Fly fishing is a water sport that can be enjoyed by everyone.
People as young as 14 years have taken to the sport and adults as old as 80 have too.
Fly fishing in a stream can be a gentle sport and this gentleness should be reflected in the way we fish for game in the rivers and streams.
Fly fishing etiquette is nothing but common sense that should prevail while fishing in a stream.
Nevertheless there are things many young and old fishermen unfortunately forget during a fly fishing session.
This etiquette we refer to is with regards to the other fly fishermen in the area.
Remember that there are other people fishing the same waters that you are.
The first rule is to remember that it is not good etiquette to fish near another fisherman.
There should be at least 20 meters distance between you and anyone else who is fishing, unless the person has consented to you fishing the same waters.
It is considered very rude for someone to setup his or her fishing gear near another person already fishing in a place and is getting a lot of bites.
A fisherman will never disturb the waters where another fisher is already fishing.
If they notice someone fishing they stop at a reasonable distance so as not to disturb the fish and ruin any chances of a good catch.
It is OK to stand and watch the fisher fishing for a while, you never know what you might learn.
People who have a common interest in a sport such as fly fishing seem to have an instant bonding when they meet.
It pays to be friendly to another fly fisherman you may happen to meet along the stream on one of your fishing trips.
Invariably there is an exchange of advice and mostly it leads to something you learn.
It is best to enter into a friendly conversation, you might just find out what fly fishing techniques are working for the fisher that particular day.
Many people have been introduced to the sport of fly fishing just by talking to others about the sport.
So if you meet someone at a fishing expedition exchange a few pleasantries, you never know who you could introduce to your favorite sport.
Now the most important thing about fly fishing etiquette, the environment, remember that the water and the surroundings are the home of the fish and a place where other people visit to partake in a sport you all have learnt to love.
It will only be good etiquette to keep the place clean.
Clean the surrounding when you leave the spot after a fishing trip.
Try to leave it cleaner than you found it.
Remember it only takes a few minutes to cleanup after you.
This will keep the fishing spots looking beautiful and inviting for everyone.