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Fly fishing is a specialized form of fishing that uses an artificial fly as bait. Unlike traditional fishing methods that rely on heavy lures or live bait, fly fishing employs lightweight flies made from feathers, fur, and other materials to imitate natural insects and small prey.
The technique involves casting the fly using a specialized weighted line rather than the weight of the lure itself. This requires specific casting techniques where the angler uses the weight of the line to deliver the nearly weightless fly to the target area.
Fly fishing can be practiced in both freshwater and saltwater environments, targeting various species including trout, salmon, bass, and saltwater species like bonefish and tarpon. The equipment typically includes a fly rod, fly reel, specialized fly line, leader, and hand-tied flies.
This method of fishing is often considered more challenging and requires greater skill than conventional fishing, but many anglers find it more rewarding due to the technical aspects and the close connection with nature it provides. |
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