Instead of asking a millions questions why doesnt eveyrone post their best overall advice for begginers?
your best advice period
Instead of asking a millions questions why doesnt eveyrone post their best overall advice for begginers?
-Invest in good line
-Take care of your reel
-Dont ever think "Oh carp are stupid. I can catch one of those with a fly"
O.K. go fishing! The fish will teach more than any advice we can give.
[This message has been edited by rainbowchaser (edited 08 April 2006).]
I can think of few acts more selfish than refusing a vaccination.
And do whatever works. So what if your elbow is to low while your casting, or your leader isnt tapered. If it works, have fun with it now; worry about critiquing every aspect of your cast later on.
It is also the best advice I was ever given: "Save your fork"
rawfish;
I see that this is your first post. Welcome aboard!! New guy's make the coffee and keep the fire going! Oh yeah wipe your feet and no cleats allowed in the club house!!
Go over to the left and check out "Fly Fishing Basics" you may find your answer there.
rainbowchaser and I have chased some bow's and birds togather. Not much luck at either but some very good times anyway.
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Cactus
Always wear eye glasses, either sun glasses, safety glasses,or prescription.
Fishing is not casting. And learn to mend.
Before you spend 5 or 6 hundred bucks on a rod, spend a couple hundred on casting lessons. Then practice, practice, practice. I used to go out to the water even on days when there was virtually no chance of catching fish just to get some real time casting practice.This is when I would push my envolope. Casting as close to the junk as possible, working on distance and fine tuned my presentation. It was more fun than out in the yard and every once in a while I did find a fish.
fly rod is NOT a spinning rod.......
treat it like a lady.......
don't be afraid to ask for help.
start with heavier weight leaders and work your way down.
Go with a seasoned veteran a couple times.....a patient one........
Will help you more than any video or book.
Len
When you arise in the morning, think of what a
precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think,
to enjoy, to love.
- Marcus Aurelius
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