08-14-2007, 02:15 AM
[black][size 3]I blame my father and his cronies. it was way back in the 40's, and there was no other way to fish. [/size][/black]
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[size 3]I didn't even see a spinning rod/reel until I was in high school.[/size]
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[size 3]I had to drown a lot of worms before I was allowed to tie on a fly.[/size]
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[size 3]this thread brings back a lot of good memories.[/size]
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[black][size 3]Additional memory: When I started fly fishing, I had a metal telescoping rod, with a cranky reel. Later graduated to a bamboo rod. That was a piece of work, required more tender care than a wife. If it wasn't wiped down of moisture when put away, it would warp. then you had to put it over a steam kettle to make it straight. (God bless fiberglass and graphite).[/size][/black]
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[size 3]I didn't even see a spinning rod/reel until I was in high school.[/size]
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[size 3]I had to drown a lot of worms before I was allowed to tie on a fly.[/size]
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[size 3]this thread brings back a lot of good memories.[/size]
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[black][size 3]Additional memory: When I started fly fishing, I had a metal telescoping rod, with a cranky reel. Later graduated to a bamboo rod. That was a piece of work, required more tender care than a wife. If it wasn't wiped down of moisture when put away, it would warp. then you had to put it over a steam kettle to make it straight. (God bless fiberglass and graphite).[/size][/black]
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