Fly fishing is basically divided up into four categories: ponds, lakes, streams and saltwater. Each one has its own characteristics and methods of fishing. When you go fly fishing, you need to consider the water you are going to try to catch fish.
Let us explore these categories of water. First, we will discuss ponds.
How to Fish a Pond
Ponds are the most prevalent and most accessible. Nearly every town has ponds you can hone your skills of fly-fishing. Ponds are generally shallow and have accessible shoreline. These ponds are generally built as recreational areas that are open to the public.
In order to fish them all, you need in most cases is a fishing license, fly rod and reel, and, of course, some flies. It is always best to check with the rules of the specific pond as to whether it is a keep fish or catch and release.
Minnow patterns and terrestrial patterns are probably the best for ponds. Terrestrial patterns are insects (ants) and objects that fall into the water that fish feed on. Hint fishing in patterns parallel to the shoreline and close to the bank will be productive.
How to Fish a Lake
Lakes are generally deeper and require patterns of minnow like insects, (generally called streamers). Most fish feed on small fish minnows and aquatic insects (insects that live and reproduce in the water).
Lakes generally require boats but they can be successfully fished by the docks and by the natural cover (plants in the water). Like ponds, lakes will also be productive if fished close to the shoreline and parallel to the bank.
Fish River and Streams
Rivers and streams are generally the most pictures and pleasant to fish. They can be quite productive but require a lot of research and practice to gain the skill to be consistent in catching fish.
Saltwater Calls for Different Equipment
Saltwater fly-fishing calls for heavier equipment and is generally the least accessible. Saltwater generally produces larger fish but requires more expensive and more equipment than fresh water. If you get the chance, it is worth the effort to learn and to experience.
Wherever you choose to fly-fish, you will find it quite rewarding. Take the time to learn the different areas and then have fun fishing.
Let us explore these categories of water. First, we will discuss ponds.
How to Fish a Pond
Ponds are the most prevalent and most accessible. Nearly every town has ponds you can hone your skills of fly-fishing. Ponds are generally shallow and have accessible shoreline. These ponds are generally built as recreational areas that are open to the public.
In order to fish them all, you need in most cases is a fishing license, fly rod and reel, and, of course, some flies. It is always best to check with the rules of the specific pond as to whether it is a keep fish or catch and release.
Minnow patterns and terrestrial patterns are probably the best for ponds. Terrestrial patterns are insects (ants) and objects that fall into the water that fish feed on. Hint fishing in patterns parallel to the shoreline and close to the bank will be productive.
How to Fish a Lake
Lakes are generally deeper and require patterns of minnow like insects, (generally called streamers). Most fish feed on small fish minnows and aquatic insects (insects that live and reproduce in the water).
Lakes generally require boats but they can be successfully fished by the docks and by the natural cover (plants in the water). Like ponds, lakes will also be productive if fished close to the shoreline and parallel to the bank.
Fish River and Streams
Rivers and streams are generally the most pictures and pleasant to fish. They can be quite productive but require a lot of research and practice to gain the skill to be consistent in catching fish.
Saltwater Calls for Different Equipment
Saltwater fly-fishing calls for heavier equipment and is generally the least accessible. Saltwater generally produces larger fish but requires more expensive and more equipment than fresh water. If you get the chance, it is worth the effort to learn and to experience.
- * Salt Water Flats - Within the category of salt water it is generally divided up into two categories one category is called the flats. This means shallow water and water that has a sandy or grassy bottom. Always best to check with the locals as to what to use.
- * Deep Water - Deep water produces the biggest of fish but usually requires going out on a chartered boat, which is an experience you will probably not forget. These sorts of excursion generally provide all the equipment necessary.
Wherever you choose to fly-fish, you will find it quite rewarding. Take the time to learn the different areas and then have fun fishing.