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Fly Fishing Flies: Dry And Wet Flies
By Angus MacLeod

To the angler unfamiliar with the technique of fishing called fly fishing, dry fishing is often considered the "traditional" method to use when trying to catch trout. However, wet fly fishing is another method which has been known to man for centuries it could therefore lay claim to that honor, furthermore it was well known before dry fishing became popular. If you are planning to use these methods you will need to understand a great many of the numerous different types of fly fishing flies that are commonly used. Their use depends not only on the type of fly fishing used but, it also depends on the species of fish you hope to catch.

Wet Fly Fishing Flies

Flies used when wet fly fishing are commonly used in pairs by most anglers as the use of two or more is expected to greatly improve your chances in getting the fish to bite. It is possible to make use of some of the many different types of available flies, in most cases, the wet fly fishing flies are known to have soft hackling.

Soft hackling contains fibers in it that can freely move about in the water, thus inviting the fish to take an inquizative nibble at it. Another feature of wet fly fishing flies is that they have been designed to ensure that they sink very fast as this method is used when fishing close to the bottom of the river. Some wet fly fishing flies need to be slightly heavier and therefore need tying in different ways each tying pattern is designed to sink the fly in a certain manner.

It is also very common for wet fly fishing flies to be used in areas of water which is fast flowing waters, so anglers need to use a sinking tip line to be sure that the fly manages to get down to the required depth. When wet fly fishing flies are used in batches or pairs the 2nd or 3rd fly is known as the "dropper". Dropper flies are very effective and an ancient method of fly fishing in which the dropper fly is tied to the main leader.

There are various different types of fly patterns which include those known as ant dry flies, bitch creek flies, bomber deerhair salmon dry flies, bonefish and permit flies and, a whole lot more. They are also cheap so it is possible to pick up a hundred or so at a time and the reselling of them can become a useful source of income if sold at county fairs, fishing tournaments or at club meetings.

Fly Fishing Facts, Tips & Tactics
If you are not having much luck on the day consider changing your fly. Yes many follow this tactic and choose a fly with vastly different colors than the one first used but few consider trying flies of a different size. Keep a notebook to record which give the best results and then consider both color and size before choosing another fly to try.

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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