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[CVC]

I am going to give it a try on my hunting trip.

[atomikall]

Sure do love it for specs thats about it sometimes try for rainbow but thats the only time my fly rod comes out. You get the hang of it after awhile try some shads if your going for trout.

[redrider]

You'll have to go practice out by Clinton Lake. They have a pond next to the lake that they stock with trout. Can't say I've ever tried, but would like to try it someday.

[atomikall]

What kind of trout
specs(brookies) white and red shad
rainbow orange shad or green(chartrouse)dry fly

[redrider]

I'm not sure ::-k I'll check into that.

[CVC]

redrider wrote: You'll have to go practice out by Clinton Lake. They have a pond next to the lake that they stock with trout. Can't say I've ever tried, but would like to try it someday.

The guy I'm going hunting with is a fly fisher. So, he wants to do some in WY when we're there.

I found a complete outfit at Dicks for $40. Of course its not top of the line, but this might be the only time I fly fish, unless I get hooked (pun intended).

[jfrench]

Whatever you do, do not get discouraged. It takes time, but it is well worth it. It brings fishing and yourself to new enheightened level. Remember this: try to keep your wrist straight, use your forearm for the casting, and try to keep your upper arm parrallel to the ground/water. This will save you some strength when it comes to hours on the water. Good luck! It is so much fun.

[CVC]

Thanks - I think it will be fun.

A guy lent me a tape on fly fishing. Of course, I had to go in the basement and dig out the VCR and hook it up. We only had DVD players connected to our tvs.

[CVC]

I ordered a fly rod and reel today. I'll have to practice in the backyard some before my trip in October.

[jfrench]

:thumbsup1: I still cast in the backyard. Make sure your start without a leader to get use to the line. Then add on about four feet of leader. Then six. Then add a small piece of yarn for a fly. Get use to that. When you get comfortable, go for the longer leaders.

[CVC]

jfrench wrote: :thumbsup1: I still cast in the backyard. Make sure your start without a leader to get use to the line. Then add on about four feet of leader. Then six. Then add a small piece of yarn for a fly. Get use to that. When you get comfortable, go for the longer leaders.

Ok - I'll take your word, but I am not sure why? ::-k

[jfrench]

Until you get a good feel for the line you will most likely tangle your leader in a million knots, not to mention having it wrap itself in a web around your fly rod. Much worse than a bird's nest on a reel. That leader will act like a nasty whip on occassions too. I somehow managed to crack my ear a couple times when I started. I still don't understand how it was even possible, as the crack effect usually occurs at full cast length. I've just always been lucky like that I guess.

[cowgal]

I personally fish with whatever will catch fish for me! :laugh:

However my husband is a purist and will ONLY flyfish plus he ties all his own flies. He spends endless hours researching bugs and critters (like small crabs, etc.) that inhabit the area he will be fishing, and then spends endless more hours imitating those bugs, crabs, whatever and making fake ones! :o I think he's nuts. I say just use the real thing and be done with it. ::neener: ha ha

[jfrench]

Oh come on. That's way to easy. That'd be like stopping for directions.