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In North America fishing anglers are thought to be the first to have used artificial flies for bass. Developed after fly patterns for trout and salmon fishing, patterns were adapted into specific flies for brass. Anglers fishing for brass developed the popper fly, which is still used today. Many early anglers developed new fly patterns and wrote about the sport, increasing the popularity of fly fishing in the United States as a whole. Fly Fishing peaked in the 1920s in the northeast and Midwestern United States.

Fly fishing tackle has evolved over the years as well. Lines were made of silk or horse hair. They were light enough to use with a long fly fishing rod allowing the wind to do most of the work. With the introduction of new woods such as greenheart and bamboo, it was possible to cast files into the wind on silk lines. American rod builders developed techniques for making bamboo rods. Thin stripes were cut and glued together to make a light, strong rod with a solid core, that was better than anything that proceeded them. In the 1950s the development of fiberglass rods, synthetic fly lines and monofilament leaders revived the popularity of fly fishing in the United States.

Fly fishing reels were improved as well. From the mechanically simple, a storage place for your fly fishing line and backing to the more advance models of today. In order to tire the fish, anglers simply applied hand pressure to the rim of the spool, called palming the rim. Many modern reels still use this design with a clicking mechanism which makes both a noise and provides light spool braking to prevent overruns. Today fly reels are available in many different brands from Crystal River, Cortland, Scientific Angler and Super fly just to mention a few. Fly fishing rods are available from Hurricane Redbone, Cortland, Cahill, and more. Combos are available from Okuma, Super Fly, Crystal River and more.

Many different techniques are used in fly fishing. Fly fishing for trout is a very popular sport, and can be done using any technique and any general type of flies. Many of the techniques were first adapted from fishing for trout. There is a misconception that fly fishing for trout is done on the surface with dry flies. Trout feeds below the surface majority of the time and usually come to the surface only when there is a large bug hatch. The only exceptions are during the summer months and on smaller mountain streams.

Fishing in cold water. In order to deceive wary trout or reach deep runs of salmon anglers sometime need to wade into the current. Anglers will need sure footing and insulation from the cold water. Hip waders for shallow waters or chest waders for deeper water are best. The two main types are one piece boot foot waders or stocking foot waders that require wading shoes or boots.

Saltwater fly fishing is done with heavier tackle, both to handle the larger, more powerful fish and to cast larger heavier flies. Wet flies that look like bait fish, crabs, or poppers are used. Species caught include bonefish, redfish or red drum, tuna, striped brass, salmon and marlin. Offshore species are usually attracted to the boat by chumming with small baitfish and trolling back and forth in a large area.

Fly Fishing Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow will continue to evolve and be a sport enjoyed by all. Choosing a fly fishing rod, reel and the flies can be as exciting and informative as the fishing trip itself.