After today's fishing trip, I am not so sure!! I went out today for 5 hours with a mate who guides (fantastic f/man) but we didn't see a trout...only a platypus...at least no snakes this time. Then went after a trout which hangs directly under a bridge...got bigger than last time....scared him away again...5th attempt and still no luck! Went after the 1/2 lb babies which always rise as the sun sets....couldn't even get a touch...usually get 5 or 6....couldn't i.d. what the hatch was...mix of micro caddis, duns and some little midgy things. 12 fly changes and still diddles. Waded a little too deep to get to them...had to pour the water out of my waders when I got back to the car. Drove home and just missed hitting a wombat and a fox (got off easily this time).
As you can tell, my average trip is like the three stooges in one poor unfortunate. It is you deb who has nothing to worry about!! -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Deborah Duran Sent: Monday, 19 December 2005 12:46 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [VFB] The Fly Tier's Benchside Reference I doubt you would have anything to worry about. :) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Reuven Segal Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 10:01 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [VFB] The Fly Tier's Benchside Reference Deb...a girl like you would be welcome to fish with me anytime....as long as you don't catch more than I do.....I just couldn't allow a girl to outfish me...it would be unheard of!! -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Deborah Duran Sent: Monday