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Hawaii Fly Fishing

By admin  |  2012/05/17 20:00 Posted in Uncategorized  |  Comments (0)

You’re an avid fly fisher and your family has voted that this year’s trip will be to sunny Hawaii! “Sure,” you think to yourself as you quietly bemoan the fact that here are two more weeks you’ll be away from your beloved mountain stream especially when your spey casting technique is just a few throws from perfection…

Don’t forget to pack your fly fishing gear!!

Hawaii fly fishing is definitely under the radar when it comes to fly fishing destinations but those willing to give it a try will find in this unlikely place is some of the best fly fishing to be found anywhere. First off, you’ve got more choices than many locations, and access… real easy access, to spots with good prospects for near shore game fish guaranteed to strip your reel!

Fresh- and Saltwater Fishing Options

Albeit very limited, Hawaii fly fishing options do include opportunities for freshwater fishing. But, hey, you can do that at home! There are only a few rivers throughout the island chain and the streams are virtually devoid of anything large enough to take a fly. A few of the reservoirs and rivers offer some good prospects for the likes of bass, tucanare, perch, and others. You can even find a couple spots with trout. But those bodies of fresh water which offer any fishing prospects all require a license which while quite inexpensive and easy to obtain still mean an extra step, right? And, anyway, since some of these areas require a lottery or limit entry to certain times, most folks simply gravitate to the easiest fishing grounds of all, the ocean!

Requiring neither a license nor special access privileges, Hawaii’s beaches offer almost unlimited opportunities for fly fishing or any other fishing venue for that matter. And, especially suited to fly fishing are the sheltered waters of harbors, bays, and reef areas where bonefish, trevally, barracuda, and other shallow water predators patrol.

A drive around any of the islands will yield a number of spots where the bottom and water conditions will appear suitable for fly fishing and chances are if it looks good, it probably is! Unlike freshwater spots where the fish are either there or not, Hawaii’s shore fishing grounds are visited by fish which roam quite liberally and what might be a dead spot on one day could very well be a hot spot the next.

Since you from the mainland know a heck of a lot more about freshwater fishing fare than we could ever hope to learn here in the islands, this article will instead focus on Hawaii’s saltwater fly fishing prospects!

Reefs & Flats

As you travel around the islands you’ll notice a number of beach locations where the water depth is quite minimal and the bottom is a mixture of coral and an occasional patch of sand. These grounds are conducive to game like bonefish and trevally, along with assorted goat fish, wrasses, and barracuda all of which are capable of giving you a real run for the money! In fact, a little known fact is that Hawaii bonefish frequently run in the double digits making Hawaii one of the best kept secrets as a trophy bonefishing destination!

You can walk these shallows working your fly/popper into the sand pathways that you’ll notice and that fish use as trails in between the deeper and inshore waters. Remember that Hawaii fish are more inclined toward fast or erratic action and are very savvy in taking advantage of the sharp coral to cut lines and disappoint anglers.

A number of areas like those shallows that have sediment deposits from rivers would offer a less appealing bottom to the anglers but are nonetheless attractive to hungry trevallies (papio), bonefish (o’io), barracuda (kaku), and ladyfish (awa awa). All of these will give you a fight that you will remember all of your days!

If you don’t like walking in the water, areas near harbors and river mouths, breakwaters, and piers, will generally give you access to these same fish. And, if you’re really bent on success (vs. the simple enjoyment of working your line) there are a number of guides that you can hook up with who can take you out and increase your chances tremendously of getting the fly fishing tale of your life!

The deeper waters of Hawaii’s bays and harbors are also the spots for seasonal game like big-eyed scad (akule) and their juvenile siblings, halalu. When these are running close to shore, you’ll notice scores of anglers casting into congregating schools near the shore and getting a spot that will allow you some room to work your fly might be a bit tricky… but it certainly is worth trying to work the outer perimeters of the crowd in search of the roaming fish or the larger predators lurking in the hopes of preying on unsuspecting school members!

Open Ocean

Hawaii is one of those spots that also offers the opportunity for deep sea fly fishing. And although the threat of lines being cut on rocks is non-existent when you’re angling from a boat, the size of the game is really something you have to consider when presenting your stream- or river-appropriate gear. Out in the deep, should you decide on going on a charter boat, the targets are dolphin (mahimahi), tuna (aku and ahi), wahoo, sailfish, marlin, and anything else that has contributed to Hawaii’s reputation as a world-class sport fishing destination.

Just Do It!

Whatever type of fly fishing you think you might try here in Hawaii, keep in mind that unless you hook up with a guide you won’t find a lot of others, if any, on your ventures into Hawaiian waters. However, do know that there are a number of anglers who are pursuing the sport with a vigor matching the most ardent fly fishers from the shores and river banks of Alaska to the flats of Florida and everywhere in between.

Hawaii is probably the next place to explode in popularity on the fly fishing circuit as it offers serious fishing opportunities along with attractions for the rest of your family. So get out of your depression in looking for luaus and fire dancing shows and start prepping your fly fishing gear and doing some really enjoyable research.

