Fly Fishing

What is fly fishing?

Fly fishing is a sport where flies and a rod are used to catch fish. There are two types of fly fishing, salt water fly fishing and fresh water fly fishing.

What equipment do I need for fly fishing?

The basic equipment needed for fly fishing is: -

• Fly fishing flies
• Fly fishing rod
• Fly fishing reel
• Fly fishing line

In addition to this you may need to purchase some fishing clothing such as waders, wellingtons, waterproof jackets etc but you will be surprised by what clothing you may already have in the house.

Reasons to take up fly fishing

Many people enjoy fly fishing as they find it extremely relaxing, it gets them out of the house for a couple of hours or a couple of days at a time, you get to spend time in the fresh air and you may even experience the joy of catching your own fish.

In addition to this, depending on where you live, taking up fly fishing may provide you with a great opportunity to meet new people with similar interests, people who can help you with your fly fishing skills and who can recommend good places to visit for fly fishing.

Starting fly fishing

If you are really interested in fly fishing you should know that getting started doesn’t have to cost you a fortune as most of the items required can be picked up at great prices here on the John Norris site.

As well as selling new fly fishing equipment here on the John Norris site we also have a wide selection of used fly fishing equipment which may be ideal if you are just starting out and don’t want to invest in lots of expensive equipment straight away.

On the John Norris site you will find both new and used fly fishing equipment from leading brands including Hardy, Sage, Daiwa, Shakespeare and many more.