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Spring Creek 1-31, First on the Fly
Posted: January 31st, 2006, 9:07 pm
by Littoral
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 wasn’t cooperating but I just knew I’d have it down quick. Sure. Let’s just say I could have done better. It was easy in the back yard. My thinking is that I shouldn’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 “just legalâ€
Posted: January 31st, 2006, 9:12 pm
by Chalk
WTG Lit....
Posted: January 31st, 2006, 9:35 pm
by tin can
Posted: January 31st, 2006, 9:38 pm
by Sir reel
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
Posted: January 31st, 2006, 9:45 pm
by RodBow
..and that's one of the more successful trips!
ALRIGHT!
Posted: January 31st, 2006, 10:03 pm
by Salt Life
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.
Posted: February 1st, 2006, 6:48 am
by qoutrage
Nice report lit.
Posted: February 1st, 2006, 7:33 am
by GC
Nice!
Posted: February 1st, 2006, 7:45 am
by Littoral
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.
Posted: February 2nd, 2006, 9:39 pm
by Redfish Jim
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