Your trip to Hawaii might just be the biggest fly fishing experience of your life and one even most local folk have yet to discover!

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The author, Richard Young is the creator of HawaiiBeachcombers.com, a website about Hawaii beaches including coverage on Hawaii Fly Fishing and, more specifically, Hawaii Bonefishing.

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The Drama of Fly Fishing

By admin  |  2012/05/13 13:36 Posted in Uncategorized  |  Comments (0)

A Fly Fishing Rod is the most important piece of fly fishing gear that you can buy. Fly Fishing rods are long, thin, flexible fishing rods, combined with heavy line, designed to cast a fly. A fly usually consists of a hook tied with fur, feathers, foam, or other lightweight material.

There are a number of considerations that you should evaluate in selecting a fly rod to meet your individual needs.

You should carefully research the materials that are used to produce Fly Rods. Manufacturers typically make fly fishing rods out of fiberglass or graphite. First, let’s look at fiberglass. Experts and beginners alike can use popular fiberglass fly rods in most fishing conditions. By contrast, graphite fly rods are generally more expensive than fiberglass. And, lightweight graphite fly rods typically allow more accurate casting.

Let’s examine the actions of different fly rod types.

Slow-action rods – you can reel in small lightweight fish with these flexible rods. Slow-action rods have the most bend, making them difficult for beginners to control, but offer great accuracy for short-range casting.

Medium-action fly rods – beginners usually find medium-action fly fishing rods easy to handle.

Fast-action fly rods – Stiff fast-action rods bend at the end of the rod and do not have a lot of give.

Shorter fly rods generally have less action than longer rods because they generate less torque when casting and reeling. Use short fly rods, measuring less than eight feet, in tight fishing situations where trees, bushes, stream size, or other objects will restrict your movement. Medium-sized fly rods, between eight and nine feet, provide the action, casting control, and strength you may need. You can use medium-sized rods in most fly fishing conditions. Large fly rods measuring more than nine feet – make the ideal choice for longer casting and the pursuit of big-game fish.

Additional Design Details of Fly Fishing Rods:

Fly rods come in a wide variety of line sizes, from size #0 rods for the smallest freshwater trout and panfish up to and including #16 rods for large saltwater gamefish. Fly rods tend to have a single, large-diameter line guide (called a stripping guide), with a number of smaller looped guides (aka snake guides) spaced along the rod to help control the movement of the relatively thick fly lines. Fly fishing rods are long and light and combined with heavy lines that provide the casting weight. Fly fishers use the weight and design of the line to cast the fly quickly and efficiently, without reeling in the line between casts. Fly rods are designed to let you sense a strike, set the hook, and fight and land the fish. Fly fishers speak of a “soul” in a rod, a quality present in all great fly rods.

As indicated earlier, instead of a weighted lure, a fly rod uses the weight of the fly line for casting, and lightweight rods are capable of casting the very smallest and lightest fly. Typically, a monofilament segment called a “leader” is tied to the fly line on one end and the fly on the other.

A rod is usually also classified by the optimal weight of fishing line or in the case of fly rods, fly line the rod should handle.

To prevent interference with casting movements, most fly rods usually have little or no butt section (handle) extending below the fishing reel. However, the spey rod, a fly rod with an elongated rear handle, is often used for fishing either large rivers for salmon and steelhead or saltwater surf casting, using a two-handed casting technique.

Note, that it is important for fishers to experiment with several different types of fly fishing rods to decide exactly what fits their style and ability.

For your comfort level, fly fishing needs to be your supplier’s passion in addition to it being their business. If possible, develop a personal relationship with him/her. They can be immensely helpful to you.

Fly fishing normally happens in the most beautiful natural surroundings where fly fishers often find themselves; a lonely meandering stream in the forest, a peaceful river deep between the valleys, or a tranquil blue lake somewhere up country. What a wonderful sport!

Verlyn Ross owns and operates a website dedicated specifically to the enjoyment of fishing. It includes a wealth of free articles in which you may have an interest. For a great place to get answers, go here! Freely explore it and visit our Blog ENJOY!

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Fishing the fly and the different Types of flies

By admin  |  2012/05/09 21:57 Posted in Uncategorized  |  Comments (0)

When you think of fishing fly, two things come to mind – of a line of fly casting and fly at the end of the line. Fly Fishing Flies are a unique aspect of our sport and are no doubt the most hotly debated of fly fishing. Flies, typically fall into 4 categories, nymphs, dry flies, streamers and wet flies. Each of these types of flies have hundreds of variants that work in different situations, it would take an age to describe them all. Is therefore that we will address to understand the key differences between the different types of flies.

Nymphs

The nymphs are a fly below the surface; they can be classified as “nymphs” or “larvae” – they key difference between these two are that the nymphs look like a little fly, they will hatch in whereas the larvae do. Trout feeds on pupae as they float on the surface of the water or downstream. The nymphs which we link on our line fly imitate nymphs that are floating downstream after be dislodged by the pressure of the water, a nymph who moves to another source of food or a nymph who is floating to the surface to hatch in a fly.

