As they often say, ‘there’s always an app for that,’ and fly fishing is no different. Apps can be very helpful for beginners as well as those who want a constant update about their favorite hobby, weather conditions, product launches or even how their friends are getting on half way across the world.
Since 2013, Kirk Deeter wrote on Fly Talk how technological breakthroughs have changed fly fishing and the various industries in the world for the better. Gaming Realms, the makers of the popular game Spin Genie Slingo, states that smartphones are no longer just a tool for gaming, as they have become a vital tool for researching and seeking solutions to problems, which now equates for 50% of mobile usage. Therefore, smartphones should be the ideal tool for beginners to search for more information about fly fishing online while on the go, to help them improve their craft.
In this article, we want to highlight three mobile applications every enthusiast and neophyte in fly fishing will surely love.
Fly Fishing & Fly Tying by Rolling River Publications Ltd
Established in 1990, this leading magazine for the progressive game angler and fly fisher is now available on mobile for free. It comes with featured articles, recommended techniques, and tactics from top authors like John Goddard, the world’s most famous anthropologist dubbed as ‘the real Indiana Jones.’ Here are some of its ranges of topics:
• English chalkstreams to freestone rivers
• Reservoirs to Scottish locks and Ireland’s loughs
• Norway’s clear
• Cold salmon rivers to the Blue Ribbon trout streams, USA
• Grand Slam sport (Gulf of Mexico) to red-hot coastline (Australia)
The Pocket Fisherman by Magic Mobile
This app will help you find out more about the specific species of fish, as well as regulations and records of 49 Continental states regarding fishing in their deep waters. The app also comes with a GPS map that tracks the nearest tackle shops and marinas. You can easily identify the fish by either searching for its name or looking at the gallery of fish images. It’s the most comprehensive fisherman app so far as it comes with a summary of each type of fish, description of appearance, weight, natural habitat, and its average length.
Orvis Fly Fishing by Green Mountain Digital
A popular brand in the fishing industry, Orvis sells high quality fly fishing gear on the market in bulk. They also market exotic overseas fishing trips as well as promoting various conservation projects. So far, it received 4-to 5-star reviews on iTunes. It also comes with an Android and Kindle Fire app. Orvis Fly Fishing app features instructional videos, a podcast, and a glossary of information you will need in fly fishing.
Do you have other apps you want to include in this list? We’d love to hear from you! Make sure to leave us a comment below regarding your suggestions.
Think you might have the wrong John Goddard there …