Spring Creek 1-31, First on the Fly

Littoral · Post by **Littoral** » January 31st, 2006, 10:07 pm

A buddy had promised a to give me a few flies after I got set up with a fly rod and today was the day, my first attempt with the fly rod. The wind wasnâ€™t cooperating but I just knew Iâ€™d have it down quick. Sure. Letâ€™s just say I could have done better. It was easy in the back yard. My thinking is that I shouldnâ€™t have started with a weighted fly. While waiting for the wind to drop we spin fished for a couple hours and found 8 to 10 â€œjust legalâ€

Post by **Chalk** » January 31st, 2006, 10:12 pm

WTG Lit....

Post by **tin can** » January 31st, 2006, 10:35 pm

Post by **Sir reel** » January 31st, 2006, 10:38 pm

Way to break new ground Lit!

I still remember the evening that I caught a 6lb bass on a pop'n bug and fly rod in Central Florida Lake. Felt like I needed two more hands

I've got one flyrod hanging in the garage and another (browning) in a case in the closet. I haven't used either one in probably 10 years or more. Might have to give it a try this year when the spanish or lady fish are tear'n things up

Post by **RodBow** » January 31st, 2006, 10:45 pm

..and that's one of the more successful trips!

ALRIGHT!

Salt Life · Post by **Salt Life** » January 31st, 2006, 11:03 pm

Great report man!

I have an ok salt water fly rod but I think it is cursed

Every time I took it out to use The fish, weather, waves, wind, something always got in the way. I have yet to catch a saltwater fish on fly. So congrats to you for sure!
This will be the summer though. Now that I'm Yakin it there is no excuse.

Post by **qoutrage** » February 1st, 2006, 7:48 am

Nice report lit.

Post by GC » February 1st, 2006, 8:33 am

Nice!

Littoral · Post by **Littoral** » February 1st, 2006, 8:45 am

Thanks all!
It was pure comedy when the fish was on I had to figure out how to reel and keep tension on the fish. It's a tricky situation when you already have a lot of line stripped & you have to reel too. It's like having two rods at the same time -or that's what it felt like to me.
My actual words were, "What the hell do I do now!!!"
I sort of figured it out and may bit a little more prepared next time.

Post by **Redfish Jim** » February 2nd, 2006, 10:39 pm

Sounds like a pretty good day to me.

I've never tried fishing saltwater with a fly rod, but I have some very good memories of me and my dad catching bream and small bass that way at Lake Eufala. You're making me think that I might oughta try it out on saltwater some time.

Thanks for the report