Fly Fishing: A beginner's experience

In this Blog, I will share my personal experiences with Fly Fishing and its benefits to the mind, as well as my own tips and tricks that I have researched. What makes fly fishing different is the technique and tools involved, and some subtle cultural aspects. This old and yet effective style of angling presents unique challenges and pleasures, making it a sport that people either love or hate. There is no in between.

I was first introduced to fly fishing by my father. He took me fly fishing with him many times throughout my childhood, but I never took it seriously as a hobby until about a month ago. I grew up near the Sierra Nevada mountains, a region that is praised by fly fishers far and wide – particularly for its excellent trout fishing. I recall in my childhood years thinking that fly fishing was too complicated and nowhere near as simple as fishing with a spinning rod. However, curiosity led me down a path that I do not regret following.

Throughout my teenage years, I could not help but notice the love that my father had for this sport. He would often tell me how much he loved being out on the water, connected to nature, and free of worry. He taught me the saying “Ten and two when you’re feeling blue”. Later down the road, I reflected on this, and found it intriguing. I was curious about fly fishing, and why not only my father, but so many other people on the internet praised it as the most fun form of fishing, and a great stress outlet. I eventually decided to finally grab my fly rod, put on my waders, and get out on the water.