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To start fly fishing you will need to think about the types of waterways you want to fish and the fish species you want to catch. The answers to these two questions will determine the kind of fly fishing setup you need and the types of flies to add to your beginner fly fishing kit.
Get started with fly fishing tips for locating the best places to fly fish.
Grab some gear, follow the fly fishing basics on the infographic and head out.
Find the answers to some of the most common fly fishing questions, definitions, and more.
Learn fly fishing basics for assembling and disassembling your fishing tackle.
Get fly fishing basics for tying flies specific to the type of fish you want to catch.
This fly fishing technique allows you to drift your fly further upstream or downstream.
Learn proper fly fishing techniques for creating the best fly knots possible.
Learn how to achieve a good upstream mend with these five different techniques.
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