Here are some common fly fishing terms:
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Backcast: The portion of the casting motion that sends the line backward.
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Leader: A tapered, transparent line connected to the end of the fly line, used to connect the fly to the heavier fly line.
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Tippet: The end section of the leader, usually made of monofilament or fluorocarbon, to which the fly is tied.
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Dry Fly: An artificial fly designed to float on the water's surface imitating adult insects.
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Wet Fly: A fly designed to sink beneath the water's surface, imitating nymphs or other sub-surface insects.
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Nymph: The aquatic larval stage of an insect, often imitated by fly patterns.
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Streamer: A fly pattern that imitates baitfish or other larger swimming creatures.
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Drag: The unnatural movement of the fly caused by currents on the water, making it appear unnatural to the fish.
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Hatch: The emergence of insects from the water, often triggering increased fish activity.
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False Cast: A casting motion where the fly line is cast back and forth in the air without the fly touching the water.
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Roll Cast: A casting technique used to make short or quick casts by using the water's surface tension to load the rod.
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Mending: The technique of repositioning the fly line on the water to control the drag and achieve a natural drift.
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Backing: The strong, thin line attached to the reel and connected to the fly line, providing extra line length and backing up the fly line.
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Stripping: Retrieving the line by pulling it in short, quick motions to imitate the movement of a swimming fish or other prey.