Blue gills ?

[macfly55]

I must second the Goddess's last response here..

...like you I would consider myself a novice/beginner at best... I have a lot to learn and am willing to do so (right guys???)...

I used to fish baits and lures and such.. but found it to be kind of boring.. especially with the baits.. toss it out.. wait.. reel in.. toss it out.. etc...

.. with the fly fishing I have to be more involved in what is going on.. what does the water look like.. what is the general hatch going on.. what flying pests look to be active.. then.. if I do see and make a choice.. I have to select a fly by its color.. size.. shape.. what it immitates.. dry.. wet.. nymph.. streamer.. terrestial.. and once that is done.. cast.. watch the fly and reactions on the water.. if any.. pull the line in.. slow.. fast.. jerky.. etc.. then start all over.. always.. and especially in my case.. ALWAYS.. offering up prayers and sacrifices to the fishing gods that a fish will favor my fly.. its presentation etc.. and take it so I can say I did not get skunked..

.. bottom line.. I find fly fishing more challenging and stimulating.. physically and mentally.. and I have just barely begun...

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