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Type of fishing line
Fly line is a fishing line used by fly anglers to cast artificial flies using a fly rod. Fly lines evolved from horsehair lines described by Izaak Walton
Fly_line
Angling technique
water conditions. In fly fishing, fish are caught by using artificial flies that are cast with a fly rod and a fly line. The fly line (today, almost always
Fly_fishing
String or line intended for angling
tip of the line, thus creating a taper that allows the line to cast the fly. It serves the same purpose as the fly-line, to propel a fly forward. They
Fishing_line
Fishing tackle used by fly fishers
insects and small crustaceans Fly rods - a specialized type of light fishing rod designed to cast fly line and artificial flies Fly reels - a specialized type
Fly_fishing_tackle
Rigging above a theater stage
as USITT and ESTA. The line set is the fundamental machine of a typical fly system. The function of a typical line set is to fly (raise and lower) a slender
Fly_system
Lure used in fly fishing
An artificial fly or fly lure is a type of ultralight fishing lure typically used in the sport of fly fishing, although they may also be used in other
Artificial_fly
American fishing-line manufacturer
cords. In 1948, Cortland introduced the Cam-O-Flage, a multicolored nylon fly line influenced by the company's wartime work with synthetic materials. For
Cortland_Line_Company
Angling tool
lure, a fly rod uses the weight of the fly line for casting, and lightweight rods are capable of casting the very smallest and lightest fly. Typically
Fishing_rod
Hand-cranked reel used in angling to stow fishing line
multiplier fly reels were widely available. These reels had a geared line retrieve of 2:1 or 3:1 that allowed faster retrieval of the fly line. However
Fishing_reel
floating fly line and continued innovations in fly line cores and coatings. Scientific Anglers's products currently include a variety of lines, fly boxes
Scientific_Anglers
In baseball and softball, a pitched ball that is contacted by the batter's bat
Batted balls are either fair or foul, and can be characterized as a fly ball, pop-up, line drive, or ground ball. In baseball, a foul ball counts as a strike
Batted_ball
Order of insects
A fly (pl. flies) is an insect of the order Diptera (from Ancient Greek δι- di- 'two' and πτερόν pteron 'wing'), named for the single pair of wings. The
Fly
Analysis device for fly fishing
Michigan. The Fly Casting Analyzer is a unique system that measures the casting stroke of an individual casting a fly line with a fly rod. A sensor attached
Fly_Casting_Analyzer
Type of knot used in fishing
known as the tube knot or gryp knot, is used in fly fishing to attach the leader to the main fishing line. The knot has been described as "The best known
Nail_knot
Type of bend knot
fly fishing, this serves to build a leader of gradually decreasing diameter with the castable fly line attached at the large diameter end and the fly
Blood_knot
Angling technique
techniques. Dry-fly fishing uses a line and flies that float. They are joined by a fine 3 to 5 meters long leader, typically of nylon monofilament line, which
Dry_fly_fishing
Pan-sized freshwater fish
United States. New York: McGraw Hill. Ellis, Jack (1993). The Sunfishes: A Fly Fishing Journey of Discovery. Bennington, VT: Abenaki Publishers. ISBN 0-936644-17-6
Panfish
Fly fishing pattern
cast across the stream, allow the fly to sink, and as the fly approaches the feeding trout stop the line and allow the fly to rise in the water. Watch the
Pheasant_Tail_Nymph
Style of fishing
fly fishing uses specialized rod, reel and line and a type of ultralight fishing lure known as artificial fly, while traditional tenkara is reel-less and
Tenkara_fishing
Species of mushroom
Amanita muscaria, commonly known as the fly agaric or fly amanita or simply red toadstool, is a basidiomycete fungus of the genus Amanita. Its name may
Amanita_muscaria
Popular fish targeted in recreational fishing
