Thinking Of Getting Into Fly Fishing

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How I learned to cast, and have been with a couple friends when they learned, was always at bluegill ponds. No trees or obstructions around or behind you, no currents to mess with, short leaders and small, simple floating flies. The actual act of casting is tricky enough at first without having to worry about other things like fly selection, river currents and presentation. Of course, if you take a class on a stream you will learn the basics of a lot more things, but still look for some open area with a small pond for practice - it will save you a lot of frustration and can be a good bet for an early reward. When I've gotten friends into fly fishing, I don't even take them to moving water until they're comfortable casting in ponds.