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I know this might seem elementary, but I have absolutely zero knowledge of fly fishing outside of things I've read in magazines, and I want to get into it. Since I have no background skills/connections in my family, is there any book/guide/resource I should turn to to get started?
Question by gfrichie. Uploaded on April 20, 2011
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I would start at my local sporting goods/outdoors store. Good luck.
most fly shops give lessons as well as guided trips. i'm self taught and seem to be able to catch fish. you tube also has videos on casting and other aspects of it.
Both Huntnow, and Jamesti have good advice.
The web is loaded with info and your local fly shop wants your business.
Jump in and don't worry about looking like a pro or anything. We all start somewhere...heck I still occasionally hook myself, doooh!
If your young you should be a techie. Everything is on the internet...U-TUBES galore on casting to tying flies. I've immersed myself in lots of U-tubes on spey casting feeling like I know everything about how to do it.
Lefty Kreh wrote many of the definitive books on the subject. Much of his work is compiled in "The Ultimate Guide to Fly Fishing". My experience has been that he is not a fly fishing snob but teaches from the point of view that it is just one really fun way to catch fish. Good luck in your quest it will bring you a lifetime of joy!
Dave Whitlock's "Fly Fishing for Bass Handbook" covers all the fly fishing basics(tackle, casting, presentations), but is obviously targeted to bass. Otherwise I learned quite a bit online, there are several good instructional casting videos on youtube.
just don't get frustrated. good luck.
If you have an Itunes account you can look up the Orvis pod cast. They are about 20+ minutes long and go over different parts of fly fishing. They are free to download.
Zack Matthews' web site www.itinerantangler.com. He has videos on how to tie the basic knots and rigging a fly reel and rod.
You may want to look at seeing if there is a Federation of Fly Fishing (FFF) chapter near your home, they will be able to help you with the learning curve.
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most fly shops give lessons as well as guided trips. i'm self taught and seem to be able to catch fish. you tube also has videos on casting and other aspects of it.
I would start at my local sporting goods/outdoors store. Good luck.
Both Huntnow, and Jamesti have good advice.
The web is loaded with info and your local fly shop wants your business.
Jump in and don't worry about looking like a pro or anything. We all start somewhere...heck I still occasionally hook myself, doooh!
Lefty Kreh wrote many of the definitive books on the subject. Much of his work is compiled in "The Ultimate Guide to Fly Fishing". My experience has been that he is not a fly fishing snob but teaches from the point of view that it is just one really fun way to catch fish. Good luck in your quest it will bring you a lifetime of joy!
If your young you should be a techie. Everything is on the internet...U-TUBES galore on casting to tying flies. I've immersed myself in lots of U-tubes on spey casting feeling like I know everything about how to do it.
Dave Whitlock's "Fly Fishing for Bass Handbook" covers all the fly fishing basics(tackle, casting, presentations), but is obviously targeted to bass. Otherwise I learned quite a bit online, there are several good instructional casting videos on youtube.
just don't get frustrated. good luck.
If you have an Itunes account you can look up the Orvis pod cast. They are about 20+ minutes long and go over different parts of fly fishing. They are free to download.
Zack Matthews' web site www.itinerantangler.com. He has videos on how to tie the basic knots and rigging a fly reel and rod.
You may want to look at seeing if there is a Federation of Fly Fishing (FFF) chapter near your home, they will be able to help you with the learning curve.
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