Fly fishing is immensely popular among thousands of anglers around the world. If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out on a great fishing experience.
However, every popular activity that has a loyal following deals with myths. Fishing involves a little guessing and superstition, but the myths associated with fly fishing come in the way of you mastering the technique. The biggest myth of all is that fly fishing is difficult, but if it were, you wouldn’t see kids yelling “ten or two,” with a fly rod in their hands.
So if you’re interested in fly fishing but are confused by the myths that surround the sport, we’ve debunked the five most popular ones here:
Myth# 1: Big Flies Are Required To Catch Big Fish
Totally false! Anglers speak with the conviction of a preacher when they utter these words. Whether you fish in salt or freshwater, the size of the fly rod has next to no bearing onthe size of the catch.
What catches a big fish is the right fly, at the right time, and the right speed.
Myth# 2: Fly Fishing Is Only For the Affluent
Every fishing technique can be as expensive as you like it to be. It’s imperative to invest in the right gear to yield good results, because let’s face it, a $20 casting rod won’t do you any good.
An excellent spinning rod usually comes with a lifetime warranty, which eliminates maintenance or repair expenses. So it’s best to invest now and save later.
Myth# 3: It’s a Male-Dominated Sport
It’s true that the commercials only show men casting lines in the water. But that’s just a stereotype, because women equally enjoy fly fishing and perform really well. You really can learn a lot from hardcore fisherwomen!
Myth# 4: It’s For the Elderly
Since fly fishing doesn’t involve too much physical movement, it’s wrongly perceived as a sport for the elderly. But fly fishing is an amazing and enjoyable activity for everyone who wants to re-acquaint themselves withocean life and return to the basics.
Myth# 5: More Fishes Mean More Expertise
In fly fishing, practice won’t make you perfect. Instead, it makes your skill permanent and hinders improvement. Therefore, instead of relying on the number of fish to determine your expertise, learn and explore different casting and fly-tying techniques to become a better angler.
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