Fly-fishing is an ancient and distinct method of angling, most renowned as a method of catching salmon and trout but today it is also used for many other species, such as bass, pickerel, carp and shad. The use of fishing with an artificial fly has been recorded as far back in history as the second century. The modern version of fly-fishing originated in the rivers of Scotland and Northern England. British fly-fishing was further developed in the 19th century with the emergence of fly fishing clubs.

In the late 19th century, anglers began using the fly to fish for trout in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Participation in fly-fishing peaked in the early 1900's in the eastern states of Maine and Vermont for trout and for trout and Atlantic salmon in the Canadian Maritime provinces with the influx of more American sportsmen.

Throughout history and the world's many changes, with the exception of better equipment and fly patterns, there haven't been many changes to the fly-fishing world. Of all the angling sports, fly-fishing still remains the most passionate among anglers worldwide.

Whether fishing salt water for stripers, lakes for smallmouth or on a freshwater stream for trout and salmon, there aren't many enjoyments in today's busy world much better than nature's own stress reliever, the art of fly-fishing.

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