·        Lure color:  Choose lures that are all black or all white.  A mix of black and red also works quite well.  There will be the odd time when fluorescent colors, such as bright yellow or green, will work well but you’ll need to experiment with this.

Tip #6:  Keep your Dry Flies Floating Longer

One way that you can keep your dry flies floating higher and longer on top of the water is by waterproofing them.  Take a can of Scotch-guard, the same stuff that you use to protect your furniture, and spray those flies that you plan on taking fishing with you in the next few days.  Let them dry overnight before using them. 

The Scotch-guard will put a waterproof protective coating around your flies and prevent them from becoming drenched with water.  This will allow them to float higher and longer on the water.

Tip #7:  Types of Reels

Reels – There are three main types of reels that you can choose from when it comes to fly fishing:  (1) baitcasting reels, (2) spinning reels, and (3) spincast reels.  The reel that you choose will depend your own personal preferences.

Baitcasting reels: Baitcasting reels have better accuracy and control of the lure than other reels.  They are better equipped to handle lines that are ten or more pounds in weight. The one thing to be aware of when using a baitcasting reel is that they often have the tendency to snarl or fight back when the spool starts to spin faster than the line that is being played out.  This is particularly true if you are casting into the wind.

         

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