categorised, with separate records for juniors, for the type of tackle and line used, for fly fishing, and locality records. The IGFA also organize the world saltwater
Game_fish
Act of launching fishing tackles into water
the line creates a loop that propagates like a wave and carries the fly out to the far end with great accuracy. Once on or in the water, the fly can mimic
Casting_(fishing)
Change to a system while the process it affects is ongoing
Look up on the fly in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. "On the fly" is a phrase used to describe something that is being changed while the process that
On_the_fly
Fishing technique
that uses a fish hook attached to a fishing line to tether individual fish in the mouth. The fishing line is usually manipulated with a fishing rod, although
Angling
1829 poem by Mary Howitt
"The Spider and the Fly" is a poem by Mary Howitt (1799–1888), published in 1828. The first line of the poem is "'Will you walk into my parlour?' said
The_Spider_and_the_Fly_(poem)
Fly fishing pattern
Flesh Fly is a popular fly pattern used by rainbow trout anglers in Western Alaska. This particular fly fishing pattern is designed to mimic a chunk of
Flesh_fly_(fly_fishing)
Type of game fishing
surface with 30 to 50 pound line test tackle.[citation needed] Once a school of Mahi are encountered, casting with small jigs or fly casting using a bait-and-switch
Mahi-mahi_fishing
Fishing as a hobby
phrase to "cast a fly": "The trout gives the most gentlemanly and readiest sport of all, if you fish with an artificial fly, a line twice your rod's length
Recreational_fishing
English reservoir fly angler
interior to avoid fly line tangles. Tom Ivens' legacy is best summed up in the words of Conrad Voss Bark in The New Encyclopaedia of Fly Fishing as follows:
T_C_Ivens
American fly fisherman and fly tyer
December 20, 1975) was an American fly fisherman and fly tyer. A Wintu Native American, he is known as the first fly fishing guide on the upper Sacramento
Ted_Towendolly
unusual conditions, shad stay fairly deep, requiring weight on the line or fly. Many fly fishermen use an unusual 1/64 oz. "micro-jig", that resembles a
Shad_fishing
Recreational activity targeting North American black bass species
confined themselves to trout and salmon fishing using fly rods. While smallmouth bass were sought by some fly fishermen,[better source needed] most bass fishing
Bass_fishing
Angling technique where a spinning lure is used to entice the fish to bite
one freely rotating blade, is used to entice the fish to bite. When the line is reeled back, the spinnerbait blades will spin passively with the oncoming
Spin_fishing
Rod and Line is a noted book on fishing first published in 1929 (and re-issued many times since) by the famous author Arthur Ransome. It is a collection
Rod_and_Line
Mechanism for fishing management
Fisheries. Retrieved June 26, 2016. "New Zealand Saltwater Fly Fishing-Sea and saltwater fly fishing in New Zealand-nzfishing". nzfishing.com. Archived
Fishing_license
it". The increase in popularity of flats fishing, especially combined with fly fishing, as a destination activity has created additional job opportunities
Fishing_guide
Fishing practice
sustainability and to avoid overfishing of fish stocks. Lee Wulff, a New York-based fly angler, author and film maker, promoted catch and release as early as 1936
Catch_and_release
Art of constructing a fly fishing rod
Fly rod building is the art of constructing a fly fishing rod to match the performance desires of the individual angler. Fly rods are usually made of graphite
Fly_rod_building
American fly fisherman, fly tier, guide, and store owner
(1904–1983) was an American fly fisherman, fly tyer, fishing guide, and fly shop owner known for popularizing the short-line nymphing fishing technique
Ted_Fay_(fly_fisherman)
Equipment used for fishing
for use by fly anglers. Fly fishing tackle includes fly lines designed for easy casting, specialised fly reels designed to hold a fly line and supply
