Why hunt trout rather than cast a tri-hook or a worm into the weeds for bass? It is a matter of taste of course. Fly fishing is a contemplative endeavor, which encourages an understanding of the natural world and his or her place in it. Just that and patience.
Fly fishing is a hunter’s sport. The accomplished fly fisher begins the day by determining what the fish are eating, observing what insects are above, on, or under the water and choosing a hand tied fly that mimics the food source. He or she must read the river for clues to where the fish will be hiding and feeding and must present the artificial fly to the fish as if it were a natural occurrence. The physical challenge of maintaining that illusion as the fly drifts with the current requires great skill and a subtle hand.