All About Fly Fishing Personal Use Ebook

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As we’ve discussed in passing in the previous chapters, most fly fishermen these days have taken a liking in preparing their own lures. These lures, though artificial, are still based on the natural food of their desired catch: insects. Or more specifically, flies.

Since artificial bait is meant to simulate natural insects, a study of the latter is in order. After all, we cannot imitate what we do not know by heart, right?

Additionally, entomology, or the study of insects, is also important for some fly fishermen who still prefer the use of live bait. Though dwindling in numbers, given the flourishing popularity of manmade lures, these anglers would rather hunt their own bait to add some spice to the fly fishing experience.

In fly fishing, the bait is your partner. It would serve you well if you’d know these little critters by heart.

There are thousands of insects that can be used for fly fishing. 83% of the world’s biological sphere is comprised of these invertebrates. Different fish feed on different insects during different seasons.

Hence, having a working knowledge of them would vastly improve a fly fisher’s chances of catching more valuable prizes. Knowing the cycle of their feeding, as well as their food preference, would greatly increase our chances of catching the most prized game fish.

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