How is fly fishing different than all the other types of fishing?
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I agree with shaver, but you need to realize that fly fishing takes more skill than any other type of fishing because you want the lure to land very near the same place each time.   This will more readily attract the fish to the bait if they see a pattern.
328446
I like to use my silver spinner. Get one with a bight strip on it. If you go in the river use a smaller one, and if you are at the mouth of the river us a medium one. They also like flies. Find out which ones just hatched and go get that bait. They eat it up. Good Luck!
533555
Can't help you there, good luck. Don't know much about fly fishing.
547635
i love fishing because it is so relaxing,the scenery is amazing and the sea breeze is refreshing. My first experience was as a teenager. I went with my sister and her bf. We caught 2 fishes and it was exhilirating.
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Actually, most "flies" are suppose to mimic a "hatch" of various different insect's. \n\n    The story goes, in the late 1800's, when the "sport" of fishing & "Fly-Fishing" began , they didn't have a wide variety of "material" to make there "flies" , (various animal hair & bird feather's, colored yarn),  from , so some outdoor newspaper/magazine journelist ,(can't think of his name) , told his reader's that the "darkest" hackle was the best material for most  fishing situation's, (apparently, he had a "banner" day fishing for trout with an ugly "black" "fly"). His way of "thinking" got around & the nickname "Fly-Fishing" stuck!\n\n\n(Then again, I could of made all that up!)\n\n LOL (I honestly think it was Royalty in England who quoted the name ,"fly-fishing".)\n\nDoes it matter that much? I just wish I was out there right now "catching" them & not "talkin" bout it! lol
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There are a lot variables in catching Bream, Bluegills,Shell crackers....Wax worms work well. And crickets as well. You also have to know water conditions and structure ......a lot of different things! If you give me more information maybe I can help you better. What lake are you fishing?
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There are many techniques, but the three most popular are :\n\n1. Through the lips -- run the hook up through both lips\n2. Hook between the mid-section -- run the hook through the midsection between the eyes and fin.\n3. Through the tail-- run it through the tail(not the fin) I Personally don't like this technique because the minnow can not swim \n\nThrough the lips is the method I prefer, because the fish has the ability to still move around like a fish and it does not die as fast.  But you have to be careful not to sling the bait off the minnow will come off if cast to hard.\n\nGood Luck, and Happy Fishing\n\nchamberlainjk
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FLY like a BIRD!!!\nbecause swimming like a fish has restrictions... if there's no water.. you cant swim anymore... unlike flying... you will have unlimited access over things and creatures!!!!
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I think different countries have different laws, and different enforcement policies.\n\nThe first thing I would do is check with the local 'Dept of Fish & Game' or equivilent where you live. Some license make exempt sport fishing in the ocean. Of course commercial fishing comes under different regulations still.\n\nRegardless of the laws, please keep an eye on your catching quotas and use catch & release whenever possible :-)
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It all depends on where at in MT, what kind of fishing you like to do, and if you are just after catching fish or you want to catch a big one.  For flyfishing the best river is the Missouri just north of Helena about 30 miles next to Craig, MT.  Down south of Billings about 45 miles is Harlowtown and the Big Horn is there.  Both of these rivers have great rainbow and brown trout (avg size is 18-22 inches)  In the North west corner (Flathead Valley, where I live) is Flathead Lake which has many different species, if you are not familiar with the lake I would suggest hiring a guide to show you the ropes this lake is fished with a boat and usually downriggers.  Just across the mountains from here is the blackfoot indian reservation (special $10/day or $60/yr permit required) and there is approx 6 lakes over there that are stocked with rainbows and it is not uncommon to catch fish that weigh 8 lbs. or more, they can be fished from boat or shore, fly or spinner.  Other than that there is multitude of places with great fishing in MT, just ask around and usually you will at least get pointed in the right direction.  GOOD LUCK!!!
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I have never tied fly fishing guides together. I assume they would put up a stink about it. In joining leader material together, I use the blood knot. In joining the leader to the fly line, I use a nail knot.
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In clear water, with a blue sky overhead, try a fairly dark coloured plug or jerkbait, along the lines of those you would use pike fishing. You can also try spinners, no particular kind, as they all work well on the right day. Just have a small selection of different colours and sizes. I prefer the mepps super vibrax, or the rublex ondex in sizes 4 - 6. Harris angling sell them for about £3 each, and there indesructable.\n\nIn overcast and cloudy water conditions, use the same types of lures and spinners, but opt for the ones with brighter colours. Tight lines
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i was raised fly-fishing for trout and salmon and have been tying for 30+ years. the 2 best sites are.\nhttp://sfotf.com/main/index.php\nhttp://www.virtualflybox.com/
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Obviously it's best to try and "match the hatch" but if you don't know whats hatching the try a wet  MONTANA nymph. If you can see fish rising to dry flies then I like to try a SEDGE. If you use a very dark one then you can see it floating on the water even at quite long range and this helps. If I had only one fly in my box then it would have to be a bloody butcher. A great allrounder. Good luck and thanks for your question!!
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If its brownes he's after, I would recommend,on the point, black and peacock spider,blea and black,coachman,mallard and claret,peter ross and silver butcher.For nympth patterns use pheasant tail,stickfly and shrimp. Middle fly needs to be flashy ie,dunkeld wickhams fancy.Top fly needs to be a bushy fly that you can dibble across the surface waves like red palmer or zulu.In summer a small muddler works wonders.Small single dries will work in late evening.If fishing from the bank dont cast to far,try to fish at 45 deg in front and work your way along the bank.Dont forget to keep the rod up .Brown trout take from below and will not chase a fly like rainbows.As the fish will manly small its best to use light gear no5/6 weight lines a long rod is useful about 10ft it is also long enough to use on a boat. Hope this goes some way to helping you out  only wish I could be with him as well.Best of luck and tight lines.
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Bowfishing is restricted by dates and species and fishing bow, not cross bow.\nMost other uses are for regular bow seasons and game but for use by those handicapped in a manner that they may still use it safely but can not use regular bow.
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I have never been ther but if your going fishing you want to get there at ice out. if not you will get eaten alive by bugs.