Fly Fishing for Kids

By Tyler Omoth

It’s a beautiful summer day, and you’re ready to try your luck fly fishing in a nearby stream. You wade into the water and cast your line back and forth. Suddenly, a huge trout pulls on your line. Do you have what it takes to reel in that whopper? Now is your chance to learn what you need to know about fly fishing gear, techniques, safety, and more.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Jul 1, 2014
• ISBN: 9781491428986

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1

BEFORE THE FIRST CAST

CHAPTER 2

GEAR

CHAPTER 3

TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

CHAPTER 4

SAFETY

CHAPTER 5

CONSERVATION

GLOSSARY

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INTERNET SITES

INDEX

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FACT

Salmon can jump up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) high. This ability helps them make their way upstream to lay eggs. It also makes them a lot of fun to catch. A salmon jumping on the line can be quite a show.

It’s the perfect day for fly fishing. The sun is shining, and there’s a light breeze. The mayfly hatch is in full swing. Mayflies are a favorite food for trout.

You wade into the stream and spot a large rock downstream. You think rainbow trout might be hiding near it. You double-check your fly, making sure it’s tied on securely. Then you begin your cast, back and forth. Your line glides out to the middle of the stream. The fly drifts down, closer and