03-20-2020, 07:23 PM
So... met TD at the Lincoln launch at 7:00 this morning. I agreed to the meet up with him even though I could not fish today because of some life issues. He had offered me a sample pack of his latest flig creations in exchange for additional mentoring on ketchin’ cats. We exchanged the obligatory elbow bump and a few curmudgeonly pleasantries as he prepped to launch. I welcomed a few new super fligs to my collection. Big thanks.
I had an hour or so before I had to be back home so I agreed to watch him with my spotting scope from the road and provide helpful instruction and advice via radio. I sure wanted to be out there on the water with him and it was tough having to be spectator. Soon!
I watched /listened to him catch a couple of minor cats while I continued to observe his technique and offer tidbits of piscatorial tutelage. Right away I noticed his casting was deficient in that he consistently used too much wrist action and also had a tendency to elevate his elbow which caused most of his casts to be off course and short. I made many suggestions as he fished; slower speed, bigger hook, different flig, bigger white bass chunk, hook through the gill plate on minnows, basic stuff like that. He responded favorably with a raised thumbs-up gesture... I think it was a thumb?? Anyway, the day turned out to be rather pleasant and I am happy to report that TD is a quick study type and his cat ketchin’ skills are improving. Still, we need more time together to really help him hone his skills. We agreed on another learning session in my boat at a yet to be determined date.
Watch for his version of today’s venture and Thanks Pat, I enjoyed our short visit.
I had an hour or so before I had to be back home so I agreed to watch him with my spotting scope from the road and provide helpful instruction and advice via radio. I sure wanted to be out there on the water with him and it was tough having to be spectator. Soon!
I watched /listened to him catch a couple of minor cats while I continued to observe his technique and offer tidbits of piscatorial tutelage. Right away I noticed his casting was deficient in that he consistently used too much wrist action and also had a tendency to elevate his elbow which caused most of his casts to be off course and short. I made many suggestions as he fished; slower speed, bigger hook, different flig, bigger white bass chunk, hook through the gill plate on minnows, basic stuff like that. He responded favorably with a raised thumbs-up gesture... I think it was a thumb?? Anyway, the day turned out to be rather pleasant and I am happy to report that TD is a quick study type and his cat ketchin’ skills are improving. Still, we need more time together to really help him hone his skills. We agreed on another learning session in my boat at a yet to be determined date.
Watch for his version of today’s venture and Thanks Pat, I enjoyed our short visit.