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Decoy in ArgentinaAugust 25, 2008
Every fisherman has their own style, their own technique to share with other fishermen or anybody who is interested in fly fishing.
The general technique of this activity means to project the decoy when the fishing rod is moved, so it is passed to the line. The movement is based on the line, not on the fly. To throw the decoy, you need a flexible and light fishing rod.
The decoy is the one used to attract the fish. To achieve this the decoys imitate insects, in nymph form, which can be dry or humid, trying to mock nature as much as possible to trick the fish in lakes and rivers, as well as in the sea.
There are several types and their use will depend on the depth at which fish live in the lake or river you have chosen, if they are found near the bottom or closer to the surface.
Fishing with dry flies: The decoy floats above water, just as insects do when they fall into the water and cant fly again. To get this effect, they are made with fur and feathers, which help the decoy stay afloat. The most popular dry flies are known as Elk Hair Caddis, Adams and Royal Wulff.
Fishing with Streamers: Its the easiest one to use, so it is recommended for those who are beginning to practice fly fishing. It is shaped to imitate small fish or shellfish, insects and smaller animals that are part of the trouts diet. The most popular ones are Wooly Bugger, Marabou Muddler y Zonker.
Fishing with Nymphs: It imitates the shape of fly larvae while theyre at their aquatic form. It is the thickest decoy, with less fur and feathers, so it can go underwater. The nymphs used are Hares Ear, Woolly Worm y Zug Bug.
To be successful with these articles and choosing the right one for each occasion, you need to practice, practice and then practice some more. It is recommended to read a lot, to go into the fly fishing world and exchange ideas and advices with others. Fans of this activity consider it an art, saying that it is the purest form of fishing where men and animal face each other in the most basic form.
