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Beginners: (Those just getting started fly-fishing)

There are a few knots you will
need to know how to tie.
Getting Started is a DVD
program that covers all the
details about fly fishing gear
and flies.
Click here for more information
Knots and Rigging Techniques is a DVD program that covers all the knots you will need to tie for any fly fishing situation.
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Beginers (Those Just Getting Started Fly-fishing): Those fishing Yellow National Park that are just getting started may be surprised to learn that much of the time, catching the wild trout is not all that difficult.

  1. Hiding and sneaking up on trout the trout is a big part of it. Trout spook very easy.
  2. Being able to get your fly to drift naturally or what anglers call a “drag free drift” in turbulent water with cross currents is another.
  3. Casting in windy conditions is another.
  4. Being able to cast a fly a long distance is usually not one of them. Short, pile, curve, roll and other types of “messed up” cast are necessary.
  5. Having inside knowledge of secret fishing holes is not a part of it. Trout are abundant in all of the streams in Yellowstone.
  6. Those new to fly-fishing for trout may also be surprised to learn that the trout they are trying to catch are either native or wild trout that were born in the streams. The trout are not stocked trout from a hatchery.
  7. Fly-fishing the park is not difficult. Once you get the hang of a few basics techniques, you should be able to catch a few trout.
  8. Never forget that the experience of fly-fishing should be fun, peaceful and relaxing. Being able to enjoy the day should be your first priority.

Copyright 2012 James Marsh

If you are new to fly-fishing and want to fish Yellowstone, here are the instructional DVD programs we suggest:

  1. Knots and Rigging Techniques DVD
  2. Getting Started DVD
  3. Fly Fishing Yellowstone National Park DVD

Give us a call on our Perfect Fly Toll Free Number: 800-594-4726.

Small Streams usually have
small fish but there are many
other factors fly fishing for trout.
The size of the fish is not always
one of the mos important.
Catch a small wild brown trout
like this and it only drives you to
try for a larger one.
Catching a native Yellowstone
Cutthroat Trout:
 These trout
were stocked by God long ago.
Keep your distance from the
bison:
 These large animals are
more dangerous than the bears.
They won’t bother you if you simply
leave them alone. Each year more
people are hurt by bothering the
buffalo than by the bears. Very few
injuries are caused by either
animal. If you give the animals the
respect they deserve, your
chances of being stuck by
lightning are much greater than
injury from either bears or bison.
A beautiful morning on the Gallatin River: Angie awaiting a Pale Morning Dun mayfly hatch
Straight Fork Creek: Angie fishing for brook trout. These smaller trout are fun, fairly easy to catch and help you learn fast.
Practice Catch and Release: Angie about to release a small brown trout.  Wet your hand sand what they touch before handling the trout.
Wade only when you need to: in this
scene James is able to cast his hopper fly anywhere in the stream without wading
Beautiful Cinnamon Bear