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Fly fishing is a distinct and ancient angling method, most renowned as a method for catching trout and salmon, but today is used for many other species such as pike, bass, and carp, as well as a wide range of saltwater marine species, such as tarpon and bonefish. Artificial flies are constructed — "tied" onto a hook with thread, fur, feathers and other materials — in sizes and colours to match naturally occurring food or simply to excite a fish. Compared to other types of fishing rods, fly rods are relatively long, limber, and lightweight, while the lines are relatively heavy, which provides the weight necessary to cast tiny flies. Lines may be tapered or straight, of differing densities (to make them float or sink), and are matched to the rod according to weight. The fly itself can weigh very little and is normally attached to the line by a 2-3 meter leader which may taper to a very fine line at the tip end, also called the tippet. In fact, the main practical difference between fly fishing and casting is that in casting, you are using the weight of the lure to "throw" it out (much like throwing a baseball). In fact, a fly line can be "cast" without any fly or lure on it at all, a feat impossible with a typical spinning or casting rod and reel. The point is that a fly can be presented gently and under the control of the angler instead of plopping down with a big splash. Stealth is often critical in fly fishing.
There are two basic forms of fly fishing, dry and wet. Dry flies are coated with a floatant and sit on the surface of the water. They are mostly cast upstream in moving water when fishing for trout. Wet flies are subdivided into other types such as nymphs, streamers, emergers, terrestrials, and true wet flies, but they are all fished beneath the surface of the water.
History
The use of an artificial fly lure was first recorded by the Roman Claudius Aelianus near the end of the 2nd century. He described the practice of Macedonian anglers on the Astraeus River:
- ...they have planned a snare for the fish, and get the better of them by their fisherman's craft. . . . They fasten red . . . wool round a hook, and fit on to the wool two feathers which grow under a cock's wattles, and which in color are like wax.Their rod is six feet long, and their line is the same length. Then they throw their snare, and the fish, attracted and maddened by the colour, comes straight at it, thinking from the pretty sight to gain a dainty mouthful; when, however, it opens its jaws, it is caught by the hook, and enjoys a bitter repast, a captive.
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Ben La Mouche - Fly fishing equipment, belly boats, rods, and lines. In French and English.
Bob Veverka - Offers flies, a book, and hooks.
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BVG-Airflo.co.uk - Airflo manufacture and export a range of fly fishing lines, leaders and accessories. They also have a fly fishing mail-order catalogue.
Cul De Canard - Fly tying material, accessories and flies. In English, German, French, and Italian.
David Rice - Wholesale catalogue of fly fishing and fly tying materials. Lots of Irish angling information.
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Fly Logic - Produces rods, reels, and ready to go kits. Features product information, news, and dealers.
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FlyNFish - UK flyfishing tackle store.
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Fulling Mill - Fly fishing equipment - including flies, fly lines, fishing line, and fly boxes.
Highfields House of Hardy Fly Fishing Shop - Worldwide merchants of new and used Hardy gear and other classic items, based in Yellow Point, British Columbia, Canada.
House of Hardy - Fly fishing rods, reels, line, and accessories. Features product information, dealers, events, and news.
L FlyCraft - Makers of fine rods and reels for freshwater and saltwater. Canada.
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Loon Outdoors - Fly fishing and fly-tying products that are environmentally friendly. Features product information, dealer locator, company information, and newsletter.
Loop Fly Fishing - Founded on the reels by the Danielsson family. Also sells flyrods, fly lines, and accessories. In Swedish and English.
Lureflash International Limited - Fly tying materials, rods, reels, clothing, bags and equipment.
Marryat Fly Fishing - Produces reels, rods, and tools. Includes product information, dealers, and history.
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Modern Flies - Fly rods and fishing flies.
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Pacific Fly Group - Produces flies, fly boxes, nets, and outdoor clothing. Features product and ordering information.
Sigg's Rigs - Makers of trolling flies and tackle. USA.
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Sir Francis - Manufacturer and distributor of a variety of rods, reels, clothing, and fly tying materials and accessories. Italy.
Springbrook - Manufacturer, importer, and distributor of fly fishing equipment. Products include Wardell and Springbrook waders, rod and reels cases, and accessories.
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Steelhead Outfitters - Represents a full line of flyfishing equipment throughout the Great Lakes region.
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The Spey Shop - Specialize in spey casting and fishing instruction and the sale of spey fishing rods, reels, lines, leaders, and flies.
White Mouse Fly-Fishing - Information, how-to, and products for fly-fishers.
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