Fly fishing is the name given to a fishing technique where the bait, often given the appearance of a fly, is positioned on the top of the water to attract and catch fish. The idea is to make it look to the fish as though an invertebrate or bug is just below or slightly above the water’s surface.
Fly fishing is very different from the traditional form of fishing that sees the bait cast out and offered to the fish below the water. Making comparisons between the two forms of fishing is the best method for gaining an understanding of the techniques and concepts used in fly fishing in Asheville, NC.
The mechanics of fly fishing
Fly fishing is an art and a lot of fun, allowing for an enjoyable outdoor activity where technique is important and will need to be adjusted depending on your location and the type of fish you are attempting to catch.
Traditional fishing has a hook, a float, and some weights on the end of a very lightweight and thin fishing line. The attached weights and the bait on the hook enable a cast to be made over a good distance, with the bait then held at a certain depth in the water by the float.
Fly fishing is quite different. Extremely lightweight bait is cast just below or at the water’s surface. The bait has almost no weight and needs to be presented in a very delicate manner that is not threatening to the fish. Fly line set-up and casting technique compensate for the bait’s lack of weight.
