1. Saltwater Fly Fishing Basics
Saltwater fly fishing is an engaging and interesting sport. It is uniquely different from
general saltwater fishing or even freshwater fly fishing. In the following paragraphs you
will learn saltwater fly fishing basics that you can apply to your own fly fishing
experiences. If you do desire additional information, there are many magazines devoted
entirely to fly fishing to which you can subscribe.
History Of Saltwater Fly Fishing
The earliest records of fly fishing come from the third century AD in Macedonia.
However, most of the saltwater and freshwater fly fishing that you see today is of a direct
lineage from England. Several writings of fly fishing were made between the late
fourteen hundreds and mid sixteen hundreds. In the mid seventeen hundreds, North
American fly fishing began. In the mid eighteen hundreds, saltwater fly fishing in
particular began. James Henshall’s book, “Camping And Cruising In Florida” was
published in 1878 and is the first written record of anyone fishing for saltwater fish like
Redfish, Ladyfish, Bluefish, Snook, Tarpon, and Jack Crevalle. Since then, saltwater fly
fishing has become a booming sport in areas like southwestern Florida.
Saltwater Fly Fishing Materials
Saltwater and freshwater fly fishing began by covering the hook area of the rod with
animal fur and feathers as to look like an aquatic insect, like a mayfly, stonefly, or
caddisfly. Today’s saltwater fly fishing “flies” still imitate these aquatic insects. Flies are
usually quite light and because of this they cannot be cast in the typical fishing manner.
With saltwater fly fishing, the fly rod casts a heavy line, not a heavy sinker. The heavy
line forcibly pulls the fly to its destination. As much as thirty feet of line extend past the
end of the rod, and this line weighs equal to or more than typical lures or sinkers.
The materials for saltwater fly fishing make it different than general fishing. The line is
what weighs the entirety down, not the lure. And the lure is not something that was ever
alive, like traditional bait, but is something that mimics a live creature.
Saltwater fly fishing is different than freshwater fly fishing because in saltwater you face
different obstacles. The buoyancy is different in fresh versus saltwater fly fishing, and the
seasoned fly fisher will be able to take this into consideration. In addition, many fishers
feel that the fish found in saltwater are much more interesting than freshwater fish. Plus,
the terrain is usually different than freshwater. Whatever the reason, spending the
afternoon saltwater fly fishing can be relaxing and entertaining at the same time.
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