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How Fly-Fishing Works. By: Emerson Brown. Why use a fly instead of bait?. Flies are reusable The feeling of the fight Very effective. Fly Rods. Butt- creates leverage Midsection- flexing and casting power Tip- shock absorber Handle Hook keeper Guides- holds and controls the line
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How Fly-Fishing Works By: Emerson Brown
Why use a fly instead of bait? • Flies are reusable • The feeling of the fight • Very effective
Fly Rods • Butt- creates leverage • Midsection- flexing and casting power • Tip- shock absorber • Handle • Hook keeper • Guides- holds and controls the line • Ferrule- connections between rod
Fly Line Fly Line Leader Tip
Casting Casting Plane: Line is in straight plane
References • www.flyfishlouisiana.com/ tip_flex.htm www.glaciertoyellowstone.com/ basics/step4.htm www.flyguide.co.za/techniques/ basics.html http://www.flyanglersonline.com/begin/101/part3.html Witlock, Dave L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook.1996, L.L. Bean, Inc.