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Fly Fishing vs Spin Fishing Differences

Though other differences exist, these are the main ones as it pertains to equipment and usage.

The Intent Difference

Fly Fishing - The intent of fly fishing is to typically to fool a fish on any artificial fly that is made with animal pieces (feathers, hair, etc). The desire of most fly fisherman is to challenge themselves with a more difficult form of fishing and catch as many fish as possible during the experience. This idea of challenging yourself is a core idea of fly fishing. Arguably, it is more peaceful, and has been branded as a more pure way to catch a fish. Typically a trout will prefer insect imitations most times, and using lures with spin fishing just doesn't give you as many options to catch fish across trout waters. Recently, fly fisherman have been trying to catch anything and everything on a fly rod, and are able to do so in most cases, so to say fly fishing is just for trout, is really false these days.

Spin Fishing - is really meant to catch a lot of fish. It is likely a more versatile way to fish if you are going for different species aside from trout, and can have incredible results. Crankbaits, and other resistance lures that can only be used with spin rods, are an edge that spin fishing has over fly fishing any day. Though the skill of the angler often trumps any of the above mentioned, an equally matched spin fisherman vs a fly fisherman, the spin fisherman is probably the better bet if its not on a river for trout. The true intent of spin fishing is results driven and is arguably easier than fly fishing.

End of the Day

At the end of it all, which one is right for you? If you are looking to catch fish for dinner, and you're near a lake, a spin rod is probably you best choice. However, if you're looking for an experience with nature up on a stream or river in the mountains, then fly fishing, though more difficult to learn, is likely the best choice.

The best way to find out is to get out and try each. Spin rods are very cheap and you can try it out for under $100 easily. Fly fishing you can get by under $300 during the summer, but perhaps borrowing from a friend is a better first option. There is a steep learning curve to fly fishing, but it really pays off as a lifelong sport when you learn.

Isn't it funny how our passions always seem to come out in every conversation? A simple game of hold em on party poker begins a spark in me to share the differences in fly fishing vs spin fishing simply because too many of my friends assume that they are pretty much the same thing.

I hope you now understand that fly fishing is much different than spin fishing both in intent, gear used, and ability to fish certain waters. Get out there and try what your interests are, you may just find a new life long passion along the way.

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The Difference Between Fly Fishing and Spin Fishing

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Though other differences exist, these are the main ones as it pertains to equipment and usage. Fly Fishing - The intent of fly fishing is to typically to fool a fish on any artificial fly that is made with animal pieces (feathers, hair, etc).

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you will need a fly rod
line
reel
flies
boots or some clothes to go in the water.
these are the main things
if your good you will also need a net.

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Trouts Fly Fishing | Denver's Premier Fly Shop & Outfitter

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Trouts Fly Fishing is Denver's Premier Fly Shop and Outfitter. Whether you are a seasoned angler or first time fly fisher, we got you covered. With a massive selection, free shipping, two locations, & some of Colorado's best guides we strive for the best customer experience possible.

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It was named for the type of Lures used. they are shaped to look like flies

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Fly fishing dates back to 200Ad

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How to fly cast for beginners. Capt. Chris Myers explains and demonstrates the basic fly fishing cast. To begin the basic fly cast, start the flyrod down at the water and the line straight. (To learn how to straighten the line, watch my roll cast video) Begin lifting the line off the water slowly and smoothly.