I signed up for a fly fishing class.

dttomcat

dttomcat

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I registered for a fly fishing class at the local cc. Doesn't start until March but I've already met with the instructor. For one credit hour's worth of tuition he tells me I'll get about 5 grand worth of info. I can't wait. :)
 
I took a flyfishing class in college. I'm not entirely sure it was worthwhile or not, but it was amusing nonetheless. Still haven't caught a fish with fly tackle, need to buy myself a rod and do some more flyfishing soon.
 
I love to fly fish, I wouldnt say I am great at all the casts and I still need room behind me for long casts (not the greatest shooter in the world) but I find it very fun and challenging. I also bring a spinning rod with me if its windy though.
 
I've been fly fishing for about 10 years now. Haven't used a bait caster since. It makes fishing that much more rewarding. Catching a fish on a fly you tied feel great. Good for you I hope you enjoy it. Fly fishing can be very frustrating at first but stick with it you won't regret it.
 
I went on a guided trip a few years ago right near Rocky Mountain National Park and managed to land three or four. This class is like 6 or 8 sessions. I am looking forward to the final exam. :)
 
Fly fishing is very enjoyable. I've been doing it for decades and as far as hobbies go it can be one of the less expensive ones. A word of the wise though. Tie your own flies! Many calling themselves your friend will offer to give you 'special' flies as a gift. You will find that your success will go down upon using these flies. This is because these flies are coated with a nefarious concoction known as Fish-be-gone. Yes, I have experienced this first hand from a "friend" assisting a struggling fisherman in need. They might be your best friend when you are not fishing, but, put a rod in their hand and they....change. All for the sake of out fishing you. Just a word of warning and caution. Good luck and may may that bearded guy that lives in the ocean have mercy on your esteem.
 
I took a brief lesson when I bought my first fly setup. Unfortunately I haven't been able to get out and fish in quite a while. Hopefully sometime soon.
Enjoy it. I'm sure that a good instructor could do wonders for me, hopefully for you too.
 
I get board with alot of things, but never have I tired of fly fishing. My dad raised me with it and I suspect you'll
never regret it.
 
I was taught by my father and expanded my knowledge with a couple of beggining fly fishing books. It is fun to practice, and even on dry land has a meditative quality about ti.
 
I tried it, but decided I was generally not patient enough and went to light to ultra light spin fishing for streams and modest sized rivers. I know people that love it, but I catch a lot more fish on average than they do.
 
Sounds like a cool class, my dad ties flies and fly fishes. I dont but ive been getting into tying flies, its a good time.
 
I first started flyfishing at 13 when we moved from the prairies. 27 yrs now

Self taught but used to harass the micheal and young flyshop about info, flies and one of the guys gave me a half hour tutorial in the parking lot and the difference was huge.

Just keep your casting arm at 10:00 and 2:00 and let the bend of the rod do the work, once he teaches you how to single and double haul line through the cast with your line hand some real distance can be achieved.

Update us on how its going, for me its a fever worse than knives.

Good luck and wear a wide brimmed hat and shades......trust me
 
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