Ahhhhh........ Fly Fishing!

OK let's face it, fly-fishermen are a differnt breed of fishermen on just about every level. Any and all fly-fisherman will be excited to talk about the amazing peace that comes from a fly fishing experience. All of a sudden, as they're telling you their story, you're embraced in the arms of nature where beautiful scenery surrounds you & all that’s left of your modern world are remnants of your fleeting stress. No more cell phones, pagers, and computers. You're now surrounded by birds, sunshine, and the sounds of water. It's no wonder so many fishermen plan a fly fishing trip as often as they can. The draw of fly-fishing is definitely the cool, calm, relaxing feeling one experiences!

Fly fishing differs from traditional fishing in a number of ways. Not only are the supplies and tools used for fly fishing totally different from traditional fishing, but the way the fisherman fishes is different as well. This is the main reason that so many fishermen are drawn to fly fishing. Fly-fishing is called fly-fishing because of 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. Unless it's really warm and the fisherman is wearing shorts, usually a pair of waist high waders are worn. This way you can remain dry and can fish for a longer period of time. This is a much more participatory experience and a fly fishing trip is built around this connection with nature.

First and foremost, it's necessary to choose the type of fly fishing that appeals most to you, as well as the type of fish that you are most interested in attracting. Once you have a destination in mind, you should refer to the multitude of fly fishing guides that will tell you what particular time of year would be most suited for fly fishing. The types of fish available in these locations will alert you to the type of flies that you should stock for your fly fishing trip.

Many fishermen incorporate a fly fishing trip into a vacation on a grander scale. For instance, fly fishing in Alaska can complement a sightseeing adventure before or after; heading to Canada for a fly fishing trip can be tagged on to a leisurely drive up the east coast. Fly fishing lends itself to a great many adventures and because it requires a natural setting, a fly fishing trip almost always promises to be beautiful and relaxing.

Look first to fly fishing guides that will alert you to any resorts that offer fly fishing trip packages. This can be a wonderful way to save money and organize your vacation in a way that takes the most advantage of the time that you have. Of course, the Internet offers a spectacular amount of information on planning a fly fishing trip. With a little bit of research and an adventurous spirit you will be well on your way to a journey of a lifetime.

Not all fly-fishing has to be done by standing in the water. Some people like to fly fish from their canoe. But there are advantages and disadvantages to this unusual combinations of activities.

People usually fly fish from land, standing still in water or from a larger boat. Fly fishing from a canoe may seem crazy at first, but there are many advantages to be had.

There are also disadvantages, but after you overcome them, you're sure to have a wonderful fishing adventure.

Disadvantages

You will have to overcome some disadvantages before you even try to fly fish from a canoe. You might find it hard in the beginning to maintain control of your line since you are closer to the water than usual. If you catch a fish, you might find it difficult to reel in without tipping the canoe. Especially if it is a giant fish!

Another disadvantage might be the tendency of the canoe to disturb the water. If you can stay motionless and are accustomed to the boat then disturbing the water will not be a problem. When you get over these few disadvantages, you will experience the best fishing ever!

Advantages

The advantages of fly fishing in a canoe are significant if you can overcome the disadvantages listed above. Being in a canoe lets the fisher go over more water quickly. This is essential for good fly fishing. You can also get into untapped fishing holes that otherwise they would not have been able to reach. Such locations usually do not allow motor boats, so a canoe is excellent! Another advantage is the silence. They don't have loud motors or propellers, only smooth, quiet rowing. This is an essential factor for fly fishers!

If you have a canoe, you are ready to try fly fishing. It's helpful for you to own the shortest canoe you can get. A shorter boat will make fly fishing a lot easier. Try it sometime. It's relaxing and fun.

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Some of the Best FLY FISHING SPOTS in the USA

After talking to some friends about where we've all fished we started talking about fly fishing. Being a noob fly fisherman I wanted to know which ones they thought were worht going back to again Here are some the the "Best" Fly Fishing Spots in the United States according to these guys. Of course, you may have some of your own that yo think are the best too. There were so many I might have to make a blog on "The Best Fishing Spots" period!!!

