the faster time frame, make sure that quality is not compromised. This can only be done if the teacher or trainer is an expert and he gives tips that are practical and easy to understand, or of the book is outlined and presented in such a way that you can easily grasp its content.

3. Technique – There are various methods of fly fishing and learning them all at one time is hard. Therefore, make sure that you know which technique you want to learn first and master it before learning another technique. Look for a book which focuses on each technique so that you can read through everything you want to learn from that technique and master it by applying it when given the chance.

4. Complete Package – Don’t just learn the other side of it, learn everything. When looking for the right fly fishing lessons, look for the complete package or book which do not only teach you the techniques but everything else about it such as the proper tools, how to properly maintain the tools, where to buy such tools, and any other tips and reminders in fly fishing.

There are many people who learn to do it themselves by following instructions from various fly fishing books. But most of them have to learn it the hard way, because they did not purchase either the appropriate book or an adequate book that is why when choosing the right fly fishing lessons, make sure you purchase from quality, reputable authors or companies.

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