Hi Folks,

Do you have an RDFF kit? Is it fully
stocked and ready for deployment? Now is
the time to check those kits and ensure
that all is in readiness. You may walk to
the door after reading this thread and
discover that the wind has laid down nicely
and that a bit of cloud cover is moving in.
In a matter of minutes, fish very near to
where you are may be searching for the very
bugs represented by those flies you so
painstakingly prepared over the winter. If
your RDFF kit is not stocked and ready, you
will miss out. If it takes you more than
3 minutes to gear up and go, YOU ARE NOT
PREPARED!

By it's very nature, an RDFF kit is
minamalist. It consists of a
favorite, easily transported rod, a shirt
pocket fly box with a small assortment of
productive flies, a spool of tippet, A pair
of foreceps to clip to your collar, and a
pair of nips on a zinger to clip to your
shirt. You should also have a pair of
poloroids or clip on's, some bug dope if
they are a problem in your area and some
sun screen if you are fair skinned. You
can add or delete from the list as best
fits your situation. The important thing is
to have an appropriate kit ready at all
times. If you have to stop and think about
it and search for the gear and flies, then
you will probably lose interest. If it's
ready, you'll be out the door and on the
water before you know it.*G* Make sure you
grab a cold bottle of water as you pass
through the kitchen and grab your lucky hat
from the rack by the back door.

RDFF Tips:
1. Your RDFF kit should always be in plain
sight. Do not hide it in a closet.
2. If possible, your RDFF gear should be
unique to your RDFF kit. If you have to
use it for your regular planned trips,
something may not make it back into the
kit.
3. Your RDFF kit should be one piece. It
can be one of the rod cases with attached
reel section and pocket for flies and
goodies, or it can be a small case with
rod tube velcroed to it.
4. Do your homework! Pick an acceptable
distance from your home for an impromptu
trip. Scibe a circle on a map of your area
and research it thoroughly. Remember, those busy spots on weekends may really be
productive on a quiet weekday. Particulary
during that magic half hour before dark.
Hmmm, better add a light to that kit.*G*

Just food for thought. Going fishing can
be every bit as easy as grabbing a soda and
chips from the kitchen, and a lot better
for you. Be prepared when the urge hits you. Warm regards, Jim

[This message has been edited by Jim Hatch (edited 16 June 2006).]