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To say im new to fly fishing is an understatement. But yesterday I decided to go brave the elements and try again. And luckily I was able to catch my first fish fly fishing. I think I just might be hooked now. It was just a whitefish and it taped 17 5/8". Might go back out again today.
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way to go! A whitefish that big can put up quite a fight - and they usually bite very lightly, so hooking them can take some good reflexes. Looks like you're on the right track.
What fly did you use and where were you fishing?
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Thanks, I was fishing above rockport and using a #16 copper john trailed by a #18 pink scud.
It really did fight hard I had to follow it a little ways down stream before I could land it.
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Good on ya! I can still remember my first hook up on a fly some 30 years ago.....but i can't remember my name these days.
Now that you have the feeling stick with it, it only gets better.
LT
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It isn't really flyfishing unless it is your own fly though right.lol I know I am relegated to fishing with flies no smaller than #12 because I don't have the skills to tie anything smaller. lol Seriously though there is nothing like that first fish. Congradulations!
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[#0000bf]that first fish on a fly.. and[/#0000bf]
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Thanks for all the kind words. Im not sure that im ready to start tying flies just yet, but im sure it's not to far off.
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take your time.. it will come when you are ready.. to me it is all part of the sport..
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I remember my first fish on a fly rod, 20" bow from Minersville reservoir woo what a fish Good on ya for getting something on the lint flingin rod.
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