http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/ Introduce yourself and get to know other forum members... en Mon, 20 May 2013 22:06:59 GMT vBulletin 30 http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/images/misc/flyfishing_red/rss.jpg http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/ http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/member-introductions/319763-greetings-neighbors-fellow-line-slappers.html Sun, 19 May 2013 00:25:46 GMT My home is the wonderful Willamette Valley of Western Oregon. The mountains and the coast and the desert are all within easy driving distance. We are blessed with rivers here, truly blessed. I began to fly fish back in 2003 so I started late in life. My wife had been horribly injured in a... My home is the wonderful Willamette Valley of Western Oregon. The mountains and the coast and the desert are all within easy driving distance. We are blessed with rivers here, truly blessed.
I began to fly fish back in 2003 so I started late in life. My wife had been horribly injured in a horse riding accident and I was working and taking care of her. Did not get much sleep for a very long time. I was going crazy; had no recreation, really no time for it, but I needed time for me. I was losing it. One day out of nowhere I thought about fly fishing. I do not know where the thought came from but there it was. I bought a basic outfit and went out the back door, crossed the yard into the pasture and started throwing the line around. Thank goodness for online resources. Eventually I gave the rod and reel to a fellow's foster son. I can still see his smile. Anyway, I bought more rods and reels and found time for myself. I fished for bluegills down the road a ways and for cutties and rainbows in the little river that runs through town. Fish were caught including a lovely coastal cutthroat on a fly I tied. It was my first trout. To this day I could show you exactly where I caught it even though it has been more than ten years. Since then I have accumulated a richness of rods and a cornucopia of fly reels. I became a better fly fisher and my wife slowly healed to the point where that was that for her. She is my hero because she was supposed to be a cripple and you should see her walk. My fly fishing and her body got better together. Probably both are as good as they will ever be and both are likely better than either of us thought they could be. So, this dear sport saved my sanity. I owe it something and try to give to new fly fishers whatever I can whenever I can. THere are a few things that are truly dear to me: my wife, my dog, my children and my fly fishing gear. Good fishing to all of you stewards of the water.
Paul ]]> Member Introductions rockthief http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/member-introductions/319763-greetings-neighbors-fellow-line-slappers.html http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/member-introductions/319580-new-forum.html Thu, 16 May 2013 19:12:50 GMT Hi there. Just joined you on this terrific forum. Haven't had a chance to go through it all but it looks like a heck of a nice sight.

I grew up in Minnesota fishing walleye on spinning tackle. My dad and I mostly fished Central Minnesota lakes and the Mississippi River. I moved out to Virginia about 25 years ago and took up fly fishing 13 years ago. I fish primarily in the Shenandoah National Park for brook trout in the mountain streams but when the water gets low and warm in the late summer I usually fish smallmouth on the Shenandoah River. I have a lot of fun doing both but hiking and climbing over boulders after brook trout gets harder every year.

I look forward to reading this site and Ill chime in where I can. ]]> Member Introductions cuffer http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/member-introductions/319580-new-forum.html http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/member-introductions/319536-sayin-hey-texas.html Thu, 16 May 2013 04:23:15 GMT Was looking for some bass fly info and ran across the forum. Wow! A lot of info for a relative newbie to sort through. Been rampin' up for about 3 years and have the basic gear and skills. I'm lucky, because my daughter and SIL live in NC, and he is a skilled and avid fly fisherman. He takes me to some of the most awesome trout spots in NC, VA, or TN. And, one of my best friends has a boat on Lake Fork in east Texas...bass heaven.

So, I'll be readin' and learning more than posting, but I reserve the right to ask stupid questions from time-to-time :D ]]> Member Introductions sax http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/member-introductions/319536-sayin-hey-texas.html http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/member-introductions/319467-new-fly-fishing-ma.html Wed, 15 May 2013 13:25:35 GMT Hi All, I took the 2 day Orvis Fly Casting school in Manchester VT this past weekend and now I'm fired up and ready to jump in to the sport! I am looking for help with fly rod outfit recommendations for up to $350.

I will be fishing small streams & medium size rivers here in MA but also a lot of time on huge lake Winnepesaukee in NH.

Talking with the Orvis guys I think I need a 6 weight set-up to handle the lake and the great smallmouth action plus Trout and Salmon in the Spring while also being able to handle the small trout in the rivers.

I'd like to buy Orvis but the Clearwater outfit for $250 is on backorder until late July and I want something now. The Access is very nice but it costs $500 so too much. Would a 5 weight Clearwater work for what I want to do?Any non Orvis recommendations?

Thanks, Dave ]]> Member Introductions englishspringer http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/member-introductions/319467-new-fly-fishing-ma.html http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/member-introductions/319454-new-fly-fishing-pa.html Wed, 15 May 2013 10:23:53 GMT Hey everyone! From northeast PA. I bought a fly rod a few years ago. After tring to cast in my yard I hung it back up on the rack. But two months ago I decided to dedicate my time to learning this sport. I wish I started years ago! I never thought this would be so fun! This is the first time... Hey everyone! From northeast PA. I bought a fly rod a few years ago. After tring to cast in my yard I hung it back up on the rack. But two months ago I decided to dedicate my time to learning this sport. I wish I started years ago! I never thought this would be so fun! This is the first time fishing a river and for trout. I think I'm in love! Haha . Hopefully I find as much info as I can possibly need here thank you all. ]]> Member Introductions gt9r http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/member-introductions/319454-new-fly-fishing-pa.html