Monday, September 2, 2013

About Fly Fishing Key West

About Fly Fishing Key West

By Kate McMahon


Some anglers consider fly fishing Key West as a hobby sport while others take it seriously as a form of art. This pleasurable pastime sport is done on the oceans, rivers or any other water bodies like lakes or dams. It not a surprise to find dads with their sons over the weekends or during the holidays trying their skills to catch the best fish than the last time they fished. Hardcore veterans are always around learning new skills or teaching other enthusiasts.

Traditionally, all you need is a rod, reel and a line. Most anglers are out to catch the many species of the famous trout. Other saltwater species like the Marlin, Shark and large-mouth bass are equally very popular. Check with the International Game Fish Association to find the list of fish that challenge anglers.

There are many places to snap your catch ranging from Open Ocean to creeks. Some fishermen even practice at home at front lawn or in parks. The sport has become very popular today during weekends or holidays. It is common to find families taking a road trip across the country to find the best spot to catch a special species. Others are actually in competition and are out to outdo each other.

The media has played a major part in popularizing the sport. It is possible to find magazines, books and videos about the experience and short stories of successful anglers. The internet has several sites dedicated for these sports. If you are looking to catch a rare game, then key in the right words on the internet and read reviews from successful anglers.

The cost of the fishing gear is different depending on your needs but the rod, reel and a line are basic equipment needed. A single item costs hundreds of dollars and the gear can be very expensive if you have to by swimming costumes and safety equipment. People save lots of cash by buying on the internet in second hand stores or by hiring.

The methods of catching fish using flies change from season to season from one place to another. The different species of insects present around the water highly influence the type of catch. The river trout for example is found near the bottom making it better to fish using nymphs. As the temperatures rise, most of the insects show up at the surface of the waters making it easier to catch other types of fishes.

If you need to be an expert then practice frequently. There is no right or wrong techniques but patience is a virtue that is highly required. During the off-season, practice on how to tie flies and prepare the rod and reel. This will go a long way in saving time during the fishing season.

The saltwater species are the most popular fly fishing Key West of all. Lots of opportunities are available, especially during the late summer period. This is the time to witness the big moon that attracts big game. The tides are high forcing the fish species to shift to the shallow edges. The insects are in abundance which also attracts big fish.




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