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suckers, and bluegills. Every one was thrown back in the river, a practice that Mr. Flinchum follows. It is up to his students, though, if they wish to keep the fish or not.
Mr. Flinchum said that fly fishing is the most technical type of fishing. Instead of using bait, a “fly” is attached to the hook at the end of the line. The fly may actually look like a fly, or any other type of insect, such as a grasshopper. Other flies may look like nymphs, which are underwater insects. Mr. Flinchum said these may be the most effective fly, and are very attractive to trout.
Mr. Flinchum claims the best beginning fly is the popping bug, which is designed for catching bass and bluegill. It is usually made of cork or foam rubber, with feathers, hair and rubber legs. This fly and many others float on the surface of the water, making it easy for the fisherman to see, while attracting the fish. Also, while it floats on the surface, it is easy to spot any fish which are coming up to the surface for it, and then the fisherman knows just when to strike, thereby catching the fish.
In the river, Mr. Flinchum pointed out the shadows and rocky areas to his student as the most likely places for catching fish. He demonstrated the casting of the fly
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