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Fly Fishermen Just Love Fly Fishing

November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

There is something about fly fishing that captures the hearts of many fishermen. To many people, the point of fishing is simply to catch a fish. However, this is not the case when it comes to fly fishing. Of course the fly fisherman wants to catch a fish. He actually devotes an extraordinary amount of energy, time and ingenuity to doing just that. But there is more to fly fishing than just catching a fish. He is interested in the activity itself. It is the act of fishing from which the fly fisherman derives so much pleasure, not just from the end result.

What is it about fly fishing that makes it so enticing? There is one main physical difference between other types of fishing and fly fishing. That difference may be the key to the enjoyment so many find in the sport of fly fishing. In all other forms of casting, the fisherman is throwing a weight on the end of his line, whether it is a lure or a sinker. Certainly, this does require a great amount of precision, but it is essentially like throwing a rock in the water. The fly fisherman, on the other hand, is casting only the weight of the line itself, which is spread out over 30 or 40 feet of line. The tiny fly at the end of the line is virtually weightless, and it provides no momentum at all. Fly fishing requires precision, delicacy, a gentle fine touch.

Many fly fishermen want to learn as much as they can about their sport, not just about fishing techniques. That includes the study of the insects that the fish feed on, studying the freshwater habitats, leaning about the history and lore of their sport, as well as the techniques of fly casting and fly tying. The fly fisherman has to be aware of everything from the cycles of the seasons to the life cycles of the insects. Fly fishing is not just another method of catching fish.

Fly fishing embraces the rhythm of nature as well as the rhythm of the rod. The rhythm of the rod carries your mind, body and spirit to the water. Whether you catch a fish are not, the water will always give you a little bit of its own, strength, some of its energy, and the wonderful feeling of peace.

The sport of fly fishing takes place in some of the most beautiful settings of the world including mountain streams, scenic lakes, the ocean's shorelines, and out on the high seas. Fly fishermen see and appreciate the wonders of nature. They care about the fish as well as the environment. Many of them take a proactive stance on environmental issues.

Fly Fishing Is Very Peaceful

An anonymous fisherman once said fly fishing has a special hold on the spirit of man. This is because of all forms of fishing, it requires a perfect balance between discipline and freedom. Perhaps part if the mysterious allure of fly fishing is the feeling of harmony with nature and the gentle balance between man and fish.

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Fly Fishing Rivers

May 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Fly Fishing Rivers

If you are interested in fly fishing, you will want to try some of the great fly fishing rivers located throughout the world. One great state in which to find these locations is in Montana. Many find that this is one of the best places to fish with its various recreational activities and beautiful scenery.

Central Montana Rivers are not visited very often from those who do not live in the state because the quality of trout fishing is below that of other locations. However, you would be surprised at the pleasant experience of fishing here. Fly fishing spots in Central Montana are very long and flow through an isolated and remote countryside. These locations often begin high in the mountains and then spill out onto the prairie.

Some of the many rivers you will encounter in Montana are the Dearborn river, Sun river, Missouri River, Teton River, and the Smith River. The quality at these different fly fishing rivers will vary considerably. You will find that the best place to catch trout is near the mountains. A visit to the Central Montana Rivers would definitely be worth the trip.

Another place to find great fly fishing rivers is in the Southwest part of Montana. Here you will find some of Montana's most famous rivers such as the Beaverhead, Blackfoot, Big Hole, the Bitterroot River and Rock Creek. Here you will find natural trout streams. Many of these fly fishing locations are close together which allows for short drives between rivers. This means that you will have more time to visit the various rivers, which is not the case with locations such as Central Montana. In Central Montana there are long drives between the rivers. Rainbow trout and large brown trout are abundant in Southwest Montana Rivers and you will not regret a visit here.

In Eastern Montana you will find streams that are located far away from the mountains. Because of this, trout availability is scarce. The water is frequently to warm to be a good habitat for the trout. However, there are a number of warm water species in rivers such as the lower Yellowstone River. You can look forward to catching other types of fish such as the big walleye, small mouth bass, and catfish. While there may be other fly fishing rivers throughout the state that are more beautiful, Eastern Montana rivers can be quite breathtaking in the fall. And don't forget about the fact that Lewis and Clark actually traveled the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers. A trip here is very unique with its wildlife and rich history.

The Northwest Montana Rivers have some of the most beautiful scenery of all. Some rivers found here are the North Fork Flathead River, Middle Fork Flathead River, and the Flathead River. You will find wild trout in these wild rivers. You can visit the Kootenai and Yaak Rivers to find good trout. Because Northwest Montana Rivers often have pressure that is low compared to other fly fishing rivers, they are often overlooked. However, there are a lot of other opportunities here that make it worth a visit.

Are you just starting off in fly fishing, but don't know where to begin? Look to Bridget Hollister's blog for tips and more by visiting: http://notyourgrandpasflyfishing.blogspot.com/


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World-Renowned Colorado Fly Fishing Takes on a Special Hue in Autum

May 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

World-Renowned Colorado Fly Fishing Takes on a Special Hue in Autum

Copyright (c) 2010 Gerry Stringer

Colorado is a world-wide destination for fly fishing, as there are thousands of miles of streams in the mountains and plains, and hundreds of ponds, lakes and reservoirs that offer fly fishers unparalleled access to the finest fresh-water fish on earth. Trout of every stripe, kokanee salmon, bass, muskie, crappie, catfish, walleye, splake - there's a challenge nearly everywhere in the clear, cold waters of Colorado.

And autumn is a particular popular season for the veteran fly fisher for a variety of reasons. First, of course, is the solitude: with kids back in school and the majority of summer tourists back home, even the most popular streams, reservoirs and lakes hot fishing spots feature little company or competition. Then there's the weather: the fall in Colorado is spectacular, with warm sunny days, and cool starry nights, and foliage colors unmatched in the West.

But it isn't the fish that matter of course. In Colorado streams, many species are spawning in the fall, and afterword need to fatten up for the winter ahead. The angling possibilities are endless and the fight is well worth the effort in this season because fish of all types are especially hungry and frisky.

September, October and November in Colorado are marked on seasoned anglers' calendars as possibly the best fly fishing on earth.

Colorado offers many opportunities for excellent fly fishing, from remote back-country sites and guided tours for Colorado river fishing, to day trips from major cities and resort locales where the famous Colorado trout - rainbows, cutthroat, brownies, brookies and lake trout - are abundant and ferocious.

The Colorado Division of Wildlife http://wildlife.state.co.us/ A wealth of information that is a gateway to Colorado fly fishing can be found on the Internet, of course, replete with fishing blogs and fishing guide sites as a source of information on available information and places to go.

Truth be told, in Colorado no one is ever more than a few miles from a great fly fishing spot, but here are five premier locations that expert anglers agree are among the very best locations for successful, memory-laden Colorado fly fishing:

- The Blue River is a medium-size river in the central part of the state near the Continental Divide, and one of the most scenic fishing spots in the state. Experts believe the best fly fishing on the river is from the Dillon Reservoir dam down to the Colorado River, between the town of Dillon to the Green Mountain Reservoir. Though private land borders much of the water, there is a 10-mile stretch of public access between the two reservoirs. Look to land brown, rainbow, some brook trout, cutthroats and fall-spawning Kokanee salmon.

- The Black Canyon of the Gunnison River in western Colorado is renowned for the brilliant combination of deep canyons and sheer cliffs, beautiful terrain and fishing opportunities unrivaled anywhere. The Gunnison River is subject to many restrictions, but there are 26 miles of the river that are managed as a Gold Medal tailwater fishery, which veteran anglers says is among the most productive in the state. The open portion is equally divided: Gunnison Gorge, the lower 13 miles, is the most popular and most fished because access is relatively easy; the upper 13 miles, within the rugged Black Canyon National Monument, are more difficult to reach, as it requires descending more than 2,000 feet down eroded drainage gullies to the river to reach the prize. Anglers report landing slab-sided rainbows and browns from 13 to 18 inches, with larger trout occasionally taken.

- The West Elk Wilderness, in the Gunnison National Forest in west central Colorado is not far from the popular mountain town Crested Butte. With an area of 176,000 acres about 15 miles in diameter, and with elevations up to 13,000 feet, the area features a couple of lakes teeming with trout, including golden trout.

- The Weminuche Wilderness, in the Rio Grande and San Juan National Forests in southwestern Colorado near Durango, offers several streams, including the Los Pinos River and Vallecito Creek which drain into the Vallecito Reservoir, and featuring such action as brookies, rainbows and cutthroats. The western portion of the wilderness area include the Needle Mountains with many peaks over 14,000 feet, and spectacular vistas from every vantage point.

- The South Platte River, about an hour south of the heart of Denver, flows through Cheesman Canyon and offers broad, stunning views of the Front Range of Colorado within striking distance of the state's major population centers. The area was once subject to a dam proposal which would have wiped out 21 miles of pristine Gold Medal fishing waterways, but opposition from a variety of wildlife and environmental interests were successful is scotching the plans. Today, fly fishing is one of the favored methods among anglers for catching large browns and rainbows.

While Colorado is a special place for fly fishing the year around, the most experienced anglers agree: there's better time and place to get out the flies than Colorado in the fall.

Gerry Stringer loves Colorado fly fishing in his free time. He hopes to get out there as much as possible this fall and he will follow Trout's Fly Fishing Colorado river reports to know just where to go.
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