More Tips from the Experts of Fly fishing

The more tips and tricks that you have the better luck you'll bring to your fly fishing.  As a beginner you'll want to try a variety of techniques until you find what works best for you and the water that you're fishing in.

* Thick weeds:  When you're fishing in thick weeds the best lure that you can use is a spinnerbait or a crankbait that is shallow running.  Make sure that you cast parallel to the edge of the weed flow if you can.  Remember look in the inside edges of weedbeds.
* Timber pileups:  When you're fishing in deep timber your main focus will be to not get your line tangled up. Use a plastic worm or a jigging spoon for the best results.  
* Fishing from fallen trees:  If you want to fish from a fallen tree make sure that you pull back your bait so that it runs in parallel to the tree limbs.  This is because the water is very shallow and you don't want to disturb the area any more than you have to.
* Working the area:  Make sure that you work the area that you're fishing as thoroughly as possible.  Try a few different lures if the first one doesn't bring you success.  You might want to think about returning again at a different time of day.
* Keep a close eye on your lines:  Make sure that you keep a constant eye on your lines particularly when you're retrieving them.  Remember that when the weather is cold the bass can strike and completely miss the lures.
* Avoid excess noise:  The more noise that you make the less the bass will bite.  
* Night fishing:  Night fishing is a great option in the summer months when the water temperature during the day is just too hot for bass to swim high in the water.
* Creeks and coves:  During the fall months make sure that you check out creeks and coves since this is where baitfish tend to hover…and this means the bass won't be far behind.
* Using surface plugs:  When you're using surface plugs try to pay as much attention as you can to the angle of your rod.  You should be holding the rod low when you have the lure close to you and higher when the lure is further away.

Choosing the Lures

Following is a list of lures that are often recommended by the expert fly fishers that you one day want to match in skill when fly fishing:

* Spinnerbaits:  Spinnerbaits are one of the most versatile of all fly fishing baits.  This is because they can be used almost any time of the year in any type of weather or water condition.  You'll also be able to use spinnerbaits in any type of cover.
* Crankbaits:  Many professional fly fishers use crankbaits because they behave much as "bird dogs" when it comes to hunting for fish.  This type of lure is great in deeper waters since it can dive deep.  You'll want to use a rod that is between 6.5 and 7 feet if you want to use crankbait.
* Tube jigs: Tube jigs are great when you're fishing in clear water where the fish are inactive. These jigs have been designed to be used as drop bait.  The tube jig is used most often in water that is ten feet or deeper.
* Vibrating lures:  Vibrating lures are made of metal or plastic.  They produce a tight vibration when they are pulled back in.  This type of bait will sink fast and are best used in deeper waters.
* Jigging spoons: Jigging lures are called "structure lures" and are used most often by experienced fly fishers.  These lures work very well in deep water when you are fly fishing for suspended bass.  The jigging spoon is ideal when you're dealing with fish that are inactive due to water temperatures that are too hot or too cold.