Canada is one of the most beautiful areas in the world. The magnificent mountains and the running streams make for a picture perfect scene. The cool running water houses some of the best fish that most anglers can not wait to get their hands on. The fishing is great and the types of fish include salmon, shellfish, tuna, mackerel, halibut and redfish. Most of these fish are treasures that many anglers would dearly love to serve up to their family and friends.
Canadian fly fishing equipment is the most important tool in the fishing trip. When purchasing equipment you must ensure that it is a comfortable fit for you. For example, when choosing a fly fishing rod you want to keep in mind your size and height. If you are short a 7-foot rod may not work well for you. Rods should be specified for fly-fishing and accommodate your height.
Another important aspect in Canadian fly fishing equipment is the choice of artificial flies or nymphs. Either method works effectively, but most anglers have their personal preference. What works well for one may not do another any good. Many fishermen will have both and mix the two methods with great success. The artificial fly for bait sits just on the surface of the water. This method works well because to the fish it looks like a delicious meal. The nymph method looks like eggs just below the surface waiting for the dinner bell.
Canadian fly fishing equipment should also include life vests. It is dangerous to be in any water without safety. Accidents happen and a life jacket can save your life. The water in Canada is very cold so every precaution should be taken to ensure the entire families safety. Many of the boating companies or outfitters will furnish life vests for those that do not have their own.
As for other types of baits for Canadian fly fishing equipment one can choose grubs, jigs or plastic worms. Grubs work best for larger fish, they are easy to see and the fish like to bite. The grubs can be used in clear water for wonderful results. Jigs on the other hand work best in water that is not that clean and has low visibility. Plastic worms are also the choice of many when fishing in Canada. The big fish tend to like the plastic worms, as they look so real. If you are looking for that trophy catches try using the plastic worm to get the big bite!
December 30, 2009
Make Your Trip Perfect With Canadian Fly Fishing Equipment
December 20, 2009
Salt Water Fly Fishing – Adding A Salty Dimension To The Sport!
The thrill and excitement that was the characteristic of freshwater bodies in days of yore has now extended to salt water fish. Since the past half century fly fishing has become somewhat of an elitist sport and has spread through Europe and the Americas. Many of the sports men choose to wear their hip length waders and fish from near the river banks or the shores of the lakes while some prefer to go out in boats with their fly fishing equipment.
When it comes to saltwater fishing the angler has two choices. One is to seek a place on an island or near a densely vegetated part of the sea shore or go out in a boat to a place he or she knows big game is lurking. When I comes to salt water fly fishing one can be assured the prey they seek will be enormous. And given that water covers over 75% of the earth there is no dearth of saltwater fish to angle or the number of places to fish.
So far as salt water fishing is concerned, it is important to study and understand the effect the tides have on the fish. The temperature and the clarity of the water is affected by the tides. These are two of the important factors to be considered when fly fishing. Let us take an example. Fly fishing in an inland lagoon or a bay means the tides need to be taken in to consideration, when the tide is draining out from the lagoon or bay the larger fish will be feeding on the tiny fish that have been swept into the water body by the tide. Try your luck fishing away from the mouth of the creek, you will be pleasantly surprised.
A little knowledge of geography will tell you that tides rise and fall once every 12 hours. Since salt water fly fishing is done in shallow waters (if you want relatively smaller fish) you know that fishing during the times when the tides have ebbed. This is the time the fish will be feeding among the vegetation and the smaller fish that swim near the surface.
Most of the salt water fisherman prefer to fly fish in the shallow waters near the shore, or from a boat a little way out in the ocean where bigger game offer more excitement. This is known as ‘inshore fishing’. The game that can be pursued during ‘inshore fishing’ include striped bass, bluefish, flounder, channel bass, bonito and barracuda among many others.
The other form of saltwater fly fishing is deep water fishing. This is an even more challenging form of fly fishing. Typically deep water fly fishing is pursued in waters that are deeper than 12 feet. Fly fishers usually fish in deep salt waters from boats than can range in length from 50 feet to 10 feet, this is fast gaining popularity among the fly fisher community all over the world.
December 17, 2009
Fly Fishing Store – Tips On Finding The Shopper’s Paradise For Fly Fishing Equipment
If you are planning to buy a pair of shoes where will you head, of course to a shoe store. How about for milk you will not go to a bank would you, rather you go to a grocery. Same when you want to buy jewelry you will not go to a dollar store but to a jewelry shop. This is not different when it comes to buying your needs for a fly fishing trip.
