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The art and sport of fly fishing has a history that extends thousands of years. Claudius Ælianus, a Roman naturalist documented fishing with flies in his book titled: De Natura Animalium. Written around 200 AD, he describes how the Macedonians caught trout with an artificial fly similar to a red wooley worm using a six foot long rod. The Austreus river in the Macedonia area of Greece is where Ælianus indicates he fished. Researching this myth in 2001 Dr Goran Grubic and Andrew Herd concluded that the present day Arapitsas river is the same river that Ælianus wrote about.
The Arapitsas River in Agios Nikolaos
Fly fishing equipment has changed since Ælianus time, yet the concept and goal has remained the same. The method is to create imitation flies or bugs on a hook that is then tied to a thin line that is attached to a rod. The ultimate goal is to present a very real looking and acting fly that the fish will react to and hopefully try to eat!
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There are two challenges in selecting the right fly or bug to have a successful catch. The imitation fly need to look real to the fish by being the correct color and size. Matching the hatch is also necessary, this is done by watching the bug life around the water to see what the fish are eating.
Presenting the imitation fly correctly on the water is the next challenge in catching your trophy fish. Dry flies need to act like real flies as they lightly land softly on the surface of the water.Fly Fishing in Waders Greeting Card by mainstayFly Fishing, Fly Fishing Nymphs, Wet and Dry Fl... Print by sharon619
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Imitation bugs and worm. that go under the water also need to act like the real bug does under the water. Nymphs are the immature forms of insects, fish eat many different kinds of them. Imitation nymphs also need to look and act real to have a successful catch.
The fly fishing method is most often used to catch trout and salmon, however it can also be used to catch pike , bass and panfish.
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The modern fly fishing angler uses a special fly rod and reel that allows for casting the fishing line lightly on the water. Many anglers also wear waders that allow them to get into the water without getting wet.
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The sport of fly fishing is an addiction to many anglers. For others it seems to be more of an art than a sport, the reward of being able to cast a dry fly perfectly on the water to fool the fish. Still others believe that fly fishing is a religion as Norman Maclean wrote in A River Runs Through It :"In my family, there was no clear line between religion and fly fishing."
Fly Fishing continues to be a popular sport around the world and in the United States of America. In 2012 there were approximately 3.83 million fly fishing anglers in the USA that spent $748 million on fly fishing gear, guides and travel.
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