101 Fly Fishing Tips for Beginners

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Tip #3:  Holding your Rod Effectively

It’s important that you learn to hold your rod effectively under any fishing conditions.  You want to make sure that you maintain good control at all times without gripping too hard.  You can adjust the power of your hold when you’re in the middle of a cast.  This will allow you to minimize the vibrations of each movement.  With just a bit of practice you’ll be able to increase the tightness at the same as you learn to relax your grip. 

Tip #4:  What do to with a Running Fish

Be prepared if a fish runs toward you.  Stand on your toes and at the same time raise your rod up over your head as high as you can.  Take the line and put it back over onto your second and third fingers of the hand that is holding the rod.  Quickly strip the line to pull up on any slack.   

If the fish starts to run away from you make sure that you keep the rod up high and slowly let out the line, letting it slide from your fingers.  Be ready to palm the reel of the rod when the slack is entirely gone. 

Tip #5:  Best Bait Choices

Following is a list of some best bait choices as recommended by the experts: 

• Grubs:  Grubs are small lures that are usually used to catch larger fish.  Grubs are great for use in highland reservoirs where there is little cover for the fish.  The grub is much like a bare jig head that has a soft plastic body to attach to the hook.  You’ll want to use them most often in clear water conditions.
• Jigs are best used in water that is clear to murky and in water temperatures that are below 60 degrees.  The jig is considered to be a “presentation” lure and the ideal way to use them is by making them look as alive as you can.  The jig is essentially lead-weighted bait that has one hook. You’ll want to add a trailer to the end of the hook for the best results.
• Plastic worms:  If you want to catch that trophy fish you’ll probably want to use a plastic worm.  This is because the plastic worm is one of the most effective lures for catching any type of big fish.  Plastic worms have a thin and long profile with a lifelike action that attracts them instantly to bass.  You’ll have to learn how to use a plastic worm by touch, feel, and practice.  The more that you practice that better results you’ll achieve.  The one thing that you need to keep in mind is that the fish needs to see the worm before it will hit it.  Therefore a plastic worm is best used in clear water.
• Lure color:  Choose lures that are all black or all white.  A mix of black and red also works quite well.  There will be the odd time when fluorescent colors, such as bright yellow or green, will work well but you’ll need to experiment with this.

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