Beginners might say that it is boring to go to a fly fishing store but in reality it is a lot of fun. You can get a lot of ideas, you can purchase your complete fly fishing equipments not only that but you can just simply do your window shopping in a fly fishing store. If you are not sure of what you are looking for to purchase at the fly fishing store because there a lot to choose from, there are always attendants who are always willing to give you a helping hand in directing what are the perfect thing you will need in your fishing adventure. Not only this but they can give you advice that you can keep and use for a lifetime. In a fly fishing store you can try out any equipment you want to use like you can try out casting any rod you set your eyes on. Do not be worried you might hurt someone by doing so because most fly fishing store has a designated area to just that. You can check out and try out all the equipments they have in a fly fishing store. Aside from checking out the items they have you can always ask any questions from the attendants to inform you about specific equipment you might not know they can also direct you to the perfect fly fishing location.
Fly fishing store does not only allow you to purchase for the equipments you need for a fly fishing trip but also it is a chance to meet other fishermen of all kinds. They hang out, chat, share stories or simply just make friends. It seems that it is one of the best places to bond with other fishing enthusiasts. When going to a fly fishing store you do not only get to know about the latest fly fishing equipments, gears and accessories but also you get to know about the history of fly fishing a sport that dates back to the ancient times and a sport that was also practiced by the noble men and women during the ancient times. Although some people purchase their fly fishing equipments over the internet it is more enjoyable when you exert an effort to visit the fly fishing store because it is also one of the best ways for an ultimate fly fishing experience.
December 14, 2009
Fly Fishing Basics – the Artform of Fishing
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By Kelin Ray
When it comes to regular fishing practices, there is almost no one in the world that does not know the basics. However when it comes to the art of fly fishing, generations upon generations have found the basics to have eluded them. As a result of the new found fly fishing boom, there are plenty of those who wish to learn, and not really anyone to teach them. This can cause a problem for the fact that fly fishing has more than 2,000 years of history.
While you can simply bait a hook, toss it in the water and when something bites you can make dinner, fly fishing takes a little bit more effort to catch that fish. The good thing is however that the more effort you put into catching that fish, the better the meal will taste when you sit down to eat your day’s catch.
For starters, the concepts of fly fishing use no organic bait whether artificial or live. You do not take a real fly and bait it to your hook then presto you have a fish. Instead the flies used in the act of fly fishing are composed of things like string, feathers or even ribbon. These flies are then attached to a hook and through the movements of the line, you are able to dazzle the fly in front of your fish.
The bait itself is considered to be one of the most important fundamentals regarding the basics of fly fishing and when you know about the flies and how they should act upon the water, you will then be able to focus on the casting techniques. In casting the fly, you do not simply toss it out in a straight line like you would in a normal sport fishing routine, but rather through an art form you carefully and diligently glide the fly in and out of the water as a means of imitating an insect.
A fly fishing rod is quite often longer than that of a standard fishing rod while at the same time they are also substantially lighter. This is important because you have to create a certain rhythm in your castings which cannot be achieved with a heavier rod. The reel itself is barely ever used in fly fishing other than to retrieve the line. Instead one hand holds on to the line carefully pulling it out of the reel in small increments. From there you basically shake the line out a little at a time mimicking that of a live insect and enticing the fish to bite.
Fly fishing is pure art when it comes to the sport fishing world and some people can do it, while at the same time others cannot.
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December 10, 2009
Fly Fishing: All The Rods You Need
The modern period has been dominated by the development of new materials, and there is no doubt that without plastics, fly fishing as we know it would be unrecognizable as a sport, although the basic principles would be the same.
Glass-fiber rods first appeared in the late 1940’s, but it took a while for the new material to be adopted. Suppliers showed varying degrees of enthusiasm for the material. Hardy’s first glass fiber rod was built in 1954, and after a period in which glass and cane uneasily coexisted, their first carbon fiber rod followed in 1976. Rod weights plunged, reaching the point where line weight became a consideration in rod handling. A modern fifteen foot carbon fiber rod typically weighs around the pound mark, and a nine-foot rod three and a half ounces.
