There’s more than one way to skin a cat and there’s more than one way to catch a fish! Does that make any sense? Nevermind, after catching my first fish using rod & line some twenty plus years ago, I have finally taken the plunge into the realms of fly fishing. A form of fishing that I’ve always wanted to experience and something on my to-do list for the past 2 years.
Instead of diving into writing about how to catch fish on fly-fishing gear or what flies to use to catch what fish, I’ve decide to chronicle my learning-to-fly-fish adventures.
Taking off on the right foot
It’s a fact that many beginner fly fishers give-up this method of fishing for one reason or another. Some quite soon too and that is a real pity. The most common excuse for hanging up the fly gear is not being able to get the casting right and thus, making the excuse that it is such a frustrating way to catch fish.
Before I could say time flies when you’re having fun, my fly casting lesson with Nafeez is over.
Next for me will be trying to figure out what is all this mumbo-jumbos… weight forward? Tapered line? 6/7 wt? Does a fly reel even have drag at all?
It’ll be great fun being able to compare the effectiveness of catching fish using various methods.
This piece captures the excitement of stepping into the world of fly fishing while acknowledging its challenges. The commitment to chronicling the journey rather than just technique makes it relatable for beginners. The honesty about casting struggles highlights why patience is key, making the adventure all the more rewarding in the end. ??