Fly fishing is a method of fishing that uses a rod, reel, and specialized flies to catch fish. In fly fishing, the angler uses a long, flexible rod to cast a weighted line, called a leader, and a fly, which is a small, imitation of a natural insect. The fly is attached to the leader with a piece of thin, strong material called a tippet. The fly is cast, or thrown, into the water and allowed to drift with the current. The angler uses various...