Fly fishing tackle comprises the fishing tackle or equipment typically used by fly anglers. Fly fishing tackle includes:
- Fly rods - a specialized type of fishing rod designed to cast fly line and artificial flies
- Fly reels - a specialized type of fishing reel designed to hold fly line and supply drag if required to land heavy or fast fish.
- Fly line - a specialized form of fishing line that is designed to allow easy casting with a fly rod
- Terminal tackle not including artificial flies used to connect the fly line to the artificial fly
- Accessories - tools, gadgets, clothing and apparel used by the fly angler for maintenance and preparation of tackle, dealing the fish being caught as well as personal comfort and safety while fly fishing. Includes fly boxes used to store and carry artificial flies.
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“Fly fishing may be a very pleasant amusement; but angling or float fishing I can only compare to a stick and a string, with a worm at one end and a fool at the other.”
—Samuel Johnson (1709–1784)
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—F.H. (Francis Herbert)
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—Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl Chesterfield (1694–1773)
“Just start to sing as you tackle the thing
That “cannot be done,” and you’ll do it.”
—Edgar Albert Guest (1881–1959)