Fly Fishing From Scratch - The Web"s Number One Fly Fishing Guide for Beginners! Download

Not only are they not comprehensive enough to answer most of the common questions that I get asked to me, but they don’t include enough pictures and some of the skills really require video instruction.

That’s where I come in. I created Fly Fishing From Scratch with the goal in mind of producing the most comprehensive, easy to follow, guide to Fly Fishing. I’ve even included online video lessons to go with my guide to ensure that no stone is left unturned to guarantee your fly fishing success!


My name is Henry Holderness. I have been a fly-fisherman for over 20 years now. I cannot honestly describe myself as anything other than a fishing fanatic!

I love all forms of fishing, including land-based game fishing for marine species like yellowtail kingfish and snapper, deep-sea fishing, spin-fishing for Chinook salmon, and, of course, fly-fishing for trout. Over the years I have caught a great many trout, and in this book I want to share the things I have learnt about these wonderful sports fish and how to catch them.

I live in the city of Christchurch, which is the largest urban centre in the South Island of New Zealand. However, even though I am a New Zealander, this book is not intended as a guide to fly-fishing in New Zealand.

This book is designed to help you learn more about fly-fishing wherever you are in the world. Of course I will make reference to New Zealand conditions and examples in the course of this book more often than I will to conditions in other places. But always my main aim will be to provide generic information which will be applicable no matter where you are going to be fishing.

Gain total knowledge about the five main types of artificial fly used in fly fishing for trout. This section is well illustrated to back up the detailed information that I give you. You’ll know exactly what to use in each type of fly fishing situation to maximize your chances of catching more fish, as well as learn all about my all time favourite flies!

Find out the 5 essential pieces of equipment that you must have as a fly fisherman. Take away any of these basic elements and fly-fishing becomes an almost impossible task.

Find out how to use each of these essential pieces of equipment to the best potential, so that you can maximize the number of fish that you catch in your available time.

***Fly casting is a very difficult thing to describe using words and drawings alone. YES I do describe it in detail and provide fantastic illustrations in my book, but I’ve gone the extra step. I’ve recorded some special ONLINE VIDEOS for you to watch so that you can see EXACTLY how to fly cast! Because it is only when you actually see an experienced caster practising the art that you fully get an idea about how to do it yourself.***

Ever wondered why there are different rod weights? You’ll learn why this is so and how to make best use of each of the different types of rod, both in your decision as to which rods to buy and when you are out fishing. Hint: Rod weights are NOT related to fish weight – you don’t need a big rod to catch a big fish.

Like so many styles of fishing rod, fly rods usually come in more than one piece. In other words, before you can use the rod, you have to assemble it. Find out the exact differences between 2 piece and 4 piece rods… and which rod is best for you and why!

Learn all about fly rod handles. This is essential if you want a handle that lasts longer and is more pleasant on your hands.

For all you beginners out there, discover what my recommended novice fly fisher rod is. I give you exact specifications and explain why this is the best rod for beginner fly fishers to start off with.

Find out the difference between floating and sinking lines and which is best for the location that you are fishing in.

A recent development in technology has seen the emergence of the "sink-tip" fly line. This is a normal floating fly line which turns into a sinking line in its final two of three metres. You’ll learn the benefits of these types of lines and what locations and scenarios they are best used in.

See my detailed explanation of the different fly line configurations so that you know what’s best if you want to fly fish on windy conditions, such as on rivers, versus still conditions, such as on lakes.

Find out the one essential piece of fly-fishing tackle where these days you can actually get very good quality for a very low price. It is good to know that you can save a bit of money on something of quality!

Find out the optimal amount of "backing" that you should have under your fly line, and why. You need backing because it creates a ‘bed’ for the fly line to rest on and it provides a whole lot of extra line in case you hook a very big fish that runs a long way out when you’re playing it, yet if there is too much backing on the reel, the spool will overflow when you put the fly line over the top! This is essential information.

Find out one thing that you must know when buying a reel! Miss this and you will struggle to catch any fish at all.

Discover in detail the different methods for attaching your trace to your fly line – and your fly to your trace. This is vital knowledge that you can’t do without! Also you’ll find out how long your trace needs to be and why.

Find out what a tapered trace is and how they can help you to cast…

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