If anyone wonders why fiberglass did not replace split cane overnight, the answer lies in the table. Glass rods weighed much the same as their split cane equivalents, and offered the fisherman few advantages other than price. Carbon fiber, on the other hand, approaches half the weight of either split cane or glass. Once the technical problems of using the new material had been solved, carbon fiber rods entered mass production and neither of the older materials could offer any contest. Cane was swept away by the mid nineteen eighties, although it is making something of a comeback on aesthetic grounds.
The Fly Line. As with rod development, the post-war period was dominated by the development of new materials. The taper on these lines could be controlled to a precise amount, and the invention of methods of altering the specific gravity of the PVC coating (and hence its buoyancy) gave the product greater flexibility than anyone had ever dreamed of in a fly line.
The Reel. We are very nearly up to date on the subject of gear, but is one small piece of the jigsaw puzzle missing. At the beginning of the modern period, it was unusual to find fly reels with exposed rims. The last twenty years have seen a surge of nostalgia, and it is fascinating to see the designs appearing that imitate reels of a century ago.
The Salmon Fly. In a sign of growing American dominance in the field, hair-winged patterns didn’t take long to make the transfer across the Atlantic. The hair-wing had become a significant influence on British patterns by the 1960s, with many traditional patterns being adapted to allow hair-wing ties. The origins of the tube fly are less certain. We know that North American native people tied lures for salmon on quills as long ago as the nineteenth century, but the idea seems to have entered mainstream salmon fly fishing during the 1940s.
There is an interesting post-script to the development of the hair-wing salmon fly. Fishermen took a long while to give up their affection for the fully-dressed ‘gaudy’ fly, and it was commonly stocked by quite ordinary tackle shops well into the late 70’s and even early 80’s. As it became harder to find fully-dressed flies, collectors moved in, and a substantial market in “specimen-tying” began to emerge.
December 2, 2009
Fly Fishing on River Allan
The Allan Water is controlled by the Allan Water Angling Improvement Association, you can buy permits by the day from the Dunblane post office or join the waiting list for the association. The waiting list to join is a about a year but this venue is members only on a saturday.
We fished the upper pools on beat 1. The pools are up near braco just before the hotel. We only used Fly Fishing as our method although you can spin for Salmon and Trout
Salmon Fishing
Equipment – Single Handed AirFlow, SLS Fly Rod.
Location
There is no need for wading at this location as the river is not a large river. You can fish from the Far bank with ease. However this water really needs to have a lot of rain before it fishes well. The banks are clean and well maintained and the water quality is excellent
Flies – Stoat Tail and Pot Belly Pig.
We fished for a number of hours, without much luck and decided to change fly to a pot belly pig, within half an hour I had managed to land a 6lb Grilse. It took me over half and hour to land the fish. (We returned the fish safely to the river) I can see now why the Pot Belly Pig is such a popular fly.
Trout Fishing
Equipment – 6/7 9ft 6 Trout Fly Rod with Floating Line
Flies – Dry Fly and Wet Flies (the day we fished just about anything was catching)
The Fishing
We found this river to teaming with lots of small brown trout about 6inch long which must be viewed as an encouraging site, in fact we managed to catch around 20 (all of which were safely returned to the water)
We found We had Great Success with Wet Flies and Small Size 16 Dry Flies. We generally had the dry fly on the top dropper and the wet on the point.
Overall
A nice clean venue, ideal for in-experienced Fly Fishing, Easy Access and Depending on the weather a good chance of a salmon. This is a great place to learn how to fish on a river.
On the things to note about this venue is the fact that they actually stock the river with brown trout to supplement the natural fish stocks. I did notice large amounts of small brown trout about 1 – 2 inches in size, which is a real positive as it means the the natural fish are spawning and this can only result in making the venue and even better trout fishing mark.
November 23, 2009
Fly-fishing, A Fun Sport
Fly-fishing, a fun sport
Fly-fishing is an ancient angling method especially effective in catching trout and salmon. This distinct method of angling uses artificial flies to lure or excite fish. Fly-fishing helps anglers catch the fish easier than the traditional way.
There are two basic forms of fly-fishing, dry flies and wet flies.
Dry flies need coating with floatant in order for it to sit in the surface of the water. Dry flies are mostly effective in upstream and moving water. Dry flies help anglers’ spot where fish resides like pools and pocket in streams. Thus, it is easier to detect them and catch the fish.
The use of wet flies is beneath the surface of the water. Wet flies are nymphs, lures and true wet flies. It works as effective as dry flies except that in cases where weeds are many and almost touching the surface, wet flies blends with the weeds and thus may not be as effective as the dry flies.
