I am completely new to fly fishing.
Sep 26, 2019 23:05:42 #
I live in Utah. I tried the first time and my line ended up really messed up had to cut it off and put a new fly on. I tried it on a river and I really sucked! Looking for some instruction and thinking I should probably start with lake fishing to get used to it.
Sep 26, 2019 23:16:22 #
It’s hard to give instructions over the internet. I’ve been fly fishing for 50 years and have taught many to do it. Rivers are fine. Go by a fly shop and ask for some instructions. Most of the time they are happy to help out a new fly fisherman
Good luck. I fished the Provo a lot right there in Heber. Great place to fish.
Good luck. I fished the Provo a lot right there in Heber. Great place to fish.
Sep 27, 2019 09:12:29 #
First place to start....... Backyard and practice and practice and practice some more.
Sep 27, 2019 11:10:04 #
There are tons of videos on you tube, I've been a certified IFFF for 20 years...The Golden Rule.."The fly and the line go in the direction that you accelerate and stop the tip" if you completely follow that statement, it effects every part of your cast.your leaders a mess for many reasons, you must move rod tip in straight line, not in an arc, like rolling paint on a ceiling. my mantra "Take up flycasting and all your problems will be behind you" it goes to hell on your backcast,so watch your backcast... my instructor is Tim Rajeff, worlds champion, and HE watches his backcast!! Good Luck
Sep 27, 2019 11:11:52 #
OU Sam
Loc: Norman, Oklahoma
If you have access to “you tube” there are several persons showing beginning fly fishing on there.
Sep 28, 2019 05:02:06 #
pb1
Loc: Nassau County, NY
Filodyoung wrote:
I live in Utah. I tried the first time and my line ended up really messed up had to cut it off and put a new fly on. I tried it on a river and I really sucked! Looking for some instruction and thinking I should probably start with lake fishing to get used to it.
Here is a link for practicing at home and out on the lawn:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db28F_Zu9Go
And this one by Chris Meyers demonstrating the mechanics of the cast.
https://youtu.be/TAyj9KF_MQE
Also, Chris Meyers demonstrating the roll cast which is often necessary on small streams or where you don't have room for a back cast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgGetJwBko4
You could bookmark the videos on your phone and be able to review them when at the river, lake or pond.
Sep 28, 2019 11:55:26 #
These are excellent videos, straight tip travel path, no wrist, and a short and abrupt dead stop, that's all folks!!
Sep 28, 2019 14:11:40 #
Mark V
Loc: Colorado,now RV full time we winter in MesaAZ
I second the Provo between the two reservoirs. Outside Heber.
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