I was also a self-taught fly fisher. I have been spin/bait fishing most of my life. I got my love of fishing from my Mom, Dad went along but he was never big on fishing. I moved to SW PA in my late 30's and discovered fishing for trout (mostly bass and panfish as a kid) and figured that it was time to take up fly fishing as that seemed to be the "proper" way to fish for trout. These days I rarely pick up the spin or bait casting rods although I still do on occasion.

To get into fly fishing I basically read everything I could and watched videos, dvds and TV programs. I think I am a competent caster, up to about 50-60 feet. I am currently on a mission to improve my casting so I can enjoy additional fly fishing opportunities. I started recently with Joan Wulff's dvd and I am looking for somewhere to take lessons this summer.

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Fish more, work less!