Fly Fishing Magazines - Sources Of Great Fly Fishing Information

One can attribute the popularity of fly fishing to its exposure in media. Television shows and programs have either featured fishing or have had programs that mainly focused on fishing. Nevertheless, fly fishing magazines have been a great contributor into the explosion of fishing.

These magazines have made believers into self described urbanites and city folk who long to experience the rugged and natural outdoors, albeit even just for a weekend. Images and descriptions detailed in a fishing magazine entice the imagination of its readers, who wait for time off to go and join this outdoor adventure. Tips and instructional guides have added more members in the fishing community.

Technology has also aided in the expansion of fishing to the mainstream as rods have become lighter and more durable. Proof of the popularity of the sport lies in the increase of advertising pages in fly fishing magazines. More and more resorts that are catered to affluent and high end markets are making their presence felt through print.

The Kodiak Legends Lodge in Alaska is an example of a resort that has benefited from fishing magazines. Pictures of the fishing grounds and the scenic view have added more inquiries from potential clients there.

Want to fish in a place where there are hardly any people, try the Buffalo Creek Ranch in Rand, Colorado where there are only 15 people residing in the town of Rand itself, and the ranch has a scenery and scope of 25 square miles. Want to be able to fish in one of the best known tail fisheries in the country and have your catch served with fusion cuisine influences of French or Asian taste, then go to the Snake River in Idaho and stay in the South Fork Lodge in Swan Valley.

Reputed to be one of the best dry fishing locations in the world, its facilities and amenities will definitely exceed your expectations added to the guide service provided by South Fork Outfitters and Henry Fork Anglers. The South Fork Lodge has all the bells and whistles of a luxurious holiday as well. Accommodations include lodge rooms, cabin rooms and the river house which has a full kitchen, large living room and an outdoor hot tub aside from a pool table and a large screen TV. Eat your breakfast at the main patio and enjoy the view of the Snake River.

These places were all featured in fly fishing magazines and many since have gone and visited their place. Fishing magazines are here to stay, now on print and online form as well.