The Fly Fisherman
by Kay Novy
Title
The Fly Fisherman
Artist
Kay Novy
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Fly fishing is an angling method in which an artificial "fly" is used to catch fish. The fly is cast using a fly rod, reel, and specialized weighted line. Casting a nearly weightless fly or "lure" requires casting techniques significantly different from other forms of casting. Fly fishermen use hand tied flies that resemble natural invertebrates or other food organisms, or "lures" to provoke the fish to strike.
Fly fishing can be done in fresh or salt water. North Americans usually distinguish freshwater fishing between cold-water species (trout, salmon, steelhead) and warm-water species, notably bass. In Britain, where natural water temperatures vary less, the distinction is between game fishing for trout or salmon and coarse fishing for other species. Techniques for fly fishing also differ with habitat (lakes and ponds, small streams, large rivers, bays and estuarys, and open ocean.)
Author Izaak Walton called fly fishing "The Contemplative Man's Recreation".
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December 11th, 2012
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Comments (45)
Randy Rosenberger
This lovely piece of art work deserves many accolades, and I hope you get them on our WFS site, as they surely are worthy of high recognition. It is with pride and pleasure that I Feature this beautifully done piece of artwork on our Homepage. Thanks much for sharing your talents and the beauty of your great works. Liked & Faved Randy B. Rosenberger (admin of WFS group)
Guy Whiteley
Wish I were there. The waders did not get much use this year.. Very nice capture, Kay. F
Susan Molnar
Love the reflection of the fisherman and the fact that you can see his line being whipped around.