Top 10 Fly Fishing Myths

1. Fly Fishing is difficult

Fly casting can take a few practice sessions to become proficient enough to hit the water - but that's all it will take. We recommend taking a look at some online fly fishing lessons - then practicing in a park, your backyard or another private place. Hit a lake or pond, where you won't find many obstructions behind you to get in the way. Catch a few panfish, learn to land fish - now you're ready for the stream, ocean or wherever you'd like to fly fish!


2. Fly Fishing is expensive

It simply is not. Fly fishing can be expensive if you spend a lot of your hard earned mullah on premier, top of the line (dare we say - overpriced?) fly gear. We do not recommend going bottom of the line either....

The Outdoor Wire: Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Groups Urge Strengthening of Conservation Tax Incentives

The Outdoor Wire: Hunting, Fishing and Conservation Groups Urge Strengthening of Conservation Tax Incentives

Nineteen of the country's leading hunting, fishing, and conservation groups delivered a letter to Congress expressing their strong support for conservation tax incentives and a provision currently under consideration in the tax bill reconciliation process.

Couple Shares Love of Fishing in Wedding

ABC News: Couple Shares Love of Fishing in Wedding

BRETHREN, Mich. Apr 1, 2006 (AP)— A couple brought together by a passion for fishing was married at the Tippy Dam boat ramp, with family members observing the ceremony from a dock rather than church pews.

William Nickel read a short poem Friday before asking Vickie Wright to join him in the water during their wedding ceremony, the News Advocate of Manistee reported. They were dressed in fly fishing gear, with white flowers attached to their vests.

Fly Fishing is Only a Short Train Ride From NYC's Penn Station

PR Newswire, Fly Fishing from NYC by Train

Attention all New York City dwelling/working anglers and would be anglers!

Here's an easy way to get to the Catskills to fly fish. Not only is this the WAY to go, it's also the WHO to go with - Catskill guide Joe DeMalderis will bring you on a delightful trip you'll not soon forget.

Fish Hook Makes Forbes' List of Top 20 Tools of All Time

Forbes magazine has compiled a list of The 20 Most Important Tools Ever, and has inlcuded the fish hook as one of the twenty!

Who could have guessed that our favorite fly box item would have made this impressive list? Well, any fisherman/woman could have!

It's all about the Grip

Here's the proper fly rod grip. Place your thumb on top of the grip, then wrap your remaining fingers around the cork. Do not put your index finger on the top of the handle, this will not help your aim or casting ability.

Practice casting with this grip from the very beginning. Your aim will improve, and you'll have much more power for longer casts.

Another tip: don't bend your wrist when casting - Lock It!

Have you done it yet?

Want to try fly fishing? Take the leap!

Fly fishing is easy and enjoyable, and with the right advice, you'll be out there in no time.

Check out some online instruction that is basic, simple and clear. Animations, short video, and photos - just enough to get you started.

Let me know if you've "Done It Yet!" - John