Tips in fishing for salmons in Alaska Alaska is known as one of the most bountiful areas with salmon, and is ideal for fishing trips. This is because of extreme tides along the West Coast and the gush of ocean currents that create an environment ideal for the breeding of thousands of baitfish. It is also known as one of the best places to go if one wants to fish for giant King Salmon,...

As a kayaker, you might not always want to run the white water. Sometimes, you want to take it easy and do some fishing. If you plan to fish from your kayak, you will need some necessary gear and accessories. Kayak fishing gear is easy to shop for and fun to use! You will find a variety of gear to make your kayak fishing trip that much smoother and organized. The access bar is the first...

Fly Line Care Items

Brett Fogle

Dirty fly line is a recipe for bad casting. So clean your line to provide for better casts and longer fly line life. Fly lines need to be cleaned for best casting. Additionally, by cleaning your fly lines, you'll greatly extend the life of the line - saving you money as well as time and hassle in changing out the line. And if you fly fishing for larger fish that have a tendency to pull out large amounts of fly line, don't forget about chaning out your fly line backing occasionally, too.
Fly Rods :
A fly rod is a crucial piece of equipment for fly fishing. A poor quality or wrong type of fly rod is a wonderful way to potentially ruin an otherwise fine day spent fly fishing. Having the right fly rod can make all the difference between putting fish in the net and coming away skunked. Now days the art of making fly rods has become so good that if you buy any rod for $100.00 or more will cast better than most anglers can with it.. keep in mind that buying a more expensive rod will not make you a better caster, only learning to cast will do that.
So, my point is this, if there is anyplace that an angler should not skimp on when putting together a fly fishing outfit, it is the fly rod. A good fly rod often makes the difference between precise casts and casts that are just wide of the mark. It makes the difference between being able to reach that rising trout and being just a few yards short. But also, keep in mind that practice casting also helps one become an expert angler. Having said that lets move on to choosing the right Fly rod.
Choosing the Right Fly Rod
Although there is a common belief that if you spend more on fly fishing gear, you’ll get more. There are two sides to this story. As with anything else you purchase, there is value and there is perceived value. Simply put, value is what you actually get out of the money you spend and perceived value is what you think you will get out of it. Whatever you decide is up to you and what you can afford. My personal favorite is cabelas, I included the link for you to take a look. I am not advertising them, I only want you to take a look as a point of reference, and check out as many other places as you like, but find one you like and one that fits comfortably in your hand.
Don’t be intimidated by all the special terminology used by fly fishermen. For the most part, the terms are there for a reason and will help you be more specific when narrowing down your decisions and your gear.
Your first piece of sporting equipment should be your fly rod. Fly fishing is much easier and much more enjoyable when your fly rod is properly matched to the type of fishing you will be doing. The two main considerations you must think about are the length of the rod and the weight of the fly line. Fly line weight can be described as the diameter and density of the line. For optimal performance, it must match the fly rod you will be using. Here is a general guideline to help you choose the proper fly rod.
Fly Rod Length
For fishing tight spots such as small streams and creeks with overhanging brush and minimal casting space, a shorter rod in the 6’ – 7’6” class is ideal for these conditions. A shorter rod will make your day much more enjoyable and allow you to effectively fish these areas without donating too many flies to Mother Nature. Medium length rods in the 8’ – 8 ½’ range can be used on medium-sized streams and small rivers or any time when long distance casts are not the norm. These rods can still be used on larger, more open waters, but don’t expect to achieve maximum casting performance to reach those rise forms across the river.
In situations when long casts are required, such as fishing large rivers, fishing from a float tube, or fishing from the shore, a longer rod is necessary. Longer rods also make mending your line a much easier task. This is true because the longer rods will allow you to hold more line off the water. For float tube fishing or deep wading, a 9’ rod is needed to cast effectively because of your low position in the water. Many float tubers even opt for longer rods in the 9’6” – 10’ lengths. The more line you can hold off and away from the water, the better you will be able to pick up line and cast.
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There are quite a few colors of fly lines available. Some floating fly lines are bright yellow, others are fluorescent green, and still others are a pumpkin orange. So, with all the fly line colors available, which one should you choose. For sinking lines, it is generally best to choose a line that is darker in color, such as brown. While this point is open to argument and debate, most anglers seem to conclude that when sub-surface fishing, fish may be less apt to see a darker color fly line than a bright one. However, for top water or floating lines, the color of the line is generally...

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