🎣 DON'T OVERTHINK FLY FISHING

Fly fishing can look complicated from the outside. Different rods, lines, leaders, tippet, flies, and enough gear to fill a closet.

But getting started doesn't have to be complicated.

What Do You Actually Need?

At the basics, you need a fly rod, reel, fly line, leader, tippet, and a few flies.

That's it.

A 5-weight rod is a popular starting point for freshwater fishing because it's versatile and works well for a variety of situations. But the best setup ultimately depends on what you're fishing for and where you're fishing.

Keep Your Gear Simple

You don't need every fly pattern ever made or every accessory on the market.

Start with a few flies that match the water you're fishing, learn how to cast, and spend time on the water.

You'll learn more from actually fishing than you ever will from staring at a wall of gear.

The Best Way to Learn?

Go fish.

You're going to get tangled. You're going to miss fish. You might even put a fly in a tree.

That's part of it.

Eventually, you'll make that perfect cast, watch your fly disappear, and feel that first fish pull back.

And that's when it all starts to make sense.

Keep it simple. Find some water. Go fish.

That's what Uptide is all about.