Fly and bubble fishing is a great technique for beginners so they can fly fish with spinning gear.
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Follow along with this step by step tutorial to learn how to fish with a fly and bobber. Out of all the fishing methods, this technique is a great introduction to fishing for beginners, because it combines the benefits of using a spin casting rod and the excitement of seeing a fish rise for a fly. You may only have a spinning reel, but you can fish with a fly anyway. This technique is called “fly and bubble” fishing and it’s easy for beginners to rig up.

For this technique, you’ll need a:
- Spinning rod
- A bobber, bubble or float
- A swivel
- Some leader or tippet material
- A fly
- Something to cut fishing line
- You’ll also need a couple basic fishing knots, but don’t worry. We’ll show you how to tie them as we go.

Now let’s take a look at the basic setup for a fly and bubble casting rig.

First attach the bubble, Second, tie on a swivel just below the bubble, Third, attach a leader or tippet to the swivel. You’ll want the tippet or leader to be several feet long. Finally, tie on the fly of your choice.

Now that you know the general setup, let’s take a look at each step in more detail. First we’ll cover how to attach bubble floats or a bobber to your fishing line. Pull out a couple feet of line from your spinning rod to ensure you have enough to work with. For a clear bubble float like this one, slide the line through the middle of the float, ensuring that the narrow end of the removable center is pointed up towards the tip of your rod. The upward orientation will help it stay in place while you cast. The swivel that we tie on in the next step will prevent it from moving down the line too far.

Now let’s cover how to attach a bobber, like this one, that probably looks most familiar. With this type of bobber, make sure that there is about a foot of line below the bobber once you’ve tied it on. To secure the bobber, there’s a metal pin that goes through the center of the bobber that you’ll need to wrap the line around. Place a finger on the bottom of the bobber so that it covers the pin. Simultaneously push down the plastic ring on the top of the bobber. This will allow you to wrap the line around the pin a couple of times. Once you’re done wrapping, let go. From here you’ll place a finger over the pin and the plastic ring on the top of the bobber and press down. Now you’ll see the pin on the bottom extend, which will allow you to wrap the line around the bottom a couple of times. Now the bobber should be firmly attached to the fishing line.

With the line below the bobber, take the end and fold it back up towards the rest of the line. You’ll have two parallel lines. Now take the two lines and make an overhand knot. Snip off the part of the tag end that’s no longer necessary. You should see the knot and then a little loop on the end of the line. Pinch the loop and then slide it through the eye of the swivel. Pull the loop around the entire swivel like this and then secure it in place by pulling up on the line.

Next attach the leader or tippet to the other end of the swivel. In this case the leader already comes with a loop so we can just secure it in place like this. If you’re using tippet, then you’ll make a loop like we did in the previous step with an overhand knot.

Finally it’s time to attach the fly. Dry flies, which float on top of the water, are a great option for beginners because the angler gets to see the fish rise for the fly, which is always very exciting. We’ll be using the clinch knot to attach the fly, but there are many knots that could work. Begin tying the clinch knot by sliding the end of your tippet or leader through the eye of the fly. Wrap the tag end around the standing line 4-5 times, wrapping away from the fly. After you have the desired number of wraps, bring the tag end of the line through the gap between the eye of the fly and where the first wrap starts. Pull on the standing end of the line until the knot cinches down and then trim off the excess.

That’s it! You now know how to rig a fly on a spinning rod. This fly and a bubble method is great for trout fishing, and we hope you enjoyed this tutorial.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to Fly and Bubble Fishing
0:19 Tackle Needed for the Fly and Bubble Technique
0:35 Fly and Bubble Casting Rig Setup
0:55 Attaching a Bobber to a Fishing Line
2:13 Tying a Snap Swivel on
2:53 How to Attach a Leader
3:08 How to Attach a Fly to Fishing Line
3:21 Clinch Knot