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fly fishing question #285240 03/23/12 08:20 AM
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 137 Warren, Ar D dennis mcclain
dennis mcclain D Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 137 Warren, Ar	ok this might seem to be a dumb question, but thats not ever stopped me before. what do you do after you cast? let the fly sit there? imediatly bring it back for another cast? I think i understand the cast, but beyond that, there isnt much info on what to do. It looks like something fun to learn, but fly fishing isnt something that ive ever heard of anyone doing around here. so i have no one to ask for instruction. thanks for the help

Re: fly fishing question dennis mcclain #285253 03/23/12 09:57 AM
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Sunil Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,300 Likes: 450 Somerset, PA	It depends on if it's a dry fly or wet fly (floating vs. sinking). If it's a wet fly, and assuming no current like in a pond, you can start to move it. In a pond setting, I usually just let a dry fly sit unless it's an imitation of something that should move on the water like a mouse or frog. I'd let a frog site for a little bit though. Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:" "She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."

Re: fly fishing question Sunil #285260 03/23/12 10:26 AM
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dennis mcclain D Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 137 Warren, Ar	so I guess the term i was looking for was " working the fly" Im guessing by moving it, i would just start pulling the line with my hand? is there any action in with the rod, like walking the dog?

Re: fly fishing question dennis mcclain #285266 03/23/12 11:20 AM
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george1 Lunker G Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,794 Plano Texas	Originally Posted By: dennis mcclain ok this might seem to be a dumb question, but thats not ever stopped me before. what do you do after you cast? let the fly sit there? imediatly bring it back for another cast? I think i understand the cast, but beyond that, there isnt much info on what to do. It looks like something fun to learn, but fly fishing isnt something that ive ever heard of anyone doing around here. so i have no one to ask for instruction. thanks for the help Just like any other fishing, let the fish tell you how they want it - change up your retrieves - varies from day to day - open water or structure - fishing shallow - fishing deep... N.E. Texas 2 acre and 1/4 acre ponds Original george #173 (22 June 2002)

Re: fly fishing question george1 #285483 03/25/12 07:58 PM
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dennis mcclain D Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 137 Warren, Ar	ok im hooked. went out today and casted in the pond a few times. caught 8 in all. 5 bg, 2 gsf, and 1 bullhead. it was a blast. below are a pic of my first flyfishing fish, and my first "fly" or attempt at tying one Attachments

Re: fly fishing question dennis mcclain #285493 03/25/12 08:37 PM
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esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 29,788 Likes: 1295 Grovertown, Indiana	Looks good! Wait 'till something big grabs the fly, or one of the smaller BG as you are bringing it in. www.hoosierpondpros.com http://www.pondboss.com/subscribe.asp?c=4 3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).

Re: fly fishing question dennis mcclain #285518 03/26/12 06:39 AM
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george1 Lunker G Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,794 Plano Texas	Originally Posted By: dennis mcclain ok im hooked. went out today and casted in the pond a few times. caught 8 in all. 5 bg, 2 gsf, and 1 bullhead. it was a blast. below are a pic of my first flyfishing fish, and my first "fly" or attempt at tying one Way to go my friend - you just took fishing to the next level! Nice fly ... N.E. Texas 2 acre and 1/4 acre ponds Original george #173 (22 June 2002)

Re: fly fishing question george1 #285526 03/26/12 07:30 AM
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Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,555 Likes: 411 Hurst & Bowie, Texas	Heckuva nice fly for a first. It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color. Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done. Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa

Re: fly fishing question Dave Davidson1 #285699 03/27/12 03:03 PM
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djstauder Hall of Fame Junior Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,012 Mississippi	Dennis, When using a floating bug imitating fly, I usually "wiggle" the end of my flyrod in a side to side manner a couple of inches 3 or 4 times, stop, then repeat after about 10 seconds. Small wiggles will make the bug look likes its trying to swim or move it's wings. Kinda like a cricket or grasshopper looks when it is on the surface. 1 ac pond LMB, BG, RES, CC

Re: fly fishing question djstauder #285717 03/27/12 05:48 PM
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JKB Hall of Fame 2015 Lunker J Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,692 Michigan	Thought I would paste these: Really Nice!!! Last edited by JKB; 03/27/12 05:50 PM.

Re: fly fishing question JKB #285964 03/29/12 01:07 PM
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dennis mcclain D Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 137 Warren, Ar	Went out yesterday and pitched the fly I tied ( picture above) about the 3rd cast something hit it, and snapped it off my line. so at least something down there liked my first fly tie

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