Fly
fishing is more popular for trout and salmon. People go for fly
fishing for many other species of fish like pike, bass, panfish,
grayling and carp, as well as marine species, such as redfish, snook,
tarpon, bonefish and striped bass. Some other species that people
may go for are tuna, Dorado (mahi-mahi), sailfish, salmon and
marlin. It actually depends on games available near anglers and
water they choose for fly fishing. Whatever species you choose, you
will need to specific types of rod and reel for it. If you are not
experienced and new to fishing, you can speak with professional
anglers or read about it on Internet.
Fresh water fish for Fly Fishing
Fresh
water bodies are the ones where salinity is less then 0.05%. Fish
that spend all or major part of their life in such waters are called
Fresh Water Fish. Close to 41% species of fish family live in fresh
water. Salmon, trout and three-spined stickleback are examples of
fresh water fish. You can use Fly Fishing techniques for these fish
easily.
Tackle Sport fish, Barramundi, Trevally (GT or golden), Jack and
Queen Fish are some other species of fish which are found in fresh
water and are suitable for fly fishing.
Salt Water Fishing
Salt
/ sea water fishing is quite old tradition. People used fly fishing
in sea prettying time back also. Mullet had been popular game.
Pollack and bass also were popular in salt water fish pursued by
anglers. In early 1940’s, fly used for fishing ranged from bonefish,
snook flies etc. Salt water fly fishing requires anglers to buy
heavy material rods. Bass rods are also popular. If you are new
angler, go for heavy rods.
Fly Fishing Record Watch
International Game Fish record book lists all the record for fish
which have been caught in book saltwater or freshwater. If you wish
to learn more about records or benchmark against the best, this book
is for you. If you are now to angling, you will find this book very
instructive. Every edition of the book carries articles, lot of tips
and tricks on how to catch fish.
One can also find information on various species of fish found in
world. It acts as index for types of fish found in the world. If you
are keen on knowing more about fly fishing, you should get the book.
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