Hello from North Western Pennsylvania

[Jim Taddeo]

Hello everyone I'm Jim.

I'm new to the forum here but not new to fishing at all as I've been at it for well over forty years now. I had taken quite the pause in the middle there as life unfortunately became complicated enough to require choosing other things over my hobbies. Regardless I've now unpacked all of my gear, sorted through my tying materials (sadly I lost a few necks to bugs), tied up some new bugs that caused the ladies to go "eeeww", and this past weekend managed to coax a couple of nice mountain rainbows to eat some of my artificial caddis nymphs.

So to avoid long winded blathering I just wanted to say hello, I'm back at my passion and intend on never stopping again, and I wish you all clean water, tight lines, and ample free time.

IMO, there's nothing better than catching wild trout on fly's you've tied except for putting them back and teaching the next generation how to do the same.........

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JT

 

[airborne 82nd]

Hello and welcome , great to hear youve got back into what you enjoy .
Great group here ,you’ll fit right in enjoy.
Airborne

 

[kentuckysteve]

Welcome to the forum,Jim.

 

[mcnerney]

Jim
Welcome to the forum!
We're glad to have you join in with us and I totally agree with your view "nothing better than catching wild trout on fly's you've tied except for putting them back and teaching the next generation how to do the same........".

 

[AlfieOstrum]

Hello and welcome, Jim!

 

[dennyk]

Hi Jim add my welcome! Bet it feels great to be back out there amongst 'em!

:welcomean

Denny

 

[spm]

IMO, there's nothing better than catching wild trout on fly's you've tied except for putting them back and teaching the next generation how to do the same.........JT

Well said.

Welcome to the forum, Jim. And back to the sport.

steve

 

[Ard]

Hi Jim,

Welcome to the forum, it's always good to see some Pennsylvania waters from here.

Ard

 

[trs]

Hello Jim,
Welcome, I'm sure you'll be a valuable addition.

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[Esteban Urban]

Welcome JT, I'm from Northern PAtagonia Argentina and new to the forum too!

Regards,
Esteban.

 

[Jim Taddeo]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.

JT

 

[r_brian]

Welcome. I learned to trout fish in NW PA 60 years ago. My parents were born and raised in West Hickory, along the banks of the Allegheny River. Spent many a summer there.

Brian

 

[fredaevans]

Add my welcome from Southern Oregon; Rogue River is minutes away if you want to give it a go. Seasons over, but come September the fish will coming in. Bunk over at my house; motor home is out front so lots of room.

Shxt, lights just went out!! This I don't need at 0400!! I will collect Mz Dog and go back to bed. So why is the internet connection working????

fae

 

[Anthoni814]

Hello everyone I'm Jim.

I'm new to the forum here but not new to fishing at all as I've been at it for well over forty years now. I had taken quite the pause in the middle there as life unfortunately became complicated enough to require choosing other things over my hobbies. Regardless I've now unpacked all of my gear, sorted through my tying materials (sadly I lost a few necks to bugs), tied up some new bugs that caused the ladies to go "eeeww", and this past weekend managed to coax a couple of nice mountain rainbows to eat some of my artificial caddis nymphs.

So to avoid long winded blathering I just wanted to say hello, I'm back at my passion and intend on never stopping again, and I wish you all clean water, tight lines, and ample free time.

IMO, there's nothing better than catching wild trout on fly's you've tied except for putting them back and teaching the next generation how to do the same.........

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JT

As another nw Pennsylvanian, hello and welcome. I just started tying this winter. Looking forward to catching a fish on my own flies.

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[Jim Taddeo]

If we never do anything more than tie just one ( yeah right ) and manage to coax a single fish to take it.......for me the sense of accomplishment is complete.
Thanks folks, I hope to be adding some content of value soon (that means I've been fishing of course) :fish2:

Stick with it and most importantly have fun. I'm certain that I will now spend a small fortune on fly fishing, much to the gain of local fly shops, craft stores, and other merchants of "tying supplies"

Tight lines to one and all, catch and release is the way to go, IMHO

 

[Anthoni814]

Caught some trout this weekend on a pheasant tail nymph and a cream colored mop fly I made to look like a grub. So gratifying.

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[Anthoni814]

Caught some trout this weekend on a pheasant tail nymph and a cream colored mop fly I made to look like a grub. So gratifying.

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The mop fly is about 3/4 the size of the one I put in the picture.

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[Joey Bagels]

Pennsylvania is on my list of places to wet a line some day. You’re a lucky guy, Jim. Glad you started posting with a great photo. We can always use more photos around here, so don’t be shy!


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[fortrout]

Hello Jim. Welcome from a fellow Newbie.

 

[rockriver]

Welcome from the U.P. I see PA still has license must be exposed rule that they had back when I lived there.