flyfishing [3]

Fishing method that consists of delicately placing an artificial fly on or in the water; it simulates a real insect landing to attract fish.

artificial fly

Arrangement of thread and feathers attached to a fishhook that imitates a winged insect; it can be cast over the water (dry fly) or into the water (wet fly).

tail

Feathers resembling a winged insect’s tail.

tip

Silver thread at the butt end of the fly.

butt

Material (wool) that is wound around part of the fly to make it thicker and hence more attractive.

fishhook

Metal hook of variable size attached to the end of float tackle and baited with a natural or artificial lure intended to catch a fish.

body

Thread wrapped around the shaft of a fishhook to resemble a winged insect’s body.

ribbing

Gold or silver thread wrapped around the body of the fly; it imitates the stripes on a winged insect.

joint

Point where the two parts of the fly meet.

hackle

Rooster feathers used to imitate a winged insect’s feet and neck.

head

Part resembling a winged insect’s head.

shoulder

Base of a feather resembling a winged insect’s shoulder.

cheek

Feathers resembling a winged insect’s side.

topping

Feathers resembling a winged insect’s back.

wing

Feathers resembling an insect’s wing.

veil

Feathers resembling the underside of an insect’s wing.