Fly-fishing was developed in the 19th century, dry fly technique is very effective especially for slower and clearer rivers.
This is because weeds in rich rivers tend to grow closer to the surface, thus traditional wet fly fishing is almost ineffective. Dry fly fishing is thus useful by keeping the fly and the line floating on the surface. This makes fish excited and aggressive; the angler can then spot the location of the fish and in turn catches fish easier.
Later developments of fly-fishing made this concept as basis, thus in the latter part of the 19th century, anglers develop love for fly-fishing. This gave birth to fly-fishing, the sport among its aficionados.
Various parts of the United States host fly-fishing sports such as in the waters of Catskill Mountains of New York and the provinces of Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, British Columbia, Alberta and California.
Anglers in North America also develop various literatures pertaining to fly-fishing. The sport of fly-fishing and all these literatures gave North America the reputation of being the birthplace of dry fly-fishing, specifically the City of Calgary, Alberta. It is arguably one of the world’s best trout rivers, thus it remains to be the epicenter for the Western Fly Fishing in North America.
Various other states in America keeps the growing number of fly-fishers such as Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Arkansas. The growing number of anglers that are drawn to the sport of fly-fishing keeps the popularity at its peak.
Dry or wet fly-fishing, whichever is more effective in the rivers where you fish will help keep the sport exciting. It may not be long that other countries will learn to love the sport and make it a globally loved sport.
How does fly-fishing work?
Fly fishing uses longer and lighter rods; sizes vary from 2m (6 ft) for fresh water and up to 4m (14 ft) for salt water fly-fishing. Weight for fresh water rods are between two to five ounces.
Popular types of casts in fly-fishing follow its variety in situation specifics. Anglers uses common cast when the angler whisks the fly rod forward and back using his forearm and upper arm, the wrist is used to soften the motion.
The rod movement varies from 10 o’clock position to 2 o’clock position without touching the ground. Anglers do this to load the rod tip with energy and to travel the fly line creating distance and control; they call this motion false casting.
False casting needs to be done to excite the fish or make it aggressive enough so that when the fly touches the surface, it will be sure that the area where the fly touches is where most of the fish are located and thus will be easier to spot and catch them.
Whether you are a fly-fishing aficionado for outdoor excitement or having fun with your family, using the proper equipment will help you develop love for the sport. Keep it exciting and enjoy fishing at its finest in most popular fly-fishing locations in the country. There are many locations, thus you will not have a problem in spotting nice locations for you and your family for this wonderful outdoor adventure.
November 19, 2009
How To Get The Ideal Discount Fly Fishing Gear
There are always discount fly fishing gear going on everywhere but in particular during the festive periods. So when you are looking at fly fishing tackle especially during the trying economic times, there are plenty on offer. If it is a gift for your loved ones, then shop around. There will be one type of fly fishing equipment that they preferred and if you look closely, you will be able to find one with the right discount.
Good one does not have to be expensive as there are a lot of discount fly fishing gears that are not only durable but good as well. You just need to search in the correct places to get what your loved one preferred.
The first place you can look for discount fly fishing gear is the internet. Just by keying in the search term, you will be able to find the type of fly fishing equipment that you are looking for. That is once you have generated the leads, then follow them and narrow the search to the fly fishing tackle that you want. Always choose respectable websites and check them out until you get what you desired. You may also find the discount item by respected companies and you will be able to get it easily online rather them at the stores.
If you are one who prefers to shop offline, then get started by looking at your preferred offline stores. Shop with an intent and browse at all your nearest fly fishing stores to source out the discount fly fishing gear for your loved one. You can probably find plenty of stores that offer huge discounts for their regular items so finding the one fly fishing equipment that you desired may be far easier than you thought.
Fly fishing supply may be the place to look for fly fishing equipment but there are others such as discount stores and used gear stores that you can source for some very useful bargains. You will be surprised that you can find pretty new discount fly fishing gear at the used gear stores that are sold at less than the new offer price. Try to look around those discount and used gear stores and you may find the one that your loved one preferred at the right discount but look as good as new.
On the issue of how much you need to pay for a discount fly fishing gear, it all hinges on your ability to pay but the rule of thumb is not to spend above 30% of your savings each month. Through careful budgeting, you can get one that you desired.
