Fly fishing line setup can be confusing for beginners. Unlike spin-reel fishing, fly fishing typically involves four different types of lines connected in a specific order: backing, fly line, tapered leader, and tippet material. In this article, we will explore these line types and answer the question: do you need a tippet for fly fishing? …
When I first went fly fishing, I felt embarrassed by my lack of knowledge. Learning about single-hand vs. double-handed rods, switch rods vs. Spey rods, and other considerations was overwhelming since I only had experience with spin reels. However, there’s no need for you to go through the same embarrassing situation that I experienced. By …
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Coming from a spin fishing background, when I first started fly fishing a lot of things were difficult for me to understand. One of those tricky questions was the difference between a parachute fly and their similarly named and patterned counterparts. Friends and fellow anglers could tell me something about the structural difference between an …
Parachute Flies: What Are They and 8 Favorites that Catch Fish Read More »