Learn How to Fish: Flyfishing, Freshwater and Salt Water Fishing

Beginner Fishing Learn to Fish Like a Pro

Learn the Art & Craft of Fly Fishing
This guide explains the basic techniques in a way that any beginner can understand them. Fly fishing is more than just a sport, it's an art - getting these subtle tricks that the top fly fishermen use will make your fly fishing adventures much more fun. See what I mean:

- How to organize a fly box, design & build leaders, fly tying and fishing knots.

- Fly fishing hooks, rods, reels and more, choosing the right flies and how to cast a fishing line.

- Planning a fly fishing trip, fishing bots and flotation equipment and more.

Learn How to Fly Fish

Fisherman's Knot Guide

WATCH Professional Fly Fishing in Action
I am a visual learner, so I love video instruction. Accomplished Fishermen Gary Lafontaine and Dick Sharon are your personal fishing instructors and will bring your fishing lesson to you.

You'll learn how to fish in different types of water with several flies in various situations. A great way to learn technique if you don't have an instructor and have never taken fly fishing lessons before. Click here >> Learn Fly Fishing Techniques on DVD

Fishing Gear: What Should You Get?

When buying a fishing rod, you want a rod handle that fits snugly in your palm. The length of the rod will depend on the sixe of bait, type of fish and casting distance. Use fishing rods over 6.5 feet for casting longer distances or rougher fish.

Fishing Equipment Tips, including some great "cheap fixes"
Fishing Reels
Fishing Rods
Fishing Lines

Where to Go: Fishing Destinations & Schools

50 Places to Fly Fish
Fishing & Hunting Vacation Packages
Review a wide selection of hunting and fishing trips worldwide, including dates, location, cost, length of trip and trip highlights. If you like adventure and unique travel experiences, you'll like these vacation packages. Request Your Free Brochure!
Fishing Schools
Very useful tool for finding places to learn fishing throughout the USA and Canada.
Fishing Resort Guide
Find a relaxing or adventurous fishing vacation, freshwater, saltwater or fly fishing. Includes resorts worldwide, discover the fishing hot spots too.
Sport Fishing in Hawaii
Charter a boat and spend a day sport fishing in Hawaii. If you think catching mahi mahi or marlin sounds exciting, take a look at these pictures.

Who to Go Fishing With:

Find People to Fish With
Find people in your area who are interested in fishing, and make new friends who enjoy spending time reeling in a catch as much as you do.
Fishing Club Network
Looking for a local fishing club in your area? Use this site to find local fishing clubs, including sportfishing, saltwater fishing, fly fishing and more - even ladies' fishing clubs! LandBigFish.com also has a free online "Fishing Club Locator" you can use, with a database of about 300 fishing clubs.