The term "fly fishing" refers to a specific type of angling in which artificial flies are used to attract and catch fish. Various materials are used to craft a "fly" that is tied to the fishing line; this "fly" is then used to try to attract fish and deceive them into biting on it.

Even if you've never fished before, you can still fly fish.

In fact, you can go fly fishing as your very first fishing experience.   Below you will finds lots of useful information that will assist in answering even your most basic questions about how to fly fish.

Find out how to get started, organizations that can help, terminology and the basics to get you started, where to go, who can help and what to buy.

Read a beginning fly angler's journals about his experiences and adventures in the world of fly fishing.

Getting started:
Find out the basics and how to get started in this great type of fishing.

Knots:
Learn the basics in knot tying for fly fishing, including animated instruction.

Related links:

• Flyanglersonline.com: a weekly magazine for the fly fishing enthusiast.
• Women's Flyfishing is dedicated to helping women learn and enjoy the sport of flyfishing in a supportive and non-competitive environment.  
• Discover Fly Fishing provides on-line resources, a directory of fly fishing events around the country and other helpful materials designed to help people like you start fly fishing today.
• Federation of Fly Fishers is an international service organization dedicated to the betterment of the sport of fly fishing through Conservation and Education. The FFF and its Councils are the only organized advocate for fly fishers on the national and regional level.
• American Museum of Fly Fishing, home to the world’s largest collection of angling art and angling-related items, is located on Historic Route 7A of Manchester, Vermont.

Wolly Bugger and Montana Nymph Flies, from www.flyanglersonline.com