Fishing_tackle
Aviation industry practice
pay-to-work program— mostly referred to as "pay-to-fly" or "p2f", also known as "self-sponsored line training"—is an aviation industry practice whereby
Pay_to_fly
Fishing technique
technique used in fly fishing. Spey casting can be accomplished with either a normal length fly rod, or a rod referred to as a double-handed fly rod, often called
Spey_casting
Offshore sportfishing targeting large fish such as tuna or marlin
Magazine. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 2020-05-22. Combs, Trey (1996) Bluewater Fly Fishing. The Lyons Press. ISBN 978-1-55821-331-9 Goadby, Peter and Holt,
Big-game_fishing
Winter activity of catching fish in frozen-over bodies of water
cabin with ice, which will be covered with snow Ice road over frozen water Fly fishing Ice jigger Kayak fishing Surf fishing "The History of Ice Fishing
Ice_fishing
A tube fly is a general tying style of artificial fly used by fly anglers. Tube flies differ from traditional artificial flies as they are tied on small
Tube_fly
1895 fly fishing book by George M. Kelson
The Salmon Fly - How to Dress It and How to Use It is a fly fishing book written by George M. Kelson published in London in 1895 by Messers. Wyman & Sons
The_Salmon_Fly
Recreational angling for carp
fly fishermen have begun to target carp, finding them similar to bonefish in their size and fight. Kirk Deeter, an editor at Field & Stream, goes fly-fishing
Carp_fishing
1836 book by Alfred Ronalds
– Of Tackle Rod, Line, Reel. Foot Line, Hook, Dubbing Bag, General Directions for making a Fly and a Palmer. Dyes for Feathers. Fly Books and Boxes, Crele
The_Fly-fisher's_Entomology
Idiom meaning the shortest distance between two points
ISBN 9780191578564. Villazon, Luis (2017-08-30). "Do crows actually fly in a straight line?". BBC Focus. Quinion, Michael; Spear, Lynne (2011-06-04). "World
As_the_crow_flies
Fly fishing rod made of split bamboo
A bamboo fly rod or a split cane rod is a fly fishing rod that is made from bamboo. The British generally use the term "split cane." In the U.S., most
Bamboo_fly_rod
Form of recreational fishing
on flats is often done with baits, lures or light spinning tackle, or by fly fishing. Weather changes, such as barometric pressure and ambient temperature
Flats_fishing
Fishing of the bottom of a deep body of water
with the fishing line. A common rig for bottom fishing is a weighted tackle called sinker, which is tied to the end of the fishing line, and a baited hook
Bottom_fishing
Fly pattern
dry line with a long leader. A particularly effective method is to let the wind push the floating fly line around and look for a twitch in the line as
Diawl_bach
fly fishing and fly fishing library collections see: Bibliography of fly fishing For fly tying, fly tackle, regional guides, memoirs, stories and fly
Bibliography of fly fishing (species related)
Bibliography_of_fly_fishing_(species_related)
Spongy material derived from fungi
ice-entombment. Amadou has great water-absorbing abilities. It is used in fly fishing for drying out dry flies that have become wet. Another use is for
Amadou
Closed railway in Yorkshire, England
with the Leeds and Selby Railway. The railway was locally known as the Fly Line. Coal mining in the Garforth area of West Yorkshire dates back centuries
Aberford_Railway
Fly fishing lure
The Humpy fly is a popular and effective dry fly used by fly anglers for trout in fast-water conditions. In The Professionals’ Favorite Flies (1993) Lefty
Humpy_fly
Striped Bass" (PDF). www.asmfc.org. HOLMES, NATE. "FLY FISHING THE STRIPED BASS FLATS". flylordsmag.com. Fly Lords Mag. Retrieved November 9, 2025. Lytle,
Striped_bass_fishing
Process of producing artificial flies used in fly fishing
Fly tying (also historically referred to in England as dressing flies) is the process of producing an artificial fly used by fly fishing anglers to catch
Fly_tying
Book by John Dennys
