Flies For Fly Fishing

There are literally thousands of different types of flies for fly fishing.

When most people think of fly fishing, the image of standing in a river or

stream somewhere is usually what first comes to mind. But the fact of the

matter is, fly fishing can be done in almost any type of water, including salt

water. Although the principal is the same, the flies that are used are entirely

different.

Flies for fly fishing in freshwater, are usually created in order to mimic

certain aquatic insects and a variety of other bugs. Things like mayflies,

caddisflies, and stoneflies, are all aquatic insects that seasoned fly fisherman

dream about. Fishing flies such as Adams, Elk Hair Caddis, and Pheasant

Tails, and Hares Ears, all do a great job at representing these insects. Found

all year round, these “bugs” make up the majority of a fish’s diet, and are

what most fly fisherman choose to mimic when selecting a fly to fish with.

Other insects such as mosquitoes, bees, caterpillars, and moths, are what are

known as terrestrials. More common during the late summer months, these

bugs live around water, as opposed to in it, and can provide a large amount

of protein that fish really desire. When there are no bugs to be found, most

anglers will choose a streamer fly for fly fishing. Streamers are any type of

fly that imitates a baitfish, crayfish, or leech. Typically, they are larger than

those used to represent insects, and more often than not, fly fishing with one

will result in catching larger sized fish. Matukas, Woolly Buggers, and

Zonkers are among the most popular of streamer flies.

Flies for fly fishing in saltwater, are designed to mimic things like crabs,

shrimp, and a variety of saltwater baitfish. With names like Crazy Charlie’s,

Christmas Island Specials, and Clouser Minnows, these flies are usually a lot

more exotic than freshwater flies. They always seem to be brighter in color,

and tied with a lot more flash. Saltwater fish, on average, are bigger and

stronger than ones found in freshwater. They usually have large teeth and

powerful jaws used to devour their prey. Because of this, most flies for fly

fishing in saltwater, are tied on heavy-duty hooks that are corrosion resistant,

and able to handle the power that saltwater fish possess.
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