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kettlefisher

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Learn me I am a dummy...heh heh
« on: February 16, 2006, 08:58:06 PM »
Sorry folks but just had to use that as an intro.....but when it comes to fly fishing I am truly a dumbutt......I am trying to learn....a lot .........but the learning curve is very steep. 

 I have two fly rods...both 5/6 weight...both loaded with float and am trying to learn how to tie as well.    I am having trouble with learning how to cast.....things puddle at my feet....no joy there.

I am currently living in Hope BC so if there is anyone that can help teach a dumbutt newbie how to cast and do a bit of fly fishing I would surely appreciate it......I might even buy the beer.


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Re: Learn me I am a dummy...heh heh
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2006, 10:20:50 PM »
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Re: Learn me I am a dummy...heh heh
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2006, 10:31:19 PM »
Read your post on the other site. Welcome. I realize that it is a long haul from hope to Coq. for a fly casting class. I will be doing two for Mission Parks & Rec May 13 & June 3; if that helps. If you are planning on attending the Boat & Sportsman Show I an sure one of us helping Rod could give some pointers. Other than that I recomend you read "Joan Wulff's Fly Casting Techniques". 
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Re: Learn me I am a dummy...heh heh
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2006, 07:20:05 AM »
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Lou will turn things around with his game and the Canucks will make their way back to the top of their division... Canuck's have a great chance of going all the way this year... maybe you can save this post so I can say I told you so in a couple of months Smiley

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Re: Learn me I am a dummy...heh heh
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2006, 08:35:41 AM »
Thanks very much folks....your help is appreciated.


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Re: Learn me I am a dummy...heh heh
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2006, 11:24:53 AM »
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Re: Learn me I am a dummy...heh heh
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2006, 08:04:13 AM »
Dragonspeed......Wow....that is a heck of a site........thanks!!


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Re: Learn me I am a dummy...heh heh
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2006, 08:54:13 PM »
i have fly fished for about 10years so im stil kind of a rookie but a friend taught me if you dont get out on a regular basis first thing to do is strech out your line cause when you have the line in the boat or whereever its not all coiled up and it makes for a easier cast the memory of the line in the reel is gone
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Re: Learn me I am a dummy...heh heh
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2006, 09:27:26 PM »
Ko....thanks for the advice....it is appreciated.


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Re: Learn me I am a dummy...heh heh
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2006, 05:43:22 PM »
Woo hoo!!!!....I have a teacher....gone from 25' to 60' in an afternoon......60' consistently.......wow am I happy....and the accuracy is there too........uh huh, uh huh, I is a happy camper.

The bonus is he is willing to take me fishing all over the area and teach me a lot.......boy do I owe him a bunch of beer!!!!!!!

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Re: Learn me I am a dummy...heh heh
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2006, 07:15:02 PM »
Wrist straight, elbow down, practice, practice, practice. Just like we did in class; right Dragon.
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Re: Learn me I am a dummy...heh heh
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2006, 08:22:06 PM »
practice, practice, practice......agreed newsman...agreed


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Re: Learn me I am a dummy...heh heh
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2006, 11:09:24 PM »
Quote from: newsman on February 24, 2006, 07:15:02 PM
Wrist straight, elbow down, practice, practice, practice. Just like we did in class; right Dragon.

Yup.  And when you think you're getting it...practice some more!
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Re: Learn me I am a dummy...heh heh
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2006, 11:10:20 PM »
Quote from: kettlefisher on February 24, 2006, 05:43:22 PM
The bonus is he is willing to take me fishing all over the area and teach me a lot.......boy do I owe him a bunch of beer!!!!!!!

So, not only are you going to learn to cast, you're going to learn how to fly FISH.  Good stuff!
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Re: Learn me I am a dummy...heh heh
« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2006, 08:03:22 AM »
dragon....yup a whole bunch of bonuses in this deal......just a hint tho.....Invest in Molson's.....heh heh



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