02-20-2014, 08:01 PM
Good looking fish.
There is something to be said about the anglers that start off using gear that is considered to be low quality. I see it all the time while guiding. We set clients up with some top dollar you're an "Orvis dork" and you know it gear. Most of the time they would be better off starting out like the majority of the people who graduate from low end equipment to the higher end stuff. One main reason I can think of is how hard beginners are on rods and reels. I know from my own personal battles. Most of the time and also in my case a 16 year old kid isn't going to have the funds to get much more than a Grigg rod and reel combo kit. I beat the hell out of that thing, broke the tip twice, but still used it often, teaching myself what to do and what not to do in the world of fly fishing. For me one of the best things about starting low end was when I did finally graduate to a little nicer rig I could feel the difference in the rod and the balance. Timing became a little more natural, making casting become a little bit more consistent. I always like to tell beginners to go beat the crap out of a rod and reel that isn't worth much money while they get the feel for it and learn, then when they do want to become a true Orvis dork they will appreciate the difference.
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There is something to be said about the anglers that start off using gear that is considered to be low quality. I see it all the time while guiding. We set clients up with some top dollar you're an "Orvis dork" and you know it gear. Most of the time they would be better off starting out like the majority of the people who graduate from low end equipment to the higher end stuff. One main reason I can think of is how hard beginners are on rods and reels. I know from my own personal battles. Most of the time and also in my case a 16 year old kid isn't going to have the funds to get much more than a Grigg rod and reel combo kit. I beat the hell out of that thing, broke the tip twice, but still used it often, teaching myself what to do and what not to do in the world of fly fishing. For me one of the best things about starting low end was when I did finally graduate to a little nicer rig I could feel the difference in the rod and the balance. Timing became a little more natural, making casting become a little bit more consistent. I always like to tell beginners to go beat the crap out of a rod and reel that isn't worth much money while they get the feel for it and learn, then when they do want to become a true Orvis dork they will appreciate the difference.
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