03-28-2011, 07:09 PM
Not neccesarily tips for the weber, but more.general for a newbie too the sport.
The best tips I can give a young buck are as follows:
#1- always be safe and respect how powerful water can be.
#2- fish as much as you can when the water levels are safe. Practicing makes perfect.
#3- the more you fish, the better you will be able to read water. The hottest flies with the nicest gear don't mean a thing if you have a crappy presentation.
#4- stop, relax, be patient and watch. Find a comfortable spot and watch what's happening on and around the water. You will be suprised at what you are missing when you are focusing on your casting or just about anything else. The more learned personal knowledge you obtain, the better you will be.
#5- don't be afraid to go outside your comfort zone. If you aren't used to throwing a big heavy streamer, or nymphing with weight and strike indicator, or roll casting or whatever, take the opportunities when you can. Even if you don't catch anything, a day will come where having that knowledge and practice in your arsenal will make you a champ!
#6- stay curious! Turn over rocks, figure out what lives where. You would be suprised how much aquatic life can differ from one section to the next on the same stream.
#7- don't get discouraged when you have an off day or get skunked.
#8- practice your knots!
#9- always be aware of your back cast. This can be a hard pricey lesson to learn.
#10- discover. Take recommendations on where to fish for what they are. But half the fun is figuring it out for yourself!
Good luck,
josh
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The best tips I can give a young buck are as follows:
#1- always be safe and respect how powerful water can be.
#2- fish as much as you can when the water levels are safe. Practicing makes perfect.
#3- the more you fish, the better you will be able to read water. The hottest flies with the nicest gear don't mean a thing if you have a crappy presentation.
#4- stop, relax, be patient and watch. Find a comfortable spot and watch what's happening on and around the water. You will be suprised at what you are missing when you are focusing on your casting or just about anything else. The more learned personal knowledge you obtain, the better you will be.
#5- don't be afraid to go outside your comfort zone. If you aren't used to throwing a big heavy streamer, or nymphing with weight and strike indicator, or roll casting or whatever, take the opportunities when you can. Even if you don't catch anything, a day will come where having that knowledge and practice in your arsenal will make you a champ!
#6- stay curious! Turn over rocks, figure out what lives where. You would be suprised how much aquatic life can differ from one section to the next on the same stream.
#7- don't get discouraged when you have an off day or get skunked.
#8- practice your knots!
#9- always be aware of your back cast. This can be a hard pricey lesson to learn.
#10- discover. Take recommendations on where to fish for what they are. But half the fun is figuring it out for yourself!
Good luck,
josh
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