Hi name is Chris, I just turned 41 I’m debating on getting into fly fishing, something to past the time when I’m not chasing deer or turkeys. Been looking at all the gear an other things that are involved with fly fishing an it’s overwhelming to say the least lol . Hunting is so much easier to learn an read sign. Just wondering what got you guys into fly fishing an how many years you’ve been at it ? Thanks
Hi Chris.
I started FF 2005.
Living in Seattle. Enjoying modest success throwing spoons & spinners for Salmon & Steelhead.
I routinely fished a big variety of water traveling 1-2 hrs. There are NUMEROUS LEGENDARY creeks & rivers in Pacific NW.
The Stillaguamish River is one of those with a FF ONLY section I would always drive past on my way to throw spoons on The Skagit.
In a fun way, It REALLY bothered me that I could not stop, scout & fish that FFO section of "The Stilly" like I would any other water.
After several of these " drive bys" over cpl years...I said F_ck IT !!!
I am gonna budget $200 and learn how to play the game.
Best decision I ever made.
Go with your instincts.
Not so much about results or immed gratification.
It is all about time on the water.
Your victories, small & large will come, mixed with doses of zero fish days and technical frustrations.
If u have come this far, sounds like u r headed in the right direction.
