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Getting Started

Gear | Preparation | Angling and Casting | Women and Children | Expert Answers

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GORP Fishing Gear
Check out GORP Gear's Fishing section for all the latest.


Getting Started
Interested in taking up flyfishing? Get the essential gear info here.





Packing List
A list of the basics that you'll need on every fishing trip.


Of Rods and Reels
What you should know before buying fly-fishing gear.

Preparation






Introduction to Entomology
Fishing expert Mark D. Williams talks about the creepy crawlies trout love.


Beginning Fly Tying
Break into the art of fly tying gently with the wooly worm.


Flies and How to Use Them
Artificial flies can deceive fish, but you better have your technique down.





Understanding Fish Foods
Knowing what trout eat and why is key to making these predators your prey.


Fly Fishing Knots
Easy to follow, step-by-step primer for attaching lines.


Knots Know-How
You can't fish without knots, but there's a lot more to tying a knot than threading the line through the right loop.

Angling and Casting






Casting
The basics of fly casting gets you straight to the heart of the sport.


Mountain Trout: A Fish's Eye View
How does a fish experience its environment?


Wade Safely
Learn the importance of careful wading.





Letting Go
Watching the fly, setting the hook, playing the trout, and releasing.


Catch-and-Release Fishing
Learn the basics of how—and why—to let your catch go.

Women and Children






Giving Slack
Teaching your kids to flyfish can be fun and games.


Outfitting the Female Flyfisher
New rods and accessories make it easy.


Teaching Kids to Fish
Tips on tempting kids into learning how to fish.





Tackle Time
Buying kids their first rod and getting them ready to fish.


A Woman's Practical Guide to Flyfishing
A get-started guide for women looking to take up the sport.

video iconGORP Video: Getting Started in Flyfishing
Get face-to-face with expert Mark D. Williams as he demonstrates how to get started in flyfishing with this series of introductory videos.

Expert Answers


*		How long do fly lines last?

*		Are expensive fly rods worth the money?

*		Can you recommend any good instructional videos?

*		How can a 12-year-old learn more about flyfishing?

*		Are there many women who flyfish?


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