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You will hear different anglers classifying themselves as either fly fishers or regular fishers.

Sometimes you will hear others using the two terms interchangeably to mean the same thing.

But is there any difference between the two?

Actually yes there are some slight differences between fly fishing and regular fishing.

To understand these two concepts better I will talk about fly fishing vs regular fishing.

Differences Between Fly Fishing and Regular (Spin) Fishing

Fly Fishing | Lure it In

This is the activity of fishing using a fly to lure the fish. This is by attaching the fly to a rod and casting it to the river or lake to convince the fish to grab the fly.

When it does that it is trapped by the hook on the fly. The fly should imitate the food that the fish consume.

It is also known as Spin Fishing.

Spin fishing is a commonly used angling technique. It entails using a spinning lure to entice the fish to take a bite.

The major difference to fly fishing is the reel and rod used.

Brief History of Fly Fishing & Spin Fishing

Fly fishing was introduced as a result of major fishing activities along rivers. It is said to have originated in Japan, Northern England, and from anglers on River Astraeus in Macedonia.

Even though it was done on rivers, these anglers found the method conducive for reservoirs. Spinishing was introduced later after the introduction of stillwater fishing.

This was to get a better method to fish in the still water like lakes.

Many anglers say there is no difference between regular fishing and fly fishing. The truth is that there are many differences.

These range from the features of materials used and the usage.

Further Reading

The Beginner’s Guide To Fly Fishing

Choosing the Right Fly fishing Gear

Type of Flies

The most evident difference between spin and fly fishing are the lures and flies that are used. Fly fishing has a low range of flies to choose from. Though the selection is increased because of the different sizes and colors that are available.

With spin fishing, the lures and flies are very many and advanced. You will have limitless options to choose from.

To match the hatch they also come in different sizes and colors. These flies are characterized by different features e.g. floating capability.

Equipment and Cost of Entry

Another major difference is the equipment used in both. You can distinguish the two types of anglers from a distance. Waders are very common for fly fishing, especially where the angler will have to get into the water.

The rods used here are long and loose.

A spin fishing angler will be spotted in a boat in the deeper parts of still water. On the shores of the lake, the common equipment is the standard rod.

This makes the entry cost for fly fishing higher because of the waders.

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