02-07-2014, 04:24 AM
I was 12 when I tried to learn fly fishing using my dad's 1950's bamboo rod from Sears. I even bought a fly tying kit and tied flies consisting of thread, tinsel, and a hackle. It didn't take, and I never fished those flies.
Tried again in my 30's and 40's but it all seemed so complicated (tippet vs leader; what's a 5wt rod; front taper, double taper, etc.????).
It was still on my bucket list in my 50's so my wife bought me guide trip on the Green. As an after thought, she gave it a try and we both caught 20+ fish that day. Since then, no looking back. Also have to give FG credit for answering a lot of my questions and helping us get past the beginner mark.
Fisherman want to catch fish. If it ain't happening with a fly, I can see why one would return to a tried and true method.
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Tried again in my 30's and 40's but it all seemed so complicated (tippet vs leader; what's a 5wt rod; front taper, double taper, etc.????).
It was still on my bucket list in my 50's so my wife bought me guide trip on the Green. As an after thought, she gave it a try and we both caught 20+ fish that day. Since then, no looking back. Also have to give FG credit for answering a lot of my questions and helping us get past the beginner mark.
Fisherman want to catch fish. If it ain't happening with a fly, I can see why one would return to a tried and true method.
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