Fixing Common Fly Fishing Problems

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Fly fishing comes with challenges but rest assured everyone has experienced them and even skilled fly fishers run into problems after years of learning. This is a list of the most common challenges. Don't worry - this list looks a lot worse than it actually is.

Knots in your fly line

Line tangled in your fly reel

Fly line wrapped around the rod tip

Fly line wrapped around the reel seat

Getting your fly snagged in trees and brush

Getting your fly snagged under water

Fly fishing in the wind

Fly fishing in the cold

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