Jifigz has been a strong contributor to the site since he joined in 2013. His knowledge, support, and patience with other members has always been appreciated. Here on Paflyfish, Jifigz has led the Warm Water Jamborees on the Juniata River in August for several years. It's a fun time for anglers looking to get into summer bass and meet up with other anglers from Paflyfish.
While not from a family of sportsmen, his journey into fly fishing began on his own as a kid and has been a passion his whole life. Jifigz shared, "I used to ride my bike from our rural home to farm ponds and catch bluegill and bass. I remember my cousin's husband took me to the Juniata River (the same place where the WW Jam is now held) and he taught me to catch stonecats with my hands and to drift them deep near the bottom for smallmouths. Smallmouths pull hard, and for a 10-year-old, they pull really hard. Experiences like this helped to further my addiction to chasing fish."
He moved to Florida for several years, and his passion grew through various encounters with different fish species across Florida and then back in Pennsylvania. In his early 20s, he transitioned from bass fishing to fly fishing, discovering a newfound appreciation for trout and wild streams. This shift opened his eyes to the intricacies of fly fishing, from tying flies to decoding hatches. Today, he primarily focuses on trout fishing in secluded streams, always eager to explore what lies around the next bend.
The moderator role on Paflyfish is a balance of educator and cat herder. Jifigz has been a long-time participant on the site, always offering sage advice with a level head. I know he will be a great fit as a moderator on the site. So please help me welcome Jifigz as a new moderator on Paflyfish.
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