Fly Fishing Tackle - What Do You Need?

Fly Fishing Tackle is the equipment you need to go fly fishing. You might already have some fishing tackle, or you might be a total beginner, and unsure of what you need.

At the very least you'll be looking at:

Fishing Rods

These vary in size, price and material. Carbon and bamboo rods are popular and lightweight, so that they can be used all day. Different sorts of rods are suitable for catching different sorts of fish. If you're not sure of what you need, ask your friends what they are using, do your research online, or ask at your local fishing shop.

Fishing Reels

Reels hold the fishing line, and vary in price and quality. If you fish for trout, you might want a reel that allows you to wind the line and out in by hand. If you fish for salmon, and spend more time in the water, you'll want a reel that is up to the job. You won't need the most complicated, feature-rich or expensive reel to start with, and you might find that you don't need to spend a lot on your fishing reel.

Fishing Lines

Lines vary in length and price. You'll have some ideas as to what sort of fish you want to catch, and where you'll be fishing, so you'll know what sort of lines to look for. You might walready know what brand of line you want, or what your friends use, or whether a floating or sinking line is right for you. If not, then you should be able to find out online, from your friends or at your local tackle shop.

Flies

Flies, baits and lures are also important, and what you use will depend upon the fish you want to catch, where you are fishing, and the time of year. There are many different sorts of flies to choose from, and it may come down to personal preference, or asking what other people use. You might even want to tie your own flies.

Waders

Chest high or waist high waders are essential if you are going to spend a lot of time in the water, perhaps if you are catching salmon in rivers. You should look for waders that are warm, and are resistant to rips and tears, so that if you bump into a branch, or snag your waders on a rock or something else in the water, they won't tear. If you're new to fishing, then there's little point in spending your a lot of your budget on waders if you're unlikely to use them.

Tackle box

A bag or box is another essential for carrying all of your fishing tackle with you. You might be spending all day fishing, and so will need additional food and drinks, as well as all your tackle, so you need to make sure that the bag or box you choose will be big enough.

You might need different sorts of clothing depending on where and when you fish, and what you fish for. If you're going to be fishing for salmon, and spending all day stood in a river, you're going to need warm and waterproof clothing with big easy to access pockets, so that you can get what you need even if your hands are wet and cold.

Getting started doesn't have to be expensive, but having the right equipment from the start will make it easier, and more enjoyable. If you've thought about taking up fishing, why not get the fishing tackle you need and go fishing today?

If you're a beginner looking for Fishing Tackle or an experienced angler looking to upgrade your fishing rod or Fishing Reels, why not make sure that you've got all you need before you set off for a day's fishing?

By M James