Fly Fishing Equipment

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.

So, what equipment do I need to go fly fishing? What are fishing reels, rods, tippets, and backing? How do I set the drag or attach the reel to the rod? In this free video series, a fishing expert will answer all of these questions and more. You'll learn about fly fishing rods and their parts, rod action, reels and their parts, lines and weights, leaders, and backing material. Everything you need to know about fly fishing gear and supplies is in these free videos, so why wait? Learn about fishing equipment and all of the options from a real fly fishing expert!