Fly Casting

We enjoy trolling with a fly rod and reel but often this setup is not capable of fly casting.   With a quick extra spool change of fly line we can use the same setup to cast a fly.   There is a high degree of versatility with a fly rod and extra spools on the fly reel.  However, this versatility comes with a price especially if you are spending more than $70 for a rod and $40 for a reel.  Higher priced equipment should not be used for extended trolling and used exclusively for casting.

Fly casting requires practice but it is a lot of fun.   A skilled caster can make a huge difference in catch rate.  When fishing in a river or pond, distance and presentation will mean more fish, but that doesn't mean without this skill you will not catch fish.   Often what the fly imitates will be eaten more often than live bait which give fly fishing the mantra of out fishing live bait.    

Starting out, catching panfish is a lot of fun, then trout ponds, followed by rivers.  Once you start casting a sinking line, the there is nothing you cannot do in the world of angling.

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