Fly fishing is a really satisfying activity specifically when you catch the big one. Knowing you hooked it and seeing it wriggling there on your hook brings the fisher a feeling of pride like few other things. However, being out in nature can have a severe influence on the beautiful, peaceful setting fishing is done in if unregulated and done irresponsibly.

A couple of things that individuals can do to keep fly fishing from developing negative impacts on the environment and preserve it for other fishing trips and fishermen:

• Only catch fish in their fishing season. Doing so would ensure that the varieties of fish will continue to flourish for generations ahead.
• Follow the rules and guidelines established by the local government. They are there for a reason, and the rules are intended to protect the local wild animals including the fish.
• Keep only the number of fish that you intend to eat and return the others to the water. The age of the fish ought to likewise be taken into account here. Young fish ought to be offered the opportunity to grow.
• Fishers should be sure to take their trash home with them. No garbage should be left on the waters or in the surrounding area.

Keeping the environment tidy must not be the duty of environmental activists alone. It has to be done by those individuals that enjoy the sport of fly angling, too.

Otherwise, there is a threat that there will be little fish left for the future generations to catch. Conserving the setting is an even more rewarding experience than merely catching fish.