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Rediscovering the Unlost Secrets of Fly Fishing
By Chad Venturanza
Fly Fishing. A sport for the crafty and gifted and a form of recreation for the
patient. Throughout the years many have claimed that they have discovered the secrets and
have yet to unveil more. Yes, they have shared tons of these secrets and we have read about
them, more than once. As I have discovered myself, these secrets have been repeated
countless of times by different people too, claiming they themselves discovered it. We don't
pass judgment, we applaud them. We have learned and applied what little we have known about
the sport itself (or on the contrary – my apologies to the small percentage that are
considered experts on this field. This statement does not apply).
This is not one of those moments where I claim my 15 minutes of fame. Just a simple
aficionado of the sport hoping to add a little grain to your sack of rice. I promise I wont
be overtly original. You have to expect I will mention the secrets we have all discovered.
It may not be so secret anymore but still an effective tip to fish. Let's start where
everybody usually does, from the beginning.
What do you usually do the day (or night) before going fly fishing? You prepare the
things you need! What do you need? The basics, your fly fishing gear. Rod, reel, line, and
bait (live or imitation-fly fishing flies). Of course you need not forget your personal
requirements, so to speak. Sunblock, bug repellant and shades for example.
When you get to your fishing spot: after settling, you need to relax and ready
yourself. You need to be in top condition; physically, mentally, and emotionally. It may
sound so immensely inane but im not saying you have to be "Olympic" material. Just be the
tip top self that you can be. When you get to the water, just remember these tips: Dont
scare the fish away! You dont want to scare them away, you want to catch them. What's the
purpose of all this when its NOT? Stay as close to the bank where they most probably are
hangin' around. The ripples may make them uneasy but only for a short period. Take note also
that the sight of any moving objects may also cause them to move away. That would be you, so
lay low and camouflage your clothing to your current environment. Then your set. Have your
favorite rod and cast away!
When you're finished with you day, please remember to completely dry out your gear.
You could transfer parasites or diseases to whichever fishing spot you go next. You can
apply whatever cleaning solution you want but remember, it has to be eco friendly. You dont
want to poison the fish or pollute the next fishing spot you want to visit.
Dont say that there are no excuses for NOT catching any fish. YES THERE ARE!
Conditions like, they are not feeding, the temperature is just too hot, its not you day, bad
luck or maybe your wife just left you are all valid reasons. Dont beat yourself up because
you're a bad fisherman...well, maybe you are (tip top shape, remember?).
The important thing is, HAVE FUN! Its not worth the trouble if your not having any
fun! About the Author She is a webmaster for Riverbum.com. Riverbum.com sells
fly fishing flies, gears, and accessories on-line. They constantly innovate themselves to
give their customers the best products they can offer for unreasonably low prices. They love
fly fishing, and it shows!
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