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 8 Box Small Hooks Mini Hook Fishhook Fly Fishing Boxs US111  US $9.99
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I'm often asked the question, "How does fly fishing differ from regular fishing?" There are a few differences technically speaking, but of course in all types of fishing, the main objective remains: to catch fish!
In regular fishing methods such as spinning or casting, lures with some weight or live bait is generally used. The lures or hooks that are used are attached to thin monofilament line that has virtually no weight. So when the lures or live baited hooks are cast, the fishing rod is using the weight of the lures or bait (often with additional lead weight attached to the line above the hook) in order to cast it out into the water.
Fly fishing on the other hand uses "flies" - bits of feather and fur that is tied up on a hook to represent small aquatic bugs at various life cycles that fish eat. Compared to the lures and live baited hooks that are used in regular fishing, these flies are virtually weightless and therefore the rod needs a heavier line in order to load it during the casting process.
So in regular fishing, the fishing rod is using the weight of the lure in order to pull line off the reel during the forward casting motion. In fly fishing, the rod is using the weight of the line to lengthen the amount of line coming off the rod tip, both on a "back" and "forward" cast, enabling the fly fisher to land the fly where they want, on the water.
In regular fishing, rods are rated for the weight range of the lures the rod will be casting, generally speaking. When looking at a spinning or casting rod, one will often see a "lure wt." designation on the rod. This is the weight range of lures that the rod is capable of casting. For example, you may see "Lure Wt: 1/8-1/4 oz." A spin or casting rod that has this designation will optimally cast a lure that weighs from 1/8 to 1/4 of an ounce.
In fly fishing, rods are rated for the weight of the line. Fly fishing lines come in a variety of "weights" with the average being a five or six weight. Rods rated for line weights under 5 are considered light rods, while those rated for line weights over 6 are heavy.
There are other differences between regular fishing and fly fishing, which you can learn about including how enjoyable the sport is. A beginners corner that explains line weights and leaders in more detail is available at All About Fly Fishing.
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Steel Hooks>> butterfly Lot of 600pcs Dry Fly Fishing Flies Lure $84.21 Dry Fly Fishing Flies Hook Hooks Lure Lot of 600pcs high quality fly steel hooks |
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Dave's Hopper Fishing Flies (Set of 12) $30.52 Sharpen your fishing skills with Dave's Hopper fliesFishing flies have chemically sharpened hooks with pro shop qualityFlies are sure to be a star performer in your fishing gearTied on Daiichi hooksSet of 12 flies |
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Tan Parachute Hopper Fishing Flies (Set of 12) $31.15 Sharpen your fishing skills with tan Parachute Hopper fliesFishing flies have chemically sharpened hooks with pro shop qualityFLies are sure to be a star performer in your fishing gearTied on Daiichi hooksSet of 12 flies |
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The Freestone Selection Fishing Flies $89.34 Enjoy a fun and relaxing day of fishing with an assortment of new fishing fliesFishing gear assortment is perfect for both the beginner and the seasoned fishermanFishing hook kit comes with 36 fliesPerfect for small streams and larger running watersPro shop-quality fishing hooks are made of high-grade materials and chemically sharpenedHand-picked by the prosHooks are hand-tied in Sri Lanka and Thailand |
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Wooly Bugger Standard Fishing Flies (Set of 12) $24.92 Sharpen your fishing skills with Wooly Bugger Standard fliesFishing flies have chemically sharpened hooks with pro shop qualityFlies are sure to be the star performer in your fishing gearTied on Daiichi hooksSet of 12 luresAvailable in olive, brown and black color options |
