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101 Fly Fishing Tips for Beginners
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Tip #14: Lures – by the Experts
Following is a list of lures that are often recommended by the
expert fly fishers that you one day want to match in skill:
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Spinnerbaits: Spinnerbaits are one of the most versatile of
all fly fishing baits. This is because they can be used
almost any time of the year in any type of weather or water
condition. You’ll also be able to use spinnerbaits in any
type of cover.
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Crankbaits: Many professional fly fishers use crankbaits
because they behave much as “bird dogs” when it comes to
hunting for fish. This type of lure is great in deeper
waters since it can dive deep. You’ll want to use a rod
that is between 6.5 and 7 feet if you want to use crankbait.
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Tube jigs: Tube jigs are great when you’re fishing in clear
water where the fish are inactive. These jigs have been
designed to be used as drop bait. The tube jig is used most
often in water that is ten feet or deeper.
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Vibrating lures: Vibrating lures are made of metal or
plastic. They produce a tight vibration when they are
pulled back in. This type of bait will sink fast and are
best used in deeper waters.
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Jigging spoons: Jigging lures are called “structure lures”
and are used most often by experienced fly fishers. These
lures work very well in deep water when you are fishing for
suspended bass. The jigging spoon is ideal when you’re
dealing with fish that are inactive due to water
temperatures that are too hot or too cold.
Tip #15: Using Dry Flies in the Afternoon
If you’re fly fishing in the afternoon you’ll want to use dry
flies. The main reason for this is that the sun will be warming
the water and the air. And this means that you’ll see hatches
of little black flies. This is a great time to do some dry fly
fishing since you can present a fly that is similar to an adult
insect.
Tip #16: Keeping Track of Patterns
Keeping track of patterns: One thing that you can do if you
find that your favorite fishing area is giving you trouble is to
keep a log each time that you fish. Make note of the problems
that you’re having as well as:
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weather conditions
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water temperature
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current
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the size of the fish that you do catch
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the time of day that you fish
After a period of time you may notice a pattern occurring, such
as the lack of bites on days when the water temperature is too
hot or too cold. This will be your indicating factor of what
changes you have to make to break your unlucky streak, such as
changing the time of day that you fish or changing the side of
the lake that you fish from.
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