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FlyFishing BasicsPage 1MinnesotaFlyFishing BasicsExperience 5400 gamefish lakes and 15000 miles of rivers and streamsPage 2Page 33MNDNR500 Lafayette RoadSt. Paul MN 551554040(651) 2966157 (Metro Area)1888MINNDNR (6466367) (MN Toll Free)www.dnr.state.mn.usWhy FlyFish? Flyfishing can be a fun way to fish for the first time or it can present a new challenge to a spin or baitcasting angler. Flycasting is a skill that brings great satisfaction when mastered. Some people find the activity of casting relaxingothers find it an effective method for finding fish. Flyfishing is adaptable to many situations and species of fish. Walk a remote stream for trout. Wade a rocky river for smallmouth bass. Fish bluegills from the banks of a park pond. You can cast along a weed line from a boat for largemouth bass. Experience the thrill of a feisty pike on the end of a long rod. Photo: MNDNRThis is a publication of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources2005 State of Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesCover photo: Steve MortensonRod reel flies and casting illustrations by Amy Beyer MNDNRThis document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling (651) 2966157 (Metro Area) or 1888MINNDNR (MN Toll Free) or Telecommunication Device for the Deaf/TTY: (651) 2965484 (Metro Area) or 18006573929 (Toll Free TTY).Printed on recycled paper containing 30% postconsumer waste.Page 44EquipmentBasic flyfishing equipment includes a rod reel and fly line. Instead of baits or lures flyanglers use flies. Flies are small lightweight artificial lures that are too light to cast with spinning tackle. To try to cast a fly with a spinning reelimagine throwing a leaf! Fly line is heavier and thicker than monofilament line. Its covered with plastic so that it floats on the water. The weight of the fly line propels the fly forward during the cast. A piece of clear monofilament line called a leader connects the fly line to the fly. The leader is less visible to fish tha ...

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