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Wooded streams? Try a roll cast or bow & arrow cast.
I don't leave home without a fly rod in the rig. Between the fly rod and my camera, my down time is pretty full.
How do you spend your "down" time on the trail?
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I don't leave home without a fly rod in the rig. Between the fly rod and my camera, my down time is pretty full.
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Many people that I speak to out on the trail are either intimidated or fascinated by it. I cannot stress this enough, ANYONE can do it. It is beautiful hobby to get into. The simple fact that you can trick a fish with mockery of their natural diet, or in some cases, something that looks flashy as all hell. Just make the jump for it. There are plenty of basic starter kits, Tenkara that is, that will amaze you what approximately $100 can do.
Many people that I speak to out on the trail are either intimidated or fascinated by it. I cannot stress this enough, ANYONE can do it. It is beautiful hobby to get into. The simple fact that you can trick a fish with mockery of their natural diet, or in some cases, something that looks flashy as all hell. Just make the jump for it. There are plenty of basic starter kits, Tenkara that is, that will amaze you what approximately $100 can do.
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That amazing, yet unfortunate, moment when you realize that your bow cast hasn't cast and you look down at the only thing you caught was your finger.....
That amazing, yet unfortunate, moment when you realize that your bow cast hasn't cast and you look down at the only thing you caught was your finger.....
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I'm fascinated by it now and I've never done it. It's not so much the cost or the learning curve...for me it's about slowing down. Between backpacking, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, survival run, geocaching, traveling, photography, 8mm film making...etc., etc. I just haven't had time...but I want to make time...I want to make time.
Do it!I'm fascinated by it now and I've never done it. It's not so much the cost or the learning curve...for me it's about slowing down. Between backpacking, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, survival run, geocaching, traveling, photography, 8mm film making...etc., etc. I just haven't had time...but I want to make time...I want to make time.
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A few of the things you just described are great ways to facilitate fly fishing. ;) I hike, bike, 4x4 and kayak to get to my favorite fishing spots. When winter hits and fishing slows down I tie like crazy to restock my fly boxes. I've been known to carry my vise with me on winter treks and tie while sitting next to the fire. If you ever find yourself in Central Texas let me know. I'll take you to a spot that will hook you on fly fishing for life.I'm fascinated by it now and I've never done it. It's not so much the cost or the learning curve...for me it's about slowing down. Between backpacking, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, survival run, geocaching, traveling, photography, 8mm film making...etc., etc. I just haven't had time...but I want to make time...I want to make time.
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Agreed, I know a lot of guys out this way that have rod holders on their mountain bikes. Tying flies sounds like a great activity do while I'm sitting around the fire while camping or backpacking. I may take you up on that offer...I'm getting the itch to plan a summer road trip/expedition for 6 weeks. So, it sounds great!
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I tend to set up the bigger HF antenna, and make some contacts....
Example from last March, 60 miles down North Padre Island, near the Mansfield Chanel.
Example from last March, 60 miles down North Padre Island, near the Mansfield Chanel.
I am making a run there after i finish body mounts and some cancer repairs.I tend to set up the bigger HF antenna, and make some contacts....
Example from last March, 60 miles down North Padre Island, near the Mansfield Chanel.
Most of my efforts regarding camping are directly related to fishing and hunting.
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Playing some Cribbage on a homemade Cribbage board made out of slab white pine with a little bark left on. Hand whittled pegs.
Listening to Link Wray on the Bose bluetooth Soundlink. A cold beer on the table looking lonesome at me.
Listening to Link Wray on the Bose bluetooth Soundlink. A cold beer on the table looking lonesome at me.
Once upon a time I would play cribbage or Kubb. Now I just keep track of my kid. Not complaining though, he can pretty entertaining.
