Every angler or fisher would always want to make the proper preparation before any ice fishing trip.

Here are a few effective ice fishing tips to make it a successful one:

Before you go to your angling destination, make sure you bring with you all the fishing gears and supplies that you will need.

When it comes to ice fishing, it is a must that you use the appropriate baits for the occasion. It is best to bring a good supply of maggots, minnows and wax worms.

Provide heat for yourself, especially if you intent to stay for some ice fishing for a considerable amount of time.

When it comes to the hole that you made on the ice surface, keep it clean of sharp edges around it which usually makes ice fishing more difficult as the fishing lines get entangled or even break.

Lastly, it is better to be prepared and be safe physically during your ice fishing session. You can do this be being properly geared. Winter jackets and shoes are a must to keep you protected from the harsh elements.

Better believe it, but Colorado fly fishing trips are one of the most exciting as far as the veteran angler is concerned. And why not? Colorado has the most beautiful and enchanting waters that anyone can enjoy some great afternoon of fly fishing.

Fly fishers who found their way the first time to this state will be surprised how a rich variety of species are available for catching, such as brown and rainbow trout. These fish abound in Colorado’s streams and rivers, and not a few huge sized trophy fish is waiting for you to catch.

Where are the best places to enjoy some Colorado mountain fly fishing? Every fine angling seem to happen at the White River and the Colorado River, the waters of which flows through Colorado originating from the great peaks.

Other rivers where you can enjoy great thrills in fly fishing are the Roaring Fork, Blue and Crystal Rivers. Here fishing and anglers will find themselves ecstatic at the sure trophy catch at the end of the day. Other fish that populate the lakes of the state are Yellow Perch, Crappie, Small and Largemouth Bass and Blue gill.

Your favorite fishing flies usually is most prolific from July to late September. You might want to investigate the area for what’s hatching; this is a good sign that flies will actually work well on such waters. So it is advisable to go and make your Colorado fly fishing trips during this time of the year to really maximize the excitement and fun that you can earn from it.

Stream fly fishing is one of the most exciting angling adventures you can ever have. However, even in these small water areas, there are tips and advices that you have to follow in order to really enjoy your fly fishing session.

First of all, if it is a popular stream and a lot of anglers and fishers regularly fish on it, then it is best to have your own water location to fly fish. Do not fish on the waters where somebody else is already fishing, just because you can see he is having a productive time catching fish on the spot that he chose.

Never attempt to fish the same place, it is simple rude and discourteous to do it. Just look for a fishing spot of your own.

Fly fishing on a stream creates new friendships among fishers and anglers. Try yourself to be in an amiable mood towards other fishers that you might meet along the stream. A chat for a few minutes can actually be a blessing, as it can be a means for you to learn some new fly fishing tips and advices from your new friend.

Finally, as in any other water fishing areas such as a lake or river, fly fishing on streams requires that when you leave the area, you go with your everything you brought in the start of your angling session with you.

Streams and the surrounding areas are a sanctuary to many animals. Definitely, keeping them clean reflects your great respect for the environment, and also for its natural inhabitants.

My dear friends, I have a new blog, Game Fishing Thrills, which like Fly Fishing Greats will have articles and pictures about fly fishing and other fishing methods. Although I intend it to feature more about the adventures and excitement that you can experience on many of the world’s waters, most especially the seas, rivers, lakes and streams of the United States. Enjoy Game Fishing Thrills. Hope you will visit it as often as you do with Fly Fishing Greats!

If you intend to go fly fishing for the salmon, you should not only be picky about the right line, rod and reel to use but likewise the fishing tackle. There are tackles are that are specifically used for angling salmon, making your chances on catching and landing a large trophy one greater.

Each kind of fly fishing tackle is usually intended for a certain species of fish. For example some tackles need to have a stiff touch that’s appropriate for angling some fish and there are also species that are only caught with fly fishing tackles that have the soft approach.

In the case of the salmon, you need not just any kind of common tackle that one can get from any fly fishing store, but a specialized one meant for catching this species.
A salmon tackle should be one with soft and gentle touch – this is the ideal of catching them.

Such special salmon tackle will have more chances into luring your intended trophy fish to attack and bite. So if you are a salmon angler, increase your chances of landing your desired trophy salmon by buying only the fly fishing tackle intended for this game fish.

There are many fishing shops around, or even online fishing accessories companies that sell the best and most effective tackles. Just specify your tackle requirements to them – in this case, ask for the one that’s especially for fly fishing salmon.

In case you want to try buying the best tackle online, make a list of fishing equipment and accessories companies and compare their offered tackle products, the quality and prices.

Many think that fly fishing rod is either short or long, depending on what kind of waters they would fish in. Well, sort of. Actually it all depends on you, albeit not entirely, and your style of fishing.

If in your locality, you have a small body of water in which you angle in such as a stream, then it is okay to use a small fly fishing rod. Of course, if you go farther and set out to the wide oceans to fish, then a much larger rod should be in order.

