[flyfish]

Originally Posted by hooked I have never been fly fishing and I'm wondering what the difference is between that and the ordinary, casting fishing that I've always done. Can someone explain it a bit so I can get an idea? What kind of fish do you go after when fly fishing? There's quite a difference between fly fishing and casting. Try watching the movie "A River Runs Through It" or a video on fly fishing. But I truly recommend the movie first as it will make you really want to learn how. You can fly fish for anything from bluegill to tarpon, and in freshwater or saltwater.