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Learn how to fly fish and fly fishing techniques such as casting - free video series.

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Tags: casting, how-to, fishing, line, hook, fly, knot, fish, rod, reel, reeling

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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 this free online video series learn how to fly fish from expert fly fisherman and certified fishing guide Dan Jaster. Learn fly fishing tips and techniques such as what equipment is needed, how to setup the reel, how to attach the tippet to the leader, how to attach the fly to the leader or tippet, how to cast, how to strip in, how to fly fish in technically difficult areas, how to reel in a fish and revive it in a catch and release area.

About the Expert

Expert: Dan Jaster is an Orvis trained, endorsed and certified fly fishing guide. He received his formal training from Orvis to obtain his certification in Livingston, MT. After receiving his certification Dan worked professionally as a fly fishing in guide on Colorado's Western Slope. Dan now owns and operates the Aspen Brook Inn in Bailey, CO with his wife Judy. Here the Jasters host guests of all ages and backgrounds and they teach them how to fish and how to love their live's passion, fly fishing. The Jasters also maintain several fishing ponds and pools on the property to promote healthy fish and to help others learn proper fishing habits and care.

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