Day One Fishing: 2 Bonefish, 1 @ 6lbs and one @ 3 lbs.
Andros Island Bonefish Club
Lesson #2: Types of Fly Lines
Manufactures make different types of fly line designed for specific conditions or casting situations. Remember, the fly line is the only component of the fly fishing system that propels the fly forward to its target. The graphic below will help you understand the finer points of fly line construction and how to maximize its use.
Lesson #1: Parts of a Fly Rod & Fly Line
Parts of a Fly Rod:
Knowing the parts of you fly rod will help you talk intelligently to the retailer when purchasing rod or line components. This graphic identifies each component of the fly rod set up.
Parts of a Fly Fine
Thinking about taking up fly fishing?
Here is some basic information.
I am excited you have decided to explore the sport of fly fishing. Fly fishing offers knowledge and excitement on many levels. From understanding the habits and behaviors of fresh and salt water fish of all kinds, to experiencing the sounds and smells of a remote stream or pond at dawn, you will enjoy fly fishing at every moment.
Started in the days of the Roman Empire, fly fishing has spread across the globe with approximately 3.83 million participates in the United States. Currently, it is experiencing 748 million dollars in annual retail sales. This does not account for the 319 million of revenue generating activities just in Maine. From fishing supplies to guide services, Maine’s fly fishing community is vital to the state’s economy.
I started fly fishing over 20 years ago. I learned to cast in K- Mart parking lot in central Maine. A local fly shop owner would swing in when I was practicing and give me pointers and tips. He never asked for compensation or pressured me to buy expensive equipment. It was simply his gift to me. Since those early days of cast in the parking lot, I have become more experienced, but in no means have I learned everything. That’s what I like about the sport, you will never stop learning.
In this series of posts, I will touch briefly on the essential elements of fly fishing. You will learn what basic equipment you need to go fishing, parts of a fly rod, parts of a fly line, different types of fly lines, critical knots, basic fly types and their use, how to select the correct fly rod for your ability and where you will fish, basic casting forms, and how to find fish in a typical Maine stream.
If you become familiar with this information, it will come in handy as you learn and excel in the art of fly fishing. However, this is just the beginning. If I have one piece of advice it is; read, read, read, practice, practice, practice.
Big western trout.
Customer Comments
Thanks again for guiding us.
Suzanne M.
Update from Dodge Pond
Here are the flows as of today:
Lower Magalloway: 1211 cfs
Rangeley River: 250 cfs
Rapid River: 600 cfs
Great news on the Rapid River. Flow s are down to 600 cfs and the fishing is great. Sucker spawn is starting so get out your egg patterns. Small pheasant tails, yellow stone flies and larva will be your prime flies. Weekend weather looks great so great out there……….
Look for reports and pictures from me over the next week. Here is my schedule:
May 31-June 1: Rapid River.
June 2: Rangeley River.
June 3 & 4: Dodge Pond (Fly Fishing Class)
June 5 & 6: Spencer, Kennebago Little Magalloway.
June 7 & 8: Rapid River.
Customer Comments
“Hay Scott,
A fly fishing experience for the record books. Quite possible to never match again the time on the water at dusk 5/18/19. Trophy hook ups. I wish we could have taken more pics, but the lunkers were coming in so plentiful. I’m still in awe at the experience we had. Will be very hard to match such a time. It is really all about being at the right place and time. You nailed it and we hit several home runs, some at the same time. Thanks again for a great time.
Mike G.”
Updates from Dodge Pond
10:40 pm: River flows have been high, the water temperatures low and the fishing had been slow. Well, after a long awaited start, the fishing is beginning to pick up around the area. Fishing at stream inlets on ponds and lakes at sunrise have yielded very nice fish. Yesterday, 7 fish was the count, the biggest at 14”.
This morning, the waters started out very cold. It was 33 deg. last night…. in May. An hour at the most in the water and everything below the waist was numb. However, fish that moved into the current at the inlets at night were hunger for anything that floated by. I landed 3 fish this morning by dead drifting a So Co Hammer in the current just as the inlet flows into the pond. The rains came late morning and the water temperatures went up, but it took all day. Tonight at dusk, we hit another inlet with So Co Hammers and rust colored beaded Wooly Buggers and scored multiple fish most at 12” and one at 16” . We missed netting one that would have been 18” easy…….
As always, be safe and fish well.