Yes, there is a World Fly Fishing Day.
Some people believe fly fishing is a mythical experience. As they stand fishing in a stream, their mind wanders, and their cares disappear. The idea is to encourage women and men who fly fish to all fish together in one day.
World Fly Fishing Day allows fly fishing enthusiasts to highlight their unique sport. The event organizers want participants to be creative and produce their ideas to raise awareness of fly fishing. They hope the day will be viewed as a worldwide Festival of Fly Fishing.
When is World Fly Fishing Day?
World Fly Fishing Day is celebrated every June 21 to correspond with the beginning of the Summer Solstice.
Fun Facts About Fly Fishing
- There are two main types of fly fishing: wet and dry. Wet fly fishing uses flies that resemble insects that swim under the water. Dry fly fishing uses flies that resemble insects that land on top of the water.
- The first fly fishing lines were made from braided horsehair.
- You can fly fish in saltwater or freshwater. The fish don’t know the difference.
- The most popular kinds of fish for fly fishing are trout and salmon
- Fly fishing may have started in Macedonia. Ancient Egyptian paintings illustrate fishermen. The fishermen are using bait that consists of a piece of red wool and feathers tied to a hook.
- There are six kinds of flies dry, wet, nymphs, streamers, bucktails, and terrestrials.
- Tying a typical fly can take from five to ten minutes. A more complex design can take up to an hour.
- A basic fly fishing line can contain as many as five different knots.
- Fly fishing rods can be as long as eleven feet.
- As of 2016, the largest fish ever caught on fly fishing tackle was a 490- pound Tiger Shark. The fish was caught in March of 2008 off Matanilla Shoal in The Bahamas. An orange streamer fly was used.
Fly Fishing Jokes
I got a new fly rod and reel for my wife. Best trade I ever made.
Just went fly fishing. Caught a lovely old tire.
Advice from a mother to a daughter – Cook a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fly fish, and you get rid of him for the whole weekend.
Two guys go on an elaborate fly-fishing trip. They rent reels, rods, waders, boats, and a cabin. They spend a fortune but catch only one fish. On the car ride home, one guy is depressed and says, “Do you realize that one fish cost us $1500?” The other guy says, “Wow, it’s a good thing we didn’t catch anymore!”
A friend and I were fly-fishing under a bridge and a funeral procession passed by. My friend stopped fishing and took off his hat. I commented that it was a truly kind gesture. He said, “It’s the least I could do; after all, I was married to her for 47 years.”
Fly Fishing Quotes
People fly fish because they are searching for something. Often, it is not for a fish.
Fennel Hudson
Many who enjoy unspoiled places, wild creatures, and wild fish, are not idealists but simply cognizant of the past greed and follies of man.
David Stuver
There is no greater fan of fly fishing than the worm.
Patrick McManus
If fishing is like a religion. Fly fishing is high church.
Tom Brokaw
Fly-fishing may well be considered the most beautiful of all rural sports.
Frank Forester
Instagram Captions for Fly Fishing
Wade for it.
Super Fly.
Deep down, everyone is secretly a fly fisherman.
I believe I can fly.
Yes, this is the fly fishing life.
The two best times to fly fish are when it’s raining and when it ain’t.
I’d rather be fly fishing.
Fly fishing: Not a sport. It’s an obsession.
The fish I caught was too big, so I threw it back.
I think my waders are leaking.
This seems fishy.
Good Fly Fishing Captions
Keep Calm and Continue Fly-Fishing.
I am trying my best, but I still keep floundering.
One day they’ll name a fly after me.
Hooked on Fly Fishing.
Trust me. I’m a Sturgeon.
Wishin’ I was fishin’!
I only fly fish on days that end in “y.”
The tug is the drug.
A real catch.
One Fly Dude.
Fish stories are told here — maybe some are true.
Now you know why they call them flies.
Things I Wish I Knew – Beginners Guide to Fly Fishing Video
FAQs
Here are frequently asked questions about World Fly Fishing Day.
How do I celebrate World Fly Fishing Day?
Arrange a fly fishing outing with your friends or the entire family. Document the fun and share your experience with others.
Organize a watch party to view your favorite fishing show. Fly Rod Chronicles, Seasons on the Fly, and The KT Diaries are all cable TV shows featuring fly fishing. In addition, there are streaming shows like Das Boat, Spanish Fly, and American Fly Guide.
Have a fly-tying contest. See which one of your friends has the skills to tie the best fly.
Be sure to use the hashtags #worldflyfishingday and #flyfishingday. You can post pictures and stories of your fly-fishing adventures on social media.
Have a fish cook-off. Even if you did not catch the fish, invite your friends to bring the food and recipes for their favorite fish dishes.
Create and play a Fly Fishing Trivia Game. You can ask questions about types of fish, equipment, locations, and more.
When did World Fly Fishing Day Start?
World Fly Fishing Day is a very recent addition to our celebratory calendars. It was introduced in April of 2021, and the first World Fly Fishing Day was celebrated on June 21, 2021. The organizers are hoping it is the beginning of a long tradition.
Who Started World Fly Fishing Day?
An alliance started world Fly Fishing Day with the Italian School of Fly Fishing and the Game Angling Instructors Association. Both organizations feel a day that honors fly fishing is overdue. They want fishermen and women, manufacturers, suppliers, resorts, clubs, organizations, and fisheries to acknowledge fly fishing’s benefits.
How Many Fly Fishermen are there Worldwide?
There are 13,000,000 fly fishermen and women worldwide. Each of these fisher people spends an average of twenty days a year fly fishing. As new anglers try the sport, the ranks of fly-fishermen are growing steadily.
Famous Fly Fisherman
Reba McEntire – The red-headed country girl from Oklahoma learned how to fly fish in Tennessee. She loves the sport and has been fly fishing since 2012.
Henry Winkler – That’s right, the Fonz is a fly fisherman. Winkler owns a place in the Rocky Mountains in Montana. Every chance he can get, he is out on the water, fly fishing.
Huey Lewis – The well-known singer is an avid fly fisherman. He owns a 500-acre spread in Montana with its trout stream. He was taught how to fly fish by his father in California.
Eric Clapton – Another Rock and Roller who loves to fly-fish. Clapton dreams of spending his day on a river fly fishing as he considers retirement. It certainly is quieter than one of his concerts.
Barack Obama – The 44th President of the United States, is a fly fishing enthusiast. He views the sport’s stress relief to be enjoyed and savored.
Michael Keaton – The man who played Batman likes to fly-fish. He is a proponent of the sport and has contributed to charities that protect Bonefish and Tarpon.
Martha Stewart – With great attention to detail and wardrobe, Martha likes to stand in a stream and fly fish. She typically fishes the Upper Ruby River in Montana.
More Notable Fly Fishing Enthusiasts
Harrison Ford – Yes, Indiana Jones is a fan of fly fishing. Ford pilots his vintage de Haviland Beaver plane up to his Wyoming Ranch. He enjoys fishing on the Snake River.
Emma Watson – Not only is Emma Watson, an avid fly fisherwoman, but she also says she can clean and gut a fish in five seconds. She ties her flies and makes contributions to The Wild Trout Trust.
Jimmy Buffet – This is not surprising; Buffet’s love of the sea and the outdoors is legendary. You can find him on the water when he is at his home in Palm Beach, FL. He is an advocate for serious saltwater fly fishing.
By Tim Moodie
Tim is a writer and inventor who call Minneapolis home.
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