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The Sport Of Fly Fishing
By Angus MacLeod

Fly fishing has been a method of successful fishing for centuries. Some credit the English Isles with being the birth place of this method but there are many other places that have historical documentation of fly fishing. Men in history soon became aware that fish like to eat flies and that catching the fish could be successful if the fly could be imitated. What probably began as an exercise of necessity soon became a fun sport. Nothing is more rewarding than spending a day at the water fishing for the night’s dinner. Men and women of all walks of life have found the sport of fly fishing to be very enjoyable.

Great Places To Go Fly Fishing

Some of the most popular places to go fly fishing are in the northwest United States and in western Canada. These areas provide many mountain rivers and streams that are full of trout, salmon and other species that are great fun to catch with fly equipment. One such river in Montana, the Madison River, was made particularly famous in the movie “A River Runs Through It.” This river and the surrounding area is very typical of the northwest fishing opportunities.

Another great place to fly fish in the United States is the New England rivers. Rivers in Connecticut, New York, and the other New England states have been fly fished for years with great success. Some of these rivers have undergone a lot of environmental clean up to repair damage done to them in the 1900’s. With these environmental efforts the fish species have been restored to once more provide great sporting opportunities. It is great to know that much of the money paid for licensing goes to help maintain the natural beauty and balance of these waters.

There are also many other opportunities for great fly fishing all around the world. England, Germany, Austria and other European countries have waters which boast great histories in the area of fly fishing. New Zealand is another country with good fishing opportunities. This beautiful island nation also has the benefit of being in the southern hemisphere so avid fisherman from northern countries can have a wonderful winter vacation taking advantage of the New Zealand summer.

Where ever and when ever a person has a chance to spend some time fly fishing is sure to be rewarding. The beauty of the various locations accompanied by the great excitement of having a fish on the line is simply indescribable. Fly fishing is truly a sport to be enjoyed by all.

Fly Fishing Facts, Tips & Tactics
If you happen to catch a fish that appears to have a deformed backbone (usually curved) it could be a sign of poor diet, especially vitamin C. This has been observed in hatchery raised fish so it is possible that it could happen to wild fish.

Author Details:
Angus MacLeod, copywriter for various websites with his main interests being golf and fishing, especially when in fishing in Scotland.

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