08-17-2007, 02:06 PM
[font "Verdana,Arial,Helvetica"][black][size 1][b]Post:[/size][/black][/font] [font "Verdana,Arial,Helvetica"][black][size 1]Wow! What a story! I thought you were born with a fly rod in your hand. I never knew that you could do the sp...sp...sp.......you know, the other type of fishing.[cool][/size][/black][/font][/b]
In a way you are right, I did grow up with a FF rod in my hand. Growing up in Glenn's Ferry, I had an old Monty (Bamboo) 9' 6wt and a telescopic Metal fly rod. Both very heavy (specially for a small child) and bvery hard to cast, so the answer was to go get a cheap spinning out fit. Times have dramatically changed. But it is still possible to get a nicer rod for around $100. plus, just keep in mind it WILL be ASIAN made.
My sister in law has been trying to make the transition from spinning to Fly Fishing, and is having a hard time with the different casting styles. I actually saw here trying to false cast a Mepps on her spinning outfit....now that can be dangerous[cool]
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In a way you are right, I did grow up with a FF rod in my hand. Growing up in Glenn's Ferry, I had an old Monty (Bamboo) 9' 6wt and a telescopic Metal fly rod. Both very heavy (specially for a small child) and bvery hard to cast, so the answer was to go get a cheap spinning out fit. Times have dramatically changed. But it is still possible to get a nicer rod for around $100. plus, just keep in mind it WILL be ASIAN made.
My sister in law has been trying to make the transition from spinning to Fly Fishing, and is having a hard time with the different casting styles. I actually saw here trying to false cast a Mepps on her spinning outfit....now that can be dangerous[cool]
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