However, most anglers and fly fishers go for the much lighter fishing rod as they head toward the small waters containing big population of rich variety of fish. So, many would think that the short, lightweight rods are the best to bring along for easier and prolific fishing.

Again, it all depends on you choice of rod. You must know which of the different rod types you are comfortable in using. If you want to be on the safe side then better use the medium sized fly fishing rod. This is the ideal type of rod in terms of size, as you can use it for all types of waters.

Lastly, when using a fly fishing rod, do not think that everything is well once you are able to get the appropriate rod. Make sure that the fishing line as well as the reel are compatible with your rod. The line’s weight should work well with that of the rod. While the fly fishing reel should be able to carry comfortably both reel and line.

In essence, you should not only worry about the quality of the rod, but also that of the line and reel. The best combination of these three angling components that you can possibly have will certainly give you some wonderfully exciting fly fishing adventures.

What is the best day for you to go fly fishing? In my case, it actually depends on the current season I am in. During the hot summer days when a wide brimmed fishing cap is a must, I usually fish for some trophy catch in the early morning. 5 am is the ideal time for me, as the sun hardly peeked out yet. The surroundings are still cool, which makes it conducive for a great fly fishing start. But as soon as the sun goes out, weather gets humid and the discomfort takes me away from my concentration to the angling game.

During winter, the latter that I get out of the shore for my angling session, the better. Especially if the temperature starts to drop below 10 degrees, the cold air numbs my face and fingers and this certainly greatly affects my fly fishing. That’s why fishing gears are such an important component of the game. Fishing jackets, caps, gloves and wading pants are not to be forgotten whenever one goes out to fish.

Whatever type of season, weather and day it may be when you fish, it is helpful if you know where and what part of the water you fish. Surely you are already familiar with the river or pond around your area, and you know where the schools of fish stay on a particular time of day. Being a long time fisher of a particular body of water is an advantage for those who want to have a great catch and prolific fishing session as he already knows his way around the waters.

Fly fishing in the cold winter is definitely a difficult challenge, even for the hardiest of veteran anglers and fly fishers. Who wants to get all cold, and even soaking chilly wet, even if your life revolves around the game? Still, there are many others who itch on fly fishing during this less-than-conducive weather.

Make the most of it. This is the rule when winter fishing. Try to adjust your methods in order to maximize your chances to be productive. One thing to remember about fishing in cold waters concerns your lures or baits. Remember than during cool temperatures, the fish metabolize in a slow fashion.

This means that they need to feed much less. Or rather they choose to not take in food like they used to during summer time. Therefore, they move much less – and even when there is food around, they would use minimal movement and energy just to get the food.

Therefore, it is to your advantage if you are going to use large sized food as bait in your fly fishing. The larger-than-usual baits are preferred by these cold-blooded fish as they tend to strike only once. They will be partial on large baits as these serve as a good-enough meal; this will also allow them to minimize movement in the cold waters.

A few more days to go (come to think of it, it’s just three days more), and it’s New Year once more. With 2008 just around the corner, we couldn’t help but think of the many coming fly fishing adventures that we will enjoy this New Year.

Shall we stick it out with the local waters – enjoying our familiarity of the area and be assured of security of already-know faces of fellow anglers and fly fishermen? The nearby lake likewise assures us of great catches as we already know where the schools of fish stay for most of the times.

Or shall we try and go out-of-state? And test and taste what other lakes and rivers of different sizes and shapes have to offer. Shall we try the unknown and gamble our whole afternoon of fly fishing – if successful, and then we will enjoy the fruits of catching large trophy fish. If failure, then better luck next time and just try another great lakes to fish on.

Does the New Year make you want to have a change of most of your fly fishing gear – the rod, lines, hooks, and even your fishing apparel? If you decide on doing so, make sure that the new fly fishing stuff you will acquire is of the best quality – to assure the best fly fishing adventures that you can experience next year.

A Happy New Year to everyone, especially to all anglers and fly fishers out there!

Christmas time means wintertime and the Yuletide Season is a cold season. And so, anglers and fly fishers have to contend with the wintry climate – and just do with whatever the cold weather offers, and enjoy some winter fly fishing.

Indeed, it is given that winter is not the most conducive time for some fly fishing action. Instead of venturing out into the icy river waters and hope (while in an almost desperate mood) for a good catch, many would rather go to holiday parties and get-togethers and reunions, or simply just stay at home in your room kept warm by a heater or fireplace.

Still, for the avid fly fisherman, nothing – not even the harshest of weather will stop him from pursuing his desire to go fishing. And if think you can categorize yourself under this type of angler, it’s best to be prepared when going forth with a winter fly fishing adventure.

You must have not only the best but also the complete set of equipment with fishing, such as the rod and hooks. It would be better if you bring along extras of your fishing equipments.

And also, remember that the harsh weather not only affects your concentration in fishing but can also cause you to become sick with the usual winter illness such as the cold and flu. Hence, protect yourself with warm thick fishing attire such as rubber coats and wading pants and boots. Enjoy what the sport of fly fishing has to offer even during this winter season.

Merry Christmas and all the best in your fly fishing!

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