Any flyfishermen on here?

Jimmy, look on the butt of the reel seat and see if there is a name on it. Maybe something just in front of the cork grip. It may need a restoration to be functional but non the less it is an heirloom. Keep it unless money is tight. Check ebay for an idea on the value. Let me know if you want to sell em.

Mike, You have an "Automatic" reel. Great for quick retrieves. I think i have 4 or 5 of em but never use em. We hit Mammoth Springs on a very regular basis. In the summer i've been known to fish at least 4 days a week, maybe more. Rock Bridge is also fun. Google it. 11 and 12 lbers. To say the least they can be fun on a #1 rig. I'll post some pics after i get the camera out. I've got some relic bamboo stuff and some old glass rods. Most times i'll use a graphite ultra lite #1 in a very slow action. I've got my reel for the 00 rod and it's already loaded with line and backing but i dont have the rod yet. The blank is $311 and now ya gotta get it built. Told the wife i thought i could make it all happen for around $750. Mike do you have any neopene aders?

Took a casting class at Bass Pro this weekend with my son and brother just to see where i ranked in the world of casting. The instructor gave one on one instruction as he walked down the line. When he came to me he just walked on by and said "Never mind". Maybe i was unteachable. Who knows. I then pulled other members aside and assisted Rob, the instructor. This was great fun with my son and brother.

Yes i do ty my own flies and poppers. Try tying up a deer hair mouse and catchin those channel cat on a flyrod.

Cuda20, nice fish. You are definatly in the fishing zone. Try a smaller weight rod and learn to fight the fish. You'll love it. Learn to feather or palm the reel and finger the line for the drag system. IMO the reel is for holding the line, nothing else.

I haven't posted any pics on my new computer in the shop so it looks like i'll have to get down to the task at hand. Thanks for the replies guys. Good stuff.


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