Late quote today as I have been out
fishing. It was time to see what the new rod was capable of. I loved it.
Suddenly the fly landed where I wanted it to land... with a line as straight as
I wanted it to be. Casting into the wind wasn't a problem
anymore. And it was christened with a nice Rainbow which took the fly in a way
I've never experienced before. It came from beneath like shot from a gun, took
the fly and continued up in the air. When I hooked it, it was probably 50 cm's
above the water. Too bad it took me this long to buy it. Now the season is
running to an end... :o(
But to the
quote:
"A good
fly-rod is worth every cent you pay for it -- and more; also it should be said
that good tackle of any sort is not only its own reward but is absolutely
essential if you would have the best of the sport. Shoddy tackle conduces to
careless work on the stream and consequently to poor success. On the other hand,
good tackle tends to interest one in its proper handling, both in casting and
also fishing the flies, and as a result the angler finds his interest and
success increasing rather than otherwise."
(From 'The Fine Art of Fishing', by Samuel G. Camp)
(From 'The Fine Art of Fishing', by Samuel G. Camp)
/Nick