Press. p. 144. Retrieved 11 July 2013. Raymond Stere (10 February 1986). "A Fly Fisherman is dazzled by the variety of today's reels". Sports Illustrated
The_Secrets_of_Angling
Freshwater fish from subfamily Salmoninae
upon. These ultralight fly lures cannot be cast adequately by conventional techniques, and a specialized heavy line (i.e. fly line) is needed to launch
Trout
Type of freshwater angling in the United Kingdom and Ireland
over whether grayling should be classified as a game fish or a coarse fish. Fly fishing is the technique usually used for freshwater game fishing, while
Coarse_fishing
Non-profit organization
is an organized voice for fly fishers around the world; they represent aspects of fly fishing, which include the art of fly tying, casting, and protection
Fly_Fishers_International
1842 work of fly tying literature by William Blacker
Blacker's Art of Fly Making - comprising angling and dyeing of colours with engravings of Salmon and Trout flies shewing the process of the gentle craft
Blacker's_Art_of_Fly_Making
Methods for catching sea creatures, especially fish
constructed fly rods and fly lines. The fly line (today, almost always coated with plastic) is heavy enough cast in order to send the fly to the target
Fishing_techniques
1921 fly fishing book by G. E. M. Skues
The Way of a Trout with a Fly and Some Further Studies in Minor Tactics is a fly fishing book written by G. E. M. Skues published in London in 1921. This
The Way of a Trout with the Fly
The_Way_of_a_Trout_with_the_Fly
Fly fishing leader
of rope. Furled leaders are created from braided line, monofilament, fluorocarbon fishing line, fly tying thread or other thread, or silk. This material
Furled_leader
just before the fly lands, moving the arm and fly rod in the upstream direction to arrange the fishing line so that it produces less apparent drag in the
Reach_cast
U.S. non-profit organization
and George Griffith, who is also known for creating the Griffith's Gnat fly pattern. The first president was Dr. Casey E. Westell Jr, and Art Neumann
Trout_Unlimited
Fishing from a kayak
In recent years people have begun using kayaks for fly fishing, most models suited for upright fly casting include upright braces that allow you to safely
Kayak_fishing
Fishing lure design
are the most typical imitations). Poppers are used with spin fishing and fly fishing. Originally this timeless lure was crafted from wood and painted
Fishing_popper
Sport based on fly fishing
Fly casting is a competitive variation of fly fishing found in sport fishing and fishing tournaments. This type of sports fishing originated in the 14th
Fly_casting
1989 science fiction horror film directed by Chris Walas
The Fly II is a 1989 American science fiction horror film directed by Chris Walas. The film stars Eric Stoltz and Daphne Zuniga, and is a sequel to the
The_Fly_II
Artificial fly
reverse-hackle fly, is an artificial fly most associated with the Japanese style of tenkara fishing but can be used in most freshwater fly fishing. The
Sakasa_Kebari
Superfamily of flies
A crane fly or crane-fly, the larva called a leatherjacket, is a member of the dipteran superfamily Tipuloidea, which contains the living families Cylindrotomidae
Crane_fly
1999 single by "Weird Al" Yankovic
"Pretty Fly for a Rabbi" (alternatively called "Pretty Fly (For a Rabbi)" in Australia) is a song by "Weird Al" Yankovic. It is a parody of "Pretty Fly (For
Pretty_Fly_for_a_Rabbi
Baseball rule about certain fly balls
The infield fly rule is a rule of baseball and softball that treats certain fly balls as though caught, before the ball is caught, even if the infielder
Infield_fly_rule
Manufacturers of fly tying materials and tools produce products specifically designed for tying artificial flies used in fly fishing. For the most part
Manufacturers of fly tying materials and tools
Manufacturers_of_fly_tying_materials_and_tools
Airline of the United Arab Emirates
September 2024. "Budget Carrier FlyDubai In Talks For 50 Aircraft Order." Reuters. Retrieved on June 27, 2013. "flyDubai Considers 50 New Aircraft."
