Ever wonder how to fly fish?

Fly fishing is considered a sport or a hobby by some, and an art form by others.

Call it what you want, fly fishing is a pleasurable pastime built on the camaraderie of the anglers themselves, the oceans, lakes and rivers they fish, and the beautiful fish they pursue.

Some anglers are weekend warriors, happy to run into a fish or two on a holiday fishing trip with dad or kids. Others are die-hard trout bums, who dedicate most of their days to tying flies and dissecting the hatches and underwater traits of their favorite fisheries.

For those who consider themselves avid fly fishers, the sport is a refreshing escape from the daily rigors of everyday life. A meditative and even spiritual passion that non-anglers have a hard time understanding.

But for those who get us, there’s nothing better than the push and pull of a fly line, and the sight of a fish rising to take that perfectly placed fly.

How to Fly Fish - Species

Most fly fishermen focus on the pursuit of trout, although anglers fly fish for everything from largemouth bass to big-game saltwater species like marlin, tarpon and even sharks.

There are thousands of species of saltwater and freshwater fish, and the International Game Fish Association monitors world records for a majority of the game species.

American fly fishermen spend most of their time pursuing trout, particularly rainbow trout. Other types of trout include the golden trout, steelhead trout, brown trout, brook trout and lake trout.

How to Fly Fish - Places

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