Setting Up a Fly Fishing Reel

Summary: Modern fly fishing is centuries old, having begun in North England and Scotland; however, the history of fly fishing can be traced back over one thousand, eight hundred years to the now mysterious Astraeus River in the Roman Province of Macedonia. In the 2nd Century A.D., Marcus Aelianus described Macedonian fishermen's use of fastening feathers and wool to hooks to attract fish to their lines. Fly fisherman today continue the adventurous, yet relaxing sport of fly fishing in some of the most beautiful and tranquil places on earth, casting their flies in waterways of the Colorado Rockies, where all that is heard is the flowing stream and soft breeze in the Aspens. Would you like to learn how to fly fish and vacation in peaceful places, casting your line in clean mountain streams? Learn from a certified fishing guide.

In fly fishing, their are a number of options that can be applied to the set up of the fishing reel. In this free video series, a fishing expert will teach you about setting up a fly fishing reel, from arbor knots to nail and needle knots, you'll learn it all. You'll also learn how to do knots for backing to spoil and for leader to fly. After following these video instructions, the only problem will be choosing whether to use a wrapped loop, a perfection loop, or a surgeon's knot! Improve your fly fishing knowledge immediately!