Fly Fishing for Beginners
This website is designed for the beginner (or even those who may need a refresher) wanting to learn the basics of fly fishing. The site designed to walk you through:
How to select and purchase the essential fly fishing equipment like fly rods, reels, line, waders, and fishing vests.
Describe the most common flies used in fly fishing including dry, nymph, and streamers.
How to tie the basic knots.
The two basic casts: overhead and roll.
and fishing techniques like fishing lakes and streams, or matching your fly to the current insect hatch.
Check out the Directory section which provides links to other useful fly fishing sites for all skill levels.
Recommended Reading Material
L.L.Bean - Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing
"If you're looking for a reference to getting started in fly-fishing, or looking for advanced instruction in technique, it's a winner."--The Montana Standard
Fly Fishing Made Easy, 4th:...
For beginners eager to land their first fly-caught fish and for more experienced anglers looking to advance their skills.
