Thursday, March 8, 2012

Organize Your Next Trip With A Fly Fishing Guide

By Erin Song


The joy of fishing has been luring enthusiasts toward the shore for times untold. Fly fishing, for example, is a sport that is often sent down from one generation of fishermen to the next. However, since fly fishing is so different than many other types of fishing, there are a few things to keep in mind. Because of this, it is essential to have a fly fishing guide to plan the perfect trip.

This sport goes back over 2000 years, and its name comes from using artificial flies as preferred bait. As opposed to traditional fishing where fishermen use organic bait - live or dead - as bait, fly fishermen use a variety of synthetic material as bait. Different types of flies are used depending on the type of fish one wishes to catch, and after being attached to the hook, the fly is cast in a rhythmic movement which mimics the movement of a certain insect. Fly fishing can be dry or wet - in dry fishing, the fly dances over the surface of the water, while on wet fishing, it submerges to attract the fish beneath the surface. Determining the type of fly fishing that will be done depends solely on the type of fish the fisherman is interested in catching and that is where a fly fishing guide can be most helpful.

Fly fishing is done in all parts of the country - and in the world. But not all times of the year are appropriate for fly fishing in these areas. A fly fishing guide acts as a travel guide of sorts, giving the fisherman inside information on the best spots for fly fishing and the best times of year to visit. This can be enormously helpful for the fisherman who is looking to experience a particular type of fly fishing.

Additionally, a fly fishing guide will provide information on accommodations, dining, transportation, and a host of other information necessary to plan the perfect trip. Since some resorts offer packages especially designed for fly fishermen, a good fly fishing guide will provide information on how to select the right package.

A fly fishing guide is the ultimate tool to plan the perfect fly fishing vacation. You can see it as your best travel advisor. Fly fishing guides are available online and in bookstores. Because of the wealth of information they offer, fly fishing guides can help you plan a perfect trip and save you money.




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