When my dad introduced me to fly fishing, I had mixed emotions. I was not sure how a trout would react to something strange flapping on top of the water. Dad told me that once I gave it a good honest attempt, I would never go back to bait fishing. I remembered that dad always brought trout home when he went fly fishing, so I asked him to start teaching me the skills.

I got hooked on the adventure of fly fishing and got rid of my bait fishing gear. There is always something you can learn from the wise old fly anglers. I fly fish with dad now and we are teaching my sons how to avoid hitting rocks on the backswing. This has turned into our family goal to get the next generation involved in this outdoor sport.

Learning how to fly fish is best when someone can actually show you techniques that work for them. The more teachers you can get to watch, the faster you will be able to find which method works best for you.

Reading related resources on fly fishing will also expand your knowledge. You will be able to take bits and pieces of all the tricks, strategies and techniques and develop a style that works for you.

Knowing where that spot is on the river, lake or pond takes a keen eye and understanding where fish hang out in search for food. Ask questions to successful anglers, read fly fishing resources and watch videos. Fly fishing is like an art, the more you do it, the better you get at it.

Landing a fly where you want takes practice for sure. Having the right fly fishing equipment will certainly help you gain the confidence required to hone your skills. Good quality fly reels will definitely help you land the fish you hook.

My fly reel guide and review pages may help you select the right fly reel for you.

My goal here is to help you to keep your passion of fly fishing and to inspire you to pass on your knowledge to people you care about.

Life is an adventure, experience it!