Fish feed heavily on nymphs, a trout, for example, can sit in the bottom of a river and simply move the floating nymph, open his mouth and suck the nymph to the bottom. Easy food for little effort – this is why Fly Fishing Nymphs can be so successful.

Dry flies

A “dry fly” is simply a nymph who was hatched in an insect with wings that is located at the top of the water, or flying above him. Common time most of the larvae hatch in flies, is during the warm months. It is common to have a large hatch of flies on a summers evening, fish feed actively at these times of yum insect flying as much as possible – this is the best time for fishing the dry fly. You will increase your chances of hooking “rise” fish, if you “match the hatch”, or a dry-type game steal you use the type of insects of incubation on the water. Purists often deal with fishing dry fly as the only true type of fly fishing.

Coiled tubing

Streamers are completely different for the two types of flies above from. They are caught under water and represent a small bait-fish. Streamers are usually longer, more flies appearing bushy; some banners use bright materials that will often attract a hungry fish. Streamers are caught near the bottom of a lake or a river. Out cast, helped sink then recovered; You will get very aggressive bites or takes a recovered stream as trout chasing swim in and strike on the fly by surprise. Streamers are also a popular choice for fishing fly at night.

Wet Flies

These flies, as you expect (and even snow squalls) are caught in the water. Wet flies are small fish or more large insects of swimming. Wet flies are commonly caught with a line of sinking or the intermediate line and retrieved as they sink to the bottom of the river or Lake. Wet fly fishing is one of the oldest types of fly fishing and is rapidly being overtaken by techniques such as the nymph fishing.

The types of flies above cover most flies sold today. Each type has a large number of variants and species, it can be quite intimidating knowing which choice for parts of water. The best way to decide on what fly to choose is to try and understand the life aquatic room of water you are fishing or even easier talking to someone and ask them what types of flies on this piece of water. Fly fishermen most will be happy to help you if you try to learn how to fly fish.

Matthew Dunne is an experienced fly fisherman and fly fishing an informational Web site editor:

[http://startflyfishingnow.com]

StartFlyfishingnow.com [http://startflyfishingnow.com] is a resource for anyone interested in learning to fly fish or a person for information on fly fishing. See my site for other articles and much more.

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Fly Fishing Basic: A Nymph Fishing Tutorial

By admin  |  2012/05/05 11:44 Posted in Uncategorized  |  Comments (0)

Here is a wet fly-fishing tip that many fly fishermen overlook when nymph fishing lakes and deep pools of rivers and streams using a sinking tip fly line or a sinking fly line. In this example we are fishing a #6 black bunny leech. Because of the way it is tied, like most good wet flies these days, it requires a precise stop and start action to really be effective. The fly must stripped and paused, or what I call the “stop and go” method of nymph fly fishing. For example, cast out your fly and line, and use the fly line sink rate and the count down method (1001,1002…etc) to let the fly sink into the strike zone. Then make one pull in (or strip in) and stop. This allows the material on the fly to open while the fly sinks for two or three seconds then strip again closing the fly, pause, and strip again. This will cause the fly to rise, fall, open, close, rise, fall, and look alive as you strip in the fly line. To really get the proper action from the bunny leech or any wet fly, you must point the rod and rod tip right at the fly line where it goes into the water while you are stripping in the fly line, otherwise, you don’t get the desired stop and start action. Visualize this, if your fly rod is parallel to the water during the strip, the rod will flex down, and during the pause the rod will flex back up, resulting in the fly just moving along at a study pace without any stop or start action. Again, point the rod down and right at the fly line where it goes into the water.

When using larger wet fly or nymph patterns, make longer strips with a longer pause, and when using small fly patterns, try to make a short strip in and a short pause between strips. Try different combinations of strips and pauses until you find a combination that works for the fish and water conditions that are present where you are fishing. Remember that the strip and pause must represent the type of fly that you are using. For example a sculpin fly will require a longer, quick start and longer pause, than a small nymph that slowly travels only a few inches at a time. This method of wet fly fishing works with the muddler minnow, wooly buggers, leeches, streamers and all types of large and small nymphs.

This method of nymph and wet fly fishing will produce violent strikes, and works on all game fish so be prepared to “up size” your tippet leader material. Refer to my web site for the fly fishing tip: “Fluorocarbon leader and the fly fishing knots to make it work”

Good luck, good fishing and please take care of our wonderful lands.

Stanley Stanton: Oregon Fly Fishing Guide and McKenzie River fishing guide, Visit: http://www.oregon-fly-fishing-with-stan.com For trout Fly Fishing Tips, how to fly fish information, plus guided Rainbow Trout Fly Fishing, Steelhead Fly Fishing, classes for beginners and advanced fly fishing and Oregon Salmon Fishing.

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