A graduate of the University of Oregon, Brett Coltman has spent over a decade with UBS Financial Services' Connecticut branch and currently serves as wealth advisor, senior portfolio manager, and senior vice president of wealth management. During his spare time, Brett Coltman enjoys lake fishing and fly fishing.

1. The Popularity of Fly Fishing
By Brett Coltman UBS

2. Introduction
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A graduate of the University of
Oregon, Brett Coltman has spent over
a decade with UBS Financial Services'
Connecticut branch and currently
serves as wealth advisor, senior
portfolio manager, and senior vice
president of wealth management.
During his spare time, Brett Coltman
enjoys lake fishing and fly fishing.

3. About Fly Fishing
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A relaxing and enjoyable pastime, fly
fishing has earned favor from anglers
across the world. Practitioners feel
themselves a part of nature as they
wade into a mountain stream, pond, or
river, in order to catch fish. While trout
are among the most common species
obtained by fly fishermen, other
freshwater and saltwater species like
salmon, pike, and bass can also be
hooked using fly fishing methods.

4. Conclusion
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One of the most important pieces of equipment
for a fly fishing expedition is the fly, and there are
three main types of flies, though each comes in
different varieties. The dry fly floats on top of the
water and attracts fish, which will come out of the
water to eat the lure. Nymphs represent the
general diet of the fish, because these are
insects in the stage of metamorphosis that
require them to live underwater. These usually
provide the best results for the angler but do not
provide the visceral attraction of the dry fly.
Finally, streamers replicate larger animals such
as minnows and leeches. Proper construction of
a streamer makes it look “alive” when it hits the
water and excites the fish that rush to get it.