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buck75
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Hey all,
I am new to fly fishing and wanted to get your take on the proper approach to fly fishing. I picked up the most necessary gear (rod/reel, flies, waders, etc) and I have been out a few times so far this year. I should mention that I talked one of my friends into trying fly fishing this year and he also picked up the necessary equipment to get started.
The few times I've been out, I haven't expected to catch any fish as I know that I've got a lot to learn about fly fishing. In essence, I've been treating those few times as practice runs. Meaning that I haven't been paying much attention to the flies that I've got tied to the end of the line and have been working on technique, placement, etc.
I have to say that I've learned quite a bit on my own from the experience in relation to fishing in tight quarters with branches, trees or other obstacles while out there. It's not the same as practicing in my backyard where I can load up and get 40 feet of line out.
Am I setting myself up for failure by not paying attention to hatches and appropriate conditions or should I continue to focus on technique(s) until I am more comfortable?
Thanks for any and all input!
I am new to fly fishing and wanted to get your take on the proper approach to fly fishing. I picked up the most necessary gear (rod/reel, flies, waders, etc) and I have been out a few times so far this year. I should mention that I talked one of my friends into trying fly fishing this year and he also picked up the necessary equipment to get started.
The few times I've been out, I haven't expected to catch any fish as I know that I've got a lot to learn about fly fishing. In essence, I've been treating those few times as practice runs. Meaning that I haven't been paying much attention to the flies that I've got tied to the end of the line and have been working on technique, placement, etc.
I have to say that I've learned quite a bit on my own from the experience in relation to fishing in tight quarters with branches, trees or other obstacles while out there. It's not the same as practicing in my backyard where I can load up and get 40 feet of line out.
Am I setting myself up for failure by not paying attention to hatches and appropriate conditions or should I continue to focus on technique(s) until I am more comfortable?
Thanks for any and all input!