tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519730979520649673.post6379466609076734443..comments2022-11-03T09:40:26.139-04:00Comments on Wandering Fisherman: This year's goalsEdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15477992287185406912noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519730979520649673.post-87687085045905023502011-02-26T11:02:23.736-05:002011-02-26T11:02:23.736-05:00Ed,
Here's a few handy take a longs.
http://w...Ed,<br />Here's a few handy take a longs.<br /><br />http://www.thecamoshop.com/journals-and-log/<br /><br />http://www.nomadjournals.com/flyfishing.cfm<br /><br /><br />Brk TrtBrk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519730979520649673.post-2161503819258970582011-02-26T08:35:17.734-05:002011-02-26T08:35:17.734-05:00Gentleman,
Thank you for the advice.
I am taking ...Gentleman, <br />Thank you for the advice.<br />I am taking notes and hopefully I will be a good "student". I am going to use a note pad while fishing. I did this when I first started golfing (hole, club, weather, etc.) and it was very useful. I looked at "journal" apps for the iPhone and none appealed to me.<br /><br />Mel I stumbled into your invaluable advice because I went to LL Bean a few years ago(yes I have had some of my gear for several years sitting in the corner) and they helped me with my selection. Howard and Mike I will be taking classes somewhere very soon and will practice on the lawn when this snow goes where it belongs (in the streams and ponds). Alan I will try to remember your words when I am on the water and thinking I am better than I am in reality. <br /><br />If you have posted your GOALS, then please do.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15477992287185406912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519730979520649673.post-72991168723898384272011-02-26T06:07:03.102-05:002011-02-26T06:07:03.102-05:00There have been several good points made already. ...There have been several good points made already. I'll just tell you that from my point of view, every time you fish a stream you'll learn something new, and sometimes the frustration will get to you. It will seem like nothing's working, but you'll learn from what your doing wrong, and each outing will be better than the last. There's no failure in fly fishing.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519730979520649673.post-19036519331706566012011-02-25T23:11:48.911-05:002011-02-25T23:11:48.911-05:00well my goals for the year in no particular order:...well my goals for the year in no particular order:<br /><br />Catch a striper on a fly<br /><br />Fish more of the swift river in central mass<br /><br />Try to fish a hatch<br /><br />Some starting points for you.<br />I think taking a casting class is good or find someone to get you started. Also practice on a lawn if you can that way you can focus on fishing when you get to the stream. Remember to get started you don't need to cast to far here in new england.Mike Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02144845687900266970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519730979520649673.post-9185886768445550842011-02-25T22:51:55.892-05:002011-02-25T22:51:55.892-05:00Just to take a look at your initial equipment ie: ...Just to take a look at your initial equipment ie: rod, reel, line. I would like to suggest that you purchase the best equipment you can afford to begin with. Whatever cost level that may be, I am not an advocate for buying packaged deals all wrapped in a cellophane wrapper. Make sure your rod, reel, line are balanced correctly. Someone at the local fly hangout can help you with that. It is hard learn to cast with equipment that is not balanced for effective casting. Ok, I am a retired fly fisher so I am out of here!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519730979520649673.post-62438077355834585142011-02-25T22:06:57.727-05:002011-02-25T22:06:57.727-05:00Mac, I've already mentioned, but worth mention...Mac, I've already mentioned, but worth mentioning again. Take the time to take some casting classes. It will help you before you develop bad habits. Don't place high expectations on yourself. There is knack to using the right fly, recognizing where the fish are and casting to them without spooking them. ENJOY!cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.com