Double Taper or Weight Forward?
The majority of anglers however, will probably purchase a floating line as their first line, for fishing rivers and streams. But what about weight forward or double taper?

Fly Line Grain Weights - Understanding Fly
Recently, I came across an article that had some incorrect information about how fly lines were rated in weight (sometimes seen as wt.). If you have been confused by how fly line is rated, hopefully this will help clear that up!

More Success Fly Fishing Lakes
Do you really want to have more success when you are fly fishing lakes? Lakes offer some tremendous opportunities for fly anglers and often, bigger fish than are typically found in small rivers and streams can be had. Even large ponds can hold some big old brutes of fish. Think Chironomids!!

Understanding Tippets And Leaders
From time to time, I get questions from beginners or non fly fishers about leaders and tippets. Some wonder what a tippet is exactly, and others get confused about the numbering system on tippets. Hopefully this will clear up the confusion.

What the Heck is Flyfishing?
To some, flyfishing is an art. To others, it is a passion, an occupation, a spiritual experience, or even a crazy thing to do. So, what is it really, and what makes it different from other types of fishing?

Beginner's Guide To Fly Fishing
An excellent article by Joe Panfolone of the Buckeye United Fly Fishers club that anyone interested in getting into the sport will want to read. Good advice here.

Beginning Fly Fishing
Bob Marriot's course on fly fishing.

Delaware River Outfitters
3 levels of fly tying classes from beginning to advanced, in Pennington, NJ.

Eastern Sierra Fishing
Tips for new anglers including a section on knots.

Flyfishing Extreme
Our mission is to guide everyone (beginners, experts, men, women) to diverse fly fishing adventures throughout the World.

Flyfishing: First Cast To First Fish
Joe Petralia has explored, rafted and fly fished across North America. He has written this book which looks especially helpful to beginners.

Getting Started In Fly Fishing
A brief but good article for those needing information on how to get started. Provided by Hook & Hackle Fly Fishing Supplies.

Knots: Putting It All Together
Very helpful information on what is often a confusing subject, by Dave Whitlock. Both the experienced and the novice will benefit from reading this over.

Learn Fly Fishing
Dirk Mewes offers some good tips for beginners on purchasing tackle and other items for your fishing trips.

My Fishing Pole
A quick and easy to read primer on fly fishing, including a brief but useful glossary of terms.

Orvis Fly Fishing FAQ's
Excellent discussion which answers many beginners' fly fishing questions.

School Of Flyfishing
Even on-line classes available!

Stealth Fly Fishing
A basic, but excellent article by Rich Lobrovich on improving your fly fishing skills.

Steelhead Fly Fishing School
2 days of instruction in theory, technique, equipment and and fly tying on the Cattaraugus Creek in New York.

What is Flyfishing?
An excellent 'begin at the beginning' type of article for those who want to know more about flyfishing, but know nothing. By Terry Lawton, in Fish & Fly.