MAURITIUS - Flyfishingtails
MAURITIUS - Flyfishingtails MAURITIUS - Flyfishingtails
The Fly Fishing Expo 2012 will be the first of its kind in South Africa. There will be 110 stands, exhibiting from fly fishing shops, venues and everyone that makes this industry tick. The expo is from the 14 to15 April 2012 at the Heartfelt Arena (old standard bank arena) in Pretoria. Marc Petitjean from Switzerland will be hosting a fly tying Evening and Moreno Borreiro from Italy will be hosting a rod making session. Two legends in one show one day only in SA. There is also a trip to Italy up for grabs if you buy a ticket to attend the Moreno Borreiro rod making session, so bring the whole family for great fun and excitement. See you there. On The Lighter Side X Marks the Spot Two morons go fishing. They catch a lot of fish and return to the shore. 1st moron: I hope you remember the spot where we caught all those fish. 2nd moron: Yes, I made an ‘X’ on the side of the boat to mark the spot. 1st moron: You idiot! How do you know we’ll get the same boat? Two redneck guys go on a fishing trip. They rent all the equipment: the reels, the rods, the wading suits, the rowboat, the car, and even a cabin in the woods. They spend a fortune. The first day they go fishing, but they don’t catch anything. The same thing happens on the second day, and on the third day. It goes on like this until finally, on the last day of their vacation, one of the men catches a fish. As they’re driving home they’re really depressed. One guy turns to the other and says, “Do you realize that this one lousy fish we caught cost us fifteen hundred dollars?” The other guy says, “Wow! It’s a good thing we didn’t catch any more!” Choosing Flies Strateg Here are 42 tips on fly selection, approach, prese difference between a good day and a great one. not-so-obvious advice. Size Matters When choosing trout flies, the relative importance of fly characteristics in your selection, in order, should be: size, shape, color and action (for stripped flies). In saltwater, action is often more important than exact size and shape. Dropper Flies or Tandem Rigs Dropper flies are a trout angler’s secret weapon. A simple dropper rig can be made by tying a small nymph onto 14-18 inches of tippet material tied to the bend of a dry fly. If the trout takes the nymph, the dry fly serves as your indicator. Nymphs can also be tied in tandem, enabling you to find out which nymph is working better. Wet vs. Dry A fly’s construction determines whether it will float above the surface (dry flies), ride partially or completely submerged (emergers), or sink (nymphs and streamers). Fish expect their food sources to be in a particular part of the water column, and knowing where that is, is an important key to good fly selection. Fly Color: Think Seasonal Don’t know where to start with your fly selection? Think first of seasonal color patterns. Early spring, late fall, and winter flies tend to be darker, matching the colors of their environment. Lighter flies typically appear in warmer weather. Imitation vs. Flattery Fishing flies can be either impressionistic or exact imitations, and their effectiveness often depends on how selective the fish have become due to food availability, weather conditions and fishing pressure. Think Subsurface for Trout At least two-thirds of the diet of trout is made up of subsurface food sources. Even if you prefer dry fly fishing, knowing what nymphs, larvae and crustaceans are available beneath the surface will help you decide on fly selection.
y Tips ntation, and landing fish that can make the A collection of MidCurrent’s obvious and Stalking Fish Approach Outside the Cone of Visibility When stalking trout, approach from behind or stay low if approaching from the side or front, since the height of objects is exaggerated in the fish’s perspective. And remember that fish that are submerged can see you from farther away than fish that are close to the surface, due to the refraction of light by the water’s surface. Think Position First Before you try a very difficult cast to a fish make sure that there is no way to get yourself into a better position. Putting yourself where you can make an easier cast and get a better drift is always time well spent. When casting to trout in the still or very slowly moving water of a lake, pond or large run, make as straight a cast as you can and finish with little slack in your line or leader. As long as no current is causing drag, this will improve your hook-up percentage. Keya White photo. Timing and Planning The biggest difference between trout fishing and fly fishing in saltwater is that in the ocean, fish are almost always moving and give you little time to strategize. When trout fishing, take advantage of the time you have to consider what the fish are eating and what position will give you the best, dragfree presentation. In saltwater, the challenge is to stay attentive and ready over long periods while hunting fish. Walk Softly Fish are as sensitive to sound and vibration as they are to visual warnings. Walking lightly on the bank and wading without pushing water are important tactics. In saltwater, noisy or rocking boats and slamming cooler lids scare fish. To read more click here - http://midcurrent.com/techniques/fly-fishingstrategy-tips/ Source: www.midcurrent.com Image taken from www.bowrivertroutfitters.com
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y Tips<br />
ntation, and landing fish that can make the<br />
A collection of MidCurrent’s obvious and<br />
Stalking Fish<br />
Approach Outside the Cone of Visibility When stalking<br />
trout, approach from behind or stay low if approaching from the<br />
side or front, since the height of objects is exaggerated in the fish’s<br />
perspective. And remember that fish that are submerged can see<br />
you from farther away than fish that are close to the surface, due to<br />
the refraction of light by the water’s surface.<br />
Think Position First Before you try a very difficult cast to a<br />
fish make sure that there is no way to get yourself into a better position.<br />
Putting yourself where you can make an easier cast and get a<br />
better drift is always time well spent.<br />
When casting to trout in the still or very slowly moving water of a<br />
lake, pond or large run, make as straight a cast as you can and finish<br />
with little slack in your line or leader. As long as no current is causing<br />
drag, this will improve your hook-up percentage. Keya White photo.<br />
Timing and Planning The biggest difference between<br />
trout fishing and fly fishing in saltwater is that in the ocean, fish are<br />
almost always moving and give you little time to strategize. When<br />
trout fishing, take advantage of the time you have to consider what<br />
the fish are eating and what position will give you the best, dragfree<br />
presentation. In saltwater, the challenge is to stay attentive and<br />
ready over long periods while hunting fish.<br />
Walk Softly Fish are as sensitive to sound and vibration as they<br />
are to visual warnings. Walking lightly on the bank and wading<br />
without pushing water are important tactics. In saltwater, noisy or<br />
rocking boats and slamming cooler lids scare fish.<br />
To read more click here - http://midcurrent.com/techniques/fly-fishingstrategy-tips/<br />
Source: www.midcurrent.com<br />
Image taken from www.bowrivertroutfitters.com
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