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Fly talk confuses and intimidates most rookies (and a lot of
non-rookies too). To remove some of the mystery and provide some
translation, we've created an angler's glossary. At the very least,
it can help you avoid feeling like an ass at your local fly shop.
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Mayfly: The most common aquatic bug. Most dry fly and nymph patterns
imitate this bug. They are commonly found in cooler freshwater environments.
Mending Line: Process used when line is on moving water to give it
a drag free drift. It is done by flipping the line and bowing the line. By mending
the up stream the line drift will slow down. By mending downstream the line
will speed up. This is very important if you want the fly to look natural to
a fish. Keep that fly drag free!
Midge: The proper term applied to the small Dipterans that trout munch
on. As adults they resemble mosquitoes. Don't confuse the term with Madge (the
lady who thought dish soap was a good way to moisturize your hands - not that
you're concerned with that).
Monofilament: A clear nylon line used in all types of fishing. It is
available in many breaking strengths (see Breaking
Strength)
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Nail Knot: Knot used to attach a leader to the fly line. Many brands
of line to leader attachments are sold today. Why battle with a complex knot,
when technology does it for you? Ask your local Reel Pure dealer for this helpful
connection devise.
Narrow Loop: Term that describes what the fly line should look like
when casting. It is formed by using a narrow casting arc. The windier the conditions,
the narrower the loop should be.
Nymph: Immature form of bugs (pre-adult). No, it has nothing to do with
that girl from college. That was a different deal.
Nymphing: Process describing fish feeding on nymphs. Nymphing is also
the form of fishing used to catch these fish (a drag free drift of a nymph.)
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Open Loop: Term used to describe what the fly line should NOT look like
when casting. It is formed by using a wide casting arc. Do this in the wind,
and you may as well cast a 10 lb. fly. Don't do it.
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Palming: Applying the palm of the hand to the spool of the reel. Useful
to control the fish when using a reel with limited drag capabilities.
Parachute: Type of dry fly where the hackle is wound horizontally around
the base of the wing like a parachute instead of vertically around the hook
of the fly. This drops the body of the fly down into the surface film of the
water. It is usually most effective in medium to slow moving waters.
Popping Bug: A bass bug made from a hard material. This material is
very buoyant (cork or balsa wood.) This bug causes a gurgling action in the
water when twitched. This gurgling causes piscatorial explosions!
Presentation: The action of placing the fly on the water to the fish.
The best bet is to present the fly similarly to how the bugs behave naturally.
It's no different than a corporate job. A good presentation leads to bigger
and better things. A bad one gives you a stomach ache and nothing to show for
it.
Pupa: A bug's transitional stage between the larva and the adult. Not
to be confused with what happens when your waders come off after a day of pepperoni
sticks and macro beer.
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Angler's Glossary