All across the United States there are many beautiful, exciting places that are excellent or fly fishing. Here I'm just highlighting a few of the ones my buddys all liked.

Sitka, Alaska is a major stopover for salmon heading to British Columbia, Washington, and other Alaskan waters. Fly fishermen at Sitka have a higher fishing catch rate than any other marine area in Southeast Alaska. June is the best month for fishing this area. Depending on how much rain they've had at the time you might have to bring along "something" for the black flies though.

The Colorado River at Lees Ferry, Arizona, is one of the best fly fishing spots for rainbow trout. The fish stick around all year in a 15-mile stretch of cold water that flows from the depths of Lake Powell between Glen Canyon Dam & the upper end of the Grand Canyon. Fly fishermen can also book a guide and go flats fishing for 25 lb. carp. This is probably the place I'll be heading to this summer since we're planning on traveling this way for our summer vacation!!!!!

Saltwater fly fishing is GREAT at Montauk Point, New York. Montauk Point is the easternmost point of Long Island and is best known for striper fishing. Fly fishermen have miles of beautiful shoreline to cast a fly. The river can sometimes flow rather quick so you might even want to bring along a tube to take a spin! Or, just drop a line and troll as you float down the river.

Gunpowder Falls, Maryland, is an excellent place to catch cold water trout. A deal was struck by the Maryland state authorities and Trout Unlimited to start cold water releases from Pretty Boy Dam. The result is a combination of wild and stocked brown, brook, and rainbow trout. Most of the fly fishing is in Gunpowder Falls State Park. Even though this is "The Place" for fly fishing in Maryland it's not over=crowded so make sure if you have a little extra time and you're in the area to stop and drop a line.

Fishing Creek, Pennsylvania, is one of the states top wild trout streams. It generally stays cool throughout the summer. There's about a five-mile stretch called the Narrows, near Lamar, that is a very popular area for fly fishing. You'll not be crowded out but you may see some fellow fly fishermen. My one buddy caught his biggest trout here and is planning on heading back this summer.

Driftless Area, Wisconsin, has many excellent fly fishing streams loaded with brown trout. I've been told that there's excellent access to all of southwestern Wisconsin's eight counties. There are 68 streams in Vernon County alone, including Kickapoo River and Timber Coulee Creek. Most fly fishermen in this area use mayfly and caddis imitations.

Laguna Madre, Texas, is full of rivers and lakes that are excellent fly fishing locations. Texas also has its southern coast, which is among the world's greatest saltwater fly fishing areas. The saltwater flats of Laguna Madre, next to Padre Island, are full of all different kinds of fish that make for a great fly fishing experience. Now who doesn't want to head down to the Padre Island area????? This sounded awesome to me and I hope to get here soon. May also be able to add some saltwater fishing here too!

Henry's Fork, Idaho, is a great destination for rainbow trout. If you're fishing the Island Park area, it's better to fish in runoff conditions.

Lake C. W. McConaughy, Nebraska, is the largest lake in the state and also has some of the best fly fishing. Another excellent fly fishing spot in Nebraska is the Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area. It's a series of twenty sandpit lakes that have been carved into the Platte River basin. Red Willow reservoir is also a favorite of another buddy of mine and many other fly fishermen in this area of the country.


Kauai, Hawaii, is a great spot for fly fishing largemouth, smallmouth, and peacock bass. This Garden Isle also has excellent saltwater fly fishing. Oh yeah - how sweet is that! I never would have thought of fly fishing in Hawaii except for my friend who has gone here every year for the last 5 years. He doesn't always catch the biggest or the most fish but he said it's like fishing in Heaven. I wouldn't argue with that..............

Whether you like fresh or salt water fly fishing, there are thousands of places to fish across the country that offer the fly fisherman endless opportunities and experiences. You'll find out when you're out there if you talk to some of the other fishermen where they think the best places are. The opportunities are endless, honestly!

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