People love fly fishing for many reasons. For some, its a connection they feel with nature. Whether its wading on a mountain stream, casting from a boat on their local pond, or fishing in a mountain river, fly fishing helps them get into the outdoors.

What is so great about fly fishing?

The desire of most fly fisherman is to challenge themselves with a more difficult form of fishing and catch as many fish as possible during the experience. This idea of challenging yourself is a core idea of fly fishing. Arguably, it is more peaceful, and has been branded as a more pure way to catch a fish.

How difficult is fly fishing?

Fly fishing is hard. Just as with any other sport, this one takes time to practice the fly fishing basics and get used to what you need to do to cast, and to match your flies, and even where to look for fish. Fly fishing is part mental and part physical, which is part of what makes it such an enjoyable sport.

Is fishing an expensive hobby?

Does fishing have to be an expensive hobby? Fishing can be quite expensive if you make it one. You can spend thousands of dollars if you go for high-quality fishing rods, lures, tackle, and other accessories. On the contrary, you dont have to make it that expensive.

Can fishing become addictive?

Conclusion: Fishing - when taken to excess - does appear to have addiction-like properties akin to problematic drug use and/or gambling.