1) Use 'gill busters in any color
2) Panfish don't have to be "small"
3) The "delicate approach" is not always the way to go
4) If you smell fish, that's where you need to fish.
5) Beware of logs that grin at you!
Swamp
1) Use 'gill busters in any color
2) Panfish don't have to be "small"
3) The "delicate approach" is not always the way to go
4) If you smell fish, that's where you need to fish.
5) Beware of logs that grin at you!
Swamp
1. enjoy each trip to the fullest, no matter how bad the fishing is.
2. cover up from the sun.
3. always be aware of your surroundings.
4. when the fishing is good, try something new and different.
5. take care of the environment and be thankful we are allowed to do what we do.
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David Parker
Guild Certified Professional Rod Builder
1. Don't drink to much coffee before you go belly boating.
2. The difficulty of the cast is in direct proportion to the size of the LMB under the overhanging branches.
3. The ugly fly that your scout ties in your merit badge class will catch more Bass than the one that looks perfect.
4. The people who live on the North side of the lake fish on the South and vice versa.
5. God has put some of the most brilliant colors on a 5" sunfish than almost any other fish.
1. You are not less of a sportsman if you fish with a 6, 7 or 8wt rod. They have their place. And at times are a better tool that a lighter rod.
2. Take a hint from the pros. Land and release your fish as quickly as possible. If you are not the one in control, you're probably using too light a rod for the species you are fishing for.
3. When fishing from any water craft, always wear a pfd. Even in a float tube.
4. Don't limit yourself to only using a floating line. Sinking poly leaders are a good alternative to carrying a spare spool and sink tip line.
5. Don't be afraid to change flies if you're not getting bit. Sometimes a change in color of the same pattern is all it takes.
" If a man is truly blessed, he returns home from fishing to the best catch of his life." Christopher Armour
1. Fish early and enjoy the joy of silence.
2. Fish late, even into deep darkness. Stars are sandpaper for overwrought tensions.
3. Smile when someone says, "Hey, Boy! Thay ain't no trout round he-ah!"
4. Share flies and wisdom. We are brothers and sisters of an "art" form many can't comprehend.
5. Don't fear doing something different, or tying something differently. You most likely stepped outside of the box to start this passion, so is there justification for convention?
JGW, Wisdom. Wisdom to live by.
1) If the fish aren't biting the last thing you should change is the fly.
2) If you aren't considered wierd and slightly antisocial with your fishing obsession then you aren't doing it right.
3) Don't be a snob about bait fishing. Remember your raising, and if you took up the fly rod and have never fished with bait then "do not pass go, do not collect $200 instead go buy some minnows".
4) Remember when you take a kid fishing the important thing is the kid not the fishing.
5) Fishing is a blood sport and should be treated as so.
Mike B.
Thanks, Jim -
FAOL is a great place. Folks with a common love and no hesitation to share knowledge that took years to accumulate or stuff passed down from generation to generation. No snobbery. A Walmart Rod is as welcome as a Sage. Pure joy for fly fishers (who even find a tolerance for spin fishers).
In keeping with the question, but in response to Dad'sGnat:
1. Respect self and others at FAOL
2. Share your WW knowledge at FAOL
3. Contribute to the discussions at FAOL
4. Write an article for FAOL
5. Tell your fishing buddies about FAOL
Jim
Well said, Jim!!
Mike
FAOL..All about caring, sharing, & good friends!!
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