tshands
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| 11 Aug 2010 01:10 PM |
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just went out fly fishing for my first time... ever. now my neck hurts from where my fly ended up. not comfortable. i thought this only happened in stories and movies. APPEARANTLY NOT. |
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retired-psg
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| 11 Aug 2010 06:39 PM |
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| VietNam vet, ex Deputy Sheriff SCCSD and Retired Army
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bass or bass?
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| 11 Aug 2010 07:51 PM |
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I highly recommend the DVD "Basic Fly Casting" by Doug Swisher from Scientific Anglers. You can order it from Bass Pro Shops online. Money extremely well spent. Happy fishing.
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ChrisG
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| 12 Aug 2010 08:13 AM |
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There are many good videos on YouTube that can help you also.
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bpetersen
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| 12 Aug 2010 12:12 PM |
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I think this happens to all fly fishermen at least once. make sure you wear glasses also. I am sure it sucks to get a hook in the eye.
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| Fishing: The art of loitering in or near a body of water.
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tshands
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| 12 Aug 2010 01:45 PM |
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yeah. casting lessons. think i may try that. haha. sure need them |
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fisherfanatic
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| 12 Aug 2010 06:23 PM |
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At least it didn't get lodged in your eye brow or eye lid.  I've heard of people doing that!
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bass or bass?
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| 12 Aug 2010 07:47 PM |
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Posted By tshands on 12 Aug 2010 02:45 PM
yeah. casting lessons. think i may try that. haha. sure need them
Lessons are great, but I assure you, for less that the cost of one lesson the DVD I suggested will teach you more than you can imagine, and you can review it as much as necessary to remedy your casting problems. I'm just sayin'.......... |
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Givrsum
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| 13 Aug 2010 05:35 AM |
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heh heh,,, cut the hook of an old fly, and practice! sorry to laugh, but it brought back a few memories,, like swiping the hat off the buddy in the back of the canoe,, |
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ChrisG
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| 13 Aug 2010 08:33 AM |
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My first few times out I smacked myself in the back of the head many times. I was told that's why flyfishermen wear funny hats.  Chris |
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bass or bass?
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| 13 Aug 2010 06:41 PM |
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Learning to cast with the rod at a 45 degree angle from your body instead of directly overhead will help alleviate this problem.
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the rod tosser
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Mcavene824
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| 15 Aug 2010 09:22 AM |
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Posted By bass or bass? on 13 Aug 2010 07:41 PM
Learning to cast with the rod at a 45 degree angle from your body instead of directly overhead will help alleviate this problem.
This is how i learned to fly fish myself and have yet to encounter any of these problems and hope that i never will.
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jbird68
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| 22 Aug 2010 04:40 PM |
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I found a DVD at the Dollar General store with great info. |
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mr bill
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| 24 Aug 2010 07:46 AM |
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ah yes, when i 1st started to fly fish, you guys have said about it all. yes glass and a hat is always good.
try and teach someone how to use a fly rod and be standing next to them.......better be wearing armor. |
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bass or bass?
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| 24 Aug 2010 06:29 PM |
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When practicing fly casting you don't need to use an actual fly. Just tie on a small piece of colorful yarn and eliminate hooking yourself or others until you get more proficient at casting.
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jstratton3
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| 24 Aug 2010 08:12 PM |
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 Hey Brian,Consider it a learning curve. You still have two great eyes to look at that beautiful child. Consider yourself lucky1 |
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bpetersen
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| 25 Aug 2010 06:22 AM |
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Here is what i do for practicing. I take one of my ugly as sin self tied fly's and cut off the tip of the hook at the bend and tie it on for a practice fly. a size 12 or 14 works great for this.
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| Fishing: The art of loitering in or near a body of water.
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