Flydubai
1986 film by David Cronenberg
The Fly is a 1986 American science fiction body horror film directed and co-written by David Cronenberg. Produced by Brooksfilms and distributed by 20th
The_Fly_(1986_film)
Long, coarse hair growing on the manes and tails of horses
Chicago pp. 68-88+94-96 Johnson, Victor R. America's Fly Lines: The Evolution of the Modern Fly Line from Its Horsehair and Silk Beginnings. Vallejo, Ca
Horsehair
1889 book by Frederic M. Halford
Dry-Fly Fishing in Theory and Practice (1889) is British author and angler Frederic M. Halford's second and most influential book on dry fly fishing. It
Dry-Fly Fishing in Theory and Practice
Dry-Fly_Fishing_in_Theory_and_Practice
1991 book by Michael Russell
Fly Fishing: Memories of Angling Days, also published as Fly Fishing by J. R. Hartley, is a fishing book by British angling author Michael Russell under
Fly Fishing: Memories of Angling Days
Fly_Fishing:_Memories_of_Angling_Days
American fly fisher (born 1926)
Joan Salvato Wulff (born 1926) is a fly fisher. In 1951, she won the national fly-casting distance title, an all-male competition, and was a National
Joan_Wulff
Flag carrier airline of the United Arab Emirates
Emirates ordered $50 billion of Boeing jets with their sister airline, flyDubai at the Dubai Airshow. Emirates ordered 90 aircraft, including both versions
Emirates_(airline)
List of English language works on the sport of fly fishing
memoirs, stories and fly fishing fiction see: Bibliography of fly fishing (fly tying, stories, fiction). For species related fly fishing literature see:
Bibliography_of_fly_fishing
American fly fisherman, tyer and author (1933–2025)
Best (February 26, 1933 – August 20, 2025) was an American production fly tyer, fly fisher, and angling writer. He was born in 1933 in Iowa and lived in
A._K._Best
have significant content on the subject of fly fishing for the fish that swim in them or are notable fly fishing destinations in North America. Alabama
List of fly fishing waters in North America
List_of_fly_fishing_waters_in_North_America
Artificial fly
The Stimulator is a dry fly popularized by angler, fly tyer and author Randall Kaufmann to imitate large adult stoneflies. The Stimulator pattern is a
Stimulator_(dry_fly)
American fly fisherman (1925-2017)
in West Yellowstone, Montana as well as an accomplished baseball player, fly fishing guide, and conservationist. Walen Francis “Bud” Lilly II was born
Bud_Lilly
1961 song by Harry Belafonte
1958, by Capitol Records. The song was recorded by Lord Fly and Joseph Spence in 1958. Fly's version inspired Harry Belafonte,[citation needed] who released
Jump in the Line (Shake, Senora)
Jump_in_the_Line_(Shake,_Senora)
15 on-field positions in the sport
backs": scrum-half, fly-half, inside centre, outside centre, two wings, and a fullback. Forwards compete for the ball in scrums and line-outs and are generally
Rugby_union_positions
In fly fishing, Japanese Flies are artificial flies commonly found within many fishermen's tackle box in Japan. In addition to the usual lure variations
Japanese_Flies
Communications, which also owns publications such as American Angler, Fly Tyer, and Saltwater Fly Fishing. The company acquired Gray's Sporting Journal in 1989
Gray's_Sporting_Journal
Small boat for anglers
(1989). Float Tube Fly Fishing, Frank Amato Publications. ISBN 0-936608-71-4 Pothier, Patricia C (1995). Float tube magic: a fly fishing escape, Frank
Float_tube
Artificial fly fishing lure
The Woolly Bugger is an artificial fly commonly categorized as a wet fly or streamer and is fished under the water surface. It is a popular and widely
Woolly_Bugger
Artificial fly fishing pattern
Red Tag is an artificial fly originally designed as a dry fly for grayling and trout in the north country of England. The fly pattern, when introduced
Red_Tag_(artificial_fly)
Fly fishing pattern
historic and effective bucktail streamer used by fly anglers for trout, warm-water and saltwater species. The fly is somewhat generic and imitates a wide variety
Mickey_Finn_(fly)
Hamlet and CDP in New York, United States
Fly Creek is a non-incorporated hamlet (and census-designated place) three miles west of the Village of Cooperstown on conjoined NY-28/NY-80, in the Town
Fly_Creek,_New_York
American fly fisher and fly lure tier
Carrie Gertrude Stevens (1882–1970) was an American fly fisher and fly lure tier from Madison and Upper Dam, Maine, and the creator of Rangeley Favorite
Carrie_G._Stevens
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