Name:_____________________________________

Life Time Sports Fly Fishing Unit Test

Please provide an explanation for the each fishing technique. 1. Explain how it is fished, 2. What
type/stage of bug or bait it is imitating and, 3. What species of fish you will be fishing for with
this technique. (3pts each).

Nymphing:

Dry Flies:

Streamers:

Terrestrials:

Poppers:
 Multiple choice: Please circle the answer that most closely matches the statement or
question. (1pt each)

1. Which rod would be considered the “fastest” action rod?

a. 9ft. 3wt.
b. 8ft. 3wt.
c. 8ft. 4 wt.
d. 9ft. 6wt.

2. The knot learned in class that is best suited for tying on flies is called ..
a. Nail knot
b. Double clinch knot
c. Surgeon’s knot
d. Double loop knot

3. The length of line that is attached to your fly line is called ..

a. Tippet
b. Flyline
c. Leader
d. Fishing line

4. A free stone river can best be described as.

a. A river that has a large abundance of rocks with lots of small pockets for fish to hang
out in.
b. A river that’s water source is controlled by snow melt and run off.
c. A river that’s water level is controlled by a reservoir or dam.
d. A river free of large rocks with a mostly sandy make up.

5. A surgeons knot is best used to tie..

a. Tippet to the end of your fly line
b. Your backing onto your fly line
c. Tippet onto your leader
d. Your leader onto your top fly
Tue/False: Please mark a T for True if your believe the statement to be true and F for False if
you believe the statement to be false. (1pt each).

_____ In rivers and streams trout face down stream.

_____ 5x tippet is smaller and weaker than 3x tippet.

_____ Bass are attracted to poppers and other flashy flies because it resembles their actual
food source.

_____ During your back cast your rod tip should not have to break a 90 degree angle.

_____ Trout specifically feed on insects that live in the water, they do not feed on other smaller
fish or small animals that fall into the water.

Essay: Please explain the steps for an effective fly cast. Include the range or angles that the fly
rod should travel between, cues for when to begin your forward and back cast and any other
information that could help a beginner learn. You may draw pictures or diagrams. Be sure to
include lots of information think about the cues and analogies we spoke about during our
casting lessons. (10pts)