Fly fishing is a lifetime skill that can take years to master. Getting into the sport can sometimes feel a little intimidating. But it shouldn't. The only thing keeping someone from learning to fly fish is finding the time to learn some basic skills and then put them to use...going fishing.

The great folks at Fly Fishers International have been helping anglers for decades. They have recently launched their new Learn the Basics of Fly Fishing with FFI online program. From Fly Fishers International:

Learning to fly fish is something anyone can do, no matter where you are. Even more than catching fish, fly fishing is a fun way to enjoy being outside and meeting others. The FFI community welcomes beginners and seasoned anglers alike, fostering a community where knowledge is shared generously, and friendships are forged through a shared love of the sport.

Learning to fly fish is a fun process including technique and observation and can lead to a new understanding of nature, both near home and farther away. Beginning with understanding equipment like the fly rod, line, and flies, the process evolves into learning the movements of casting, some unique knots and materials, and how fish behave in their habitats.

In their five part series learn from Kayla Lockhart, onWater Ambassador, as she walks you through many facets of learning to fly fish in FFI's five part instructional series.

You’ll learn the basics about fly rods and fly lines, as well as the basic equipment needs, and introduction to fishing knots, and some ideas about how to find places to fly fish.

If you’re interested in meeting others in your area and building your skills, you can find a local FFI club and reach out to an FFI Casting Instructor near you.

Check out Kayla's first video here!

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About Fly Fishers International

• FFI is committed to preservation of fly fishing opportunities and the “Legacy of Fly Fishing” for “All Fish, All Waters”.
• FFI serves as the leading voice for fly fishing, its members, and the global fly fishing community.
• FFI is driven by our Mission and Strategic Vision collaboratively at all levels of the organization including the Board of Directors, Operations, Councils, Clubs, members, and the fly fishing community.
• FFI believes delivery of programs and value to members is essential to engaging them as active stakeholders in achievement of Mission.
• FFI advocates that conservation of our natural landscapes is fundamental to our enjoyment of fly fishing, qualities of life and preservation of the “Legacy of Fly Fishing” and must be founded on best available science.
• FFI is committed to excellence in all areas of fly fishing education that includes conservation, fly casting, fly tying and fly fishing skills.
• FFI believes that informed fly fishers become effective stewards of our natural resources.
• FFI believes that collaboration and partnerships with other like-minded organizations, agencies and industries collectively provides a strong and more effective voice for conservation of natural landscapes and preservation of fly fishing opportunities around the world.
• FFI believes that a diverse leadership and membership is essential to effective representation of the fly fishing community.

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