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Published: September 22, 2006
Evidence exists to support that fishing has been a means of survival for humans as far back as 100,000 years BCE. According to historians, the earliest references to fly fishing are in Aelians Natural History, estimated to have been authored circa 200 CE. Despite fly-fishing's late entrance, it is considered the most elegant and sophisticated style of fishing.
Before casting a line, fly fishermen must make decisions regarding types of tackle, the style of rod, line, reel and fly (or lure). Flies come in three general categories: wet, dry and saltwater. Dry flies are designed to float on top of the water. They are designed to mimic the appearance of insects in later stages of their life cycle. Wet flies are made to sink below the water's surface. Broadly, the wet fly is made to imitate the appearance of insects that tend to spend at least part of their lives underwater. Saltwater flies, the third most common fly, are designed specifically for saltwater fly fishing. Also known as blue water flies, saltwater flies come in a plethora of styles designed to imitate the wide variety of prey available to a particular fish. Regardless of the type of fly used, all flies share the fact that great strides are made to imitate a particular query's prey, or to draw the curiosity and hold the attention of the sought after fish.
Fly fishing purists tend to believe that a fly fisherman worth his salt designs and makes his own lure, or ties his own fly. However, those that choose to purchase already made flies generally have to make the same decisions regarding the style of a particular fly. A great deal of forethought is put into considering not only the type of fish a particular fisherman is hunting, but the time of year, the time of day, levels of sun exposure, weather and a host of other variables.
There is a seemingly infinite variety of each type of fly. Not only are there considerations regarding environmental variables, but decisions must also be made regarding the fly itself: the size of the fly, the size of the hook, types of materials used in the flies’ construction, as well as the color of the materials. In addition to its general appearance, part of the construction plan takes into account specifics of the tail, body and tackle of the lure.
The colorful names of a fly may reflect the fly's physical characteristics, kind of fish it is meant to attract, or the designer’s sense of humor. For example, the Sneaky Pete is designed to attract bass and bluegill. Rainbow and steelhead trout tend to draw towards the Steelhead Stone. Pike and Musky have a predilection for the Clouser or the Whistler. Lefties Deceiver is a favorite of saltwater fish.
Aelians. 2005. Andrew N. Herd. 21 Sept 2006. www.flyfishinghistory.com
What Are Dry Flies?.2006 Dry Fly Fishing. 21 Sept 2006. www.dryflyfishing.com
Wet Flies. 2005. Fly Fishing Information. 21 Sept 2006. www.flyfishinginformation.net
Saltwater Flies. 2005 Fly Fishing Information. 21 Sept 2006. www.flyfishinginformation.net
Flies. 2006. The Orvis Company. 21 Sept 2006. www.orvis.com
Before casting a line, fly fishermen must make decisions regarding types of tackle, the style of rod, line, reel and fly (or lure). Flies come in three general categories: wet, dry and saltwater. Dry flies are designed to float on top of the water. They are designed to mimic the appearance of insects in later stages of their life cycle. Wet flies are made to sink below the water's surface. Broadly, the wet fly is made to imitate the appearance of insects that tend to spend at least part of their lives underwater. Saltwater flies, the third most common fly, are designed specifically for saltwater fly fishing. Also known as blue water flies, saltwater flies come in a plethora of styles designed to imitate the wide variety of prey available to a particular fish. Regardless of the type of fly used, all flies share the fact that great strides are made to imitate a particular query's prey, or to draw the curiosity and hold the attention of the sought after fish.
Fly fishing purists tend to believe that a fly fisherman worth his salt designs and makes his own lure, or ties his own fly. However, those that choose to purchase already made flies generally have to make the same decisions regarding the style of a particular fly. A great deal of forethought is put into considering not only the type of fish a particular fisherman is hunting, but the time of year, the time of day, levels of sun exposure, weather and a host of other variables.
There is a seemingly infinite variety of each type of fly. Not only are there considerations regarding environmental variables, but decisions must also be made regarding the fly itself: the size of the fly, the size of the hook, types of materials used in the flies’ construction, as well as the color of the materials. In addition to its general appearance, part of the construction plan takes into account specifics of the tail, body and tackle of the lure.
The colorful names of a fly may reflect the fly's physical characteristics, kind of fish it is meant to attract, or the designer’s sense of humor. For example, the Sneaky Pete is designed to attract bass and bluegill. Rainbow and steelhead trout tend to draw towards the Steelhead Stone. Pike and Musky have a predilection for the Clouser or the Whistler. Lefties Deceiver is a favorite of saltwater fish.
Aelians. 2005. Andrew N. Herd. 21 Sept 2006. www.flyfishinghistory.com
What Are Dry Flies?.2006 Dry Fly Fishing. 21 Sept 2006. www.dryflyfishing.com
Wet Flies. 2005. Fly Fishing Information. 21 Sept 2006. www.flyfishinginformation.net
Saltwater Flies. 2005 Fly Fishing Information. 21 Sept 2006. www.flyfishinginformation.net
Flies. 2006. The Orvis Company. 21 Sept 2006. www.orvis.com
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