Re: [VFB] Fishfinders vs. Blue Ribbon Trout Waters

[mark romero]

I agree with Tony, no bobbers for me. I don't even use strike indicators, 
rather rely on my own senses. Fishing with just your eyes is a drag. And as 
for fish finders.........isn't that supposed to be you? DUH! Going fly 
fishing is your one chance to get away from all the phonieness of the 
technical world. Listen to Bobby Watson's CD Urban Renewal and the track, 
High Tech Trap. That'll tell you all you need to know. Of course there is a 
ton of high tech trappings in the recording studio, but as Rahsaan Roland 
Kirk said, "Don't let the cross cross you up, let the cross help you get 
across. Now we all have a cross to bear, so go on and deal with it, and then 
leave it alone." From Bright Moments. mark(willow)


From: Tony Spezio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [VFB] Fishfinders vs. Blue Ribbon Trout Waters
Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2003 14:17:09 -0500
You have my hand. I enjoy the challenge. I happen to have a thing about
BOOBBERS. It is a personal thing and this does nit reflect on any one
that uses them. They do the job but not for me. This morning Mike and I
hit the river. What a great morning, Calm not a cloud in the sky and
about 65* F.
First Thing when I got out of the boat is I had not put my fly box back
in my vest. I had also tangled my leader the last time I was out and had
not replaced it. Mike started fishing and and almost as soon as he made
the cast he was on to a fish. I had to borrow a fly from him. He gave me
one of his killer red flies. I could not do a thing with it, while mike
was catching quite a few nice trout. Mike was using a BOBBer, I was not.
The end result was that I did not land a fish all morning. Had three
LLR. I had a great morning just being out with a good friend. I guess it
goes the same about a fish finder. if you are happy using it then use it
if you have a thing about it then stay away from it.
I really don't think it has a place in Fly Fishing. As one list member
said, he would like it to see the bottom not looking for fish.
I think I might of stepped on my own tail.
Tony    [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Mark Klemick wrote:

> Hi Folks,
>
> Could I ask for a show of hands?
>
> There�s something about fish-finders that makes me cringe.  Somehow
> they seem kind of unsporting because they peel back the mystery that
> makes fishing fun.
>
> In general I�d say that fly-fishing offers great rewards in large
> part because it�s more challenging.  Doesn�t sonar technology remove
> some of that challenge and lessen the reward?
>
> Maybe I�m all wet (like the last time I fell in the river) but I
> really like getting AWAY from all the gizmos while I�m fishing.
>
> Whaddaya think�  you gonna get one?  Should they be banned from
> protected waters?
>
> Mark
>
> =====
> Mark Klemick            ! GoFishGo !          [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
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