Traveler III
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Member III
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Enthusiast III
Traveler III
Member I
I learned to cast a fly rod 50 years ago, when I was but 14. I have spent the next 50 years learning to catch fish. Meaning the two are separate efforts. I spent years tying my own fly's but seldom do now since I can buy them on e-bay for 5 bucks a dozen from some broke guy in Pakistan. I have no count of the hundreds of people I have taught to cast, usually in an hour or so. Casting a fly rod is all about the timing and if you turn sideways so you can observe the back cast as well as the fore cast will help immensely. Keep in mind you are casting the line, not the lure, and so the the back cast lets you load the rod which makes the forward cast possible. A casting class is invaluable, and many shops will accommodate you. As for fishing, I recommend a beginner to use a woolly or a woolly booger which you can cast up stream and drift around below you. You seldom have to set the hook and they are good producing bugs.
Enthusiast II
I love that concept. I have taught many people to fly fish by standing sideways, and throwing 20 ft. of line to their left then their right to get the feel and see a cast and back cast.
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Member III
I was there in October & they still had the north end closed off due to damaged roads from last years rains & that's been a prime area for catching big fish on a fly the last couple of years. If I'm not mistaken, you can camp anywhere you have access to the lake. Not sure if you're up for hiring a guide, but I've done very well with using Rob Anderson from www.pyramidlakeflyfishing.com. He's a great guy & one of the best guides on the lake. He's put me on a 16 lb & a 14.5 lb Lahonton Cutthroat. I'm hoping to get into the 20 lb club in 2018...... Good Luck