November 14, 2009
Commonly Used Fishing Equipment in the UK
Fishing in the UK is a sport that’s both relaxing and exciting. The relaxing part is casting a baited hook into the water and waiting for an unsuspecting fish to happen by. The exciting part is when the fish takes the bait. Here’s some information about two types of Fishing Equipment required for this enjoyable sport.
When you are starting out as a fisherman in the UK, it is best to start with the most simplistic form of Fishing Equipment. It really doesn’t require a lot of fishing gear to go fishing. However, a rod or pole is indeed a necessary piece of equipment. The fishing pole is used to suspend the line from which hangs the bait for the fish. Bamboo, fiberglass and carbon fiber are all basic materials used to make the poles. The fishing rod is used for the same purpose but is somewhat more sophisticated. They have various lengths and also vary in action. The sizes are available from a 24-inch rod to 20 foot one. The casting is better with the longer rod.
There are many different types of fishing rods. A carbon fiber pole is a more technologically advanced pole, which is usually used for coarse fishing in Europe. Fly fishing rods are made to cast artificial flies. They are part of the Fishing Equipment used to catch salmon in the UK. Many fishermen in the UK use this salmon fishing equipment each year for a successful catch. Normally salmon is fished from the rivers in England, although it can be done well in the sea also. In addition to the right rod, you will need waders for the majority of UK Rivers in order to get to the best fishing places.
When you are searching for sea fishing equipment in the UK, try to find sea rods made to be used on the open sea. These rods will be built stronger and longer than the other kinds. For sharks and other huge game, specialty rods are designed. Be sure that the deep-sea fishing rod that you have selected can hold up to the pressure of the resistant larger fish when they are hooked. Also be certain that it is constructed from material such as fiberglass or graphite, which will resist corrosion from the salt air.
Every other part of your tackle has to be able to fit with your rod. This includes the lines, lures, reels and hooks. If you aren’t sure about your choices, get advice from a more experienced fisherman. You need to bear in mind that no matter what kind of fish you are trying to catch in the UK, you have to have the right fishing equipment to be successful.
November 2, 2009
How to Play and Land Your Fish (part Six – the Rod)
Of course, your rod plays a big part when it comes to playing and landing a fish. Once the fish is hooked, let your rod do the work. A rod works at it’s best flexing forward under pressure, recovering when the pressure weakens, when it is held nearly vertical.
You should never point your rod at a fish to play him, but keep your rod tip high during most of the fight. This is particularly important when playing a strong, fast fish in shallow water with obstructions. Holding your rod high helps to raise the line and keep it free of snags. A fish should not be given anything solid to pull against. When your rod is nearly vertical it will flex under the pull, and take most of the strain. But if you reel a fish too close to your rod tip, he’ll get a more direct pull and could break away.
Whenever possible, stop a fish from taking out too much line. The shorter the line, the more you will feel the pressure, and that pressure will be more easily controlled. However, the trade off is there is less cushioning of the sudden shocks, which a longer line will take up because of it’s elasticity.
When the fish is fresh and wild, play him at a little distance, and use the cushioning effect of a moderate length of line. After he has lost that first edge, keep him as close as possible. Of course, when you hook a big northern pike, or muskie, there’s not a lot you can do about the amount of line you pay out. Some big ‘uns take the fight out of your hands, and all you can do is hang on and hope.
If you are playing a fish in a stream, or river, try to keep him fighting upstream as much as you can. If he’s battling the current as well as the rod he’ll tire that much quicker. If the current is strong however, get him out of it quickly. Lead him into an eddy or the quieter waters of a large pool.
Sometimes you’ll be faced with the decision of whether to stop a fish at the risk of breaking your line or leader, or let him swim into a tangle of snags, or rapids. You are the only one who can make the decision. You can chose to stop the fish and lose a leader, or you can stop them and bring them in. No-one can really know what’s going to happen. You just make your choice and then do the best you can.
A fish that’s hooked properly won’t necessarily escape when given a little slack in the line, but it’s usually better to keep it taut. Having said that, slack would be given when a fish jumps, to avoid him breaking the line. Lower the rod qickly to an almost horizontal position. This will give the leaping fish less chance to snap your line by falling on it. As soon as the fish is back in the water, take up the slack by raising your rod tip to it’s high position.
That pretty much covers the very basics of rod work. Of course there’s a lot more to it than that, but working with those pointers in mind, time and experience will develop your own individual rod style that works for you.