Subject: {FIRSTNAME}, Terminology Hello {FIRSTNAME}, Thank you for subscribing to my fly fishing ecourse! In this ecourse you'll learn all about: Part 1: Terminology Part 2: Putting Together Your Rod & Reel Part 3: Casting Basics Part 4: Where the Fish Are Part 5: Fly Fishing Ethics That being said... Lets get started shall we :) ================================================== Part 1: Terminology -------------------------------------------------- Just as with any sport, there are some terms that are synonymous with the sport itself. While most people think of flies as pesky insects, fly fishermen know that flies are something else altogether. Flies to a fisherman are what is most important to make their hobby enjoyable and challenging. To a beginner, fly fishing terminology might be confusing, so in this section, we’ll present you with some new terms and what those terms mean so that when we use them later in this book, you’ll know what we’re talking about. Back cast – The portion of any fly cast that extends beyond the person doing the casting. Bass Bug - Name used to describe a large number of surface bass flies usually tied with hollow hair (such as deer hair). Bass Bug Taper - A special weight forward floating fly line with a short front taper so that the generally wind-resistant bass bugs can turn over Blood Knot - The most widely used knot for tying two pieces of monofilament with similar diameters together; the best knot for construction of a knotted tapered leader; also called the barrel knot. Breaking Strength - Amount of effort required to break a single strand of unknotted monofilament or braided line, usually stated in pounds (example: 6 lb. test). For more information about fly fishing, and a look at the other two stages, please refer to my website Take Care,