Your Day on the River Is Only as Good as Your Fly Fishing Flies
You have probably met more than a few anglers who put a good deal of stock in their fly fishing flies. Some people think there is more to the equipment than the art form. While this may be true to some extent, fly fishing flies are useless unless you can make them dance on top of the old river.
There are literally thousands of different fly fishing flies available out there in the world, and chances are your buddy at the local bait and tackle shop doesn't make nearly the variety of flies available to you on the internet. You and I both know that the world of fly fishing changes nearly every day. Trends and fish come and go, and yesterday's fly fishing flies get lost down the river like so many great fly fishing memories. But some basic knowledge of flies can help you choose the best ones for your fishing needs.
There are two types of fly fishing flies, wet flies and dry flies. Wet flies are the ones that look most like real insects. They usually represent the stage somewhere between a nymph and a winged insect.
The other type of fly fishing flies are dry flies. These flies are meant to look like winged insects. These flies are not very good for catching trout, what many fly fishers are looking to catch. Trout usually prefer nymphs rather than dry flies.
Different fly fishing flies are better for certain seasons, waterways, or types of fish. Make sure you do your research before heading to the river. You won't catch very many fish if you are using flies that resemble spring insects in the fall.
Many sporting goods and outdoor stores sell fly fishing flies in kits. These kits can be especially helpful for beginners. They usually offer an assortment of flies for specific fish such as trout, or a specific season, such as summer. Kits are also available with just dry flies or other types of fly fishing flies.
The advice of other fisherman can be invaluable when it comes to fly fishing flies. Ask others that fish the same waterways as you what flies work for them. Or check online reviews of flies to see what others have to say about certain styles or brands. With the right fly fishing flies, the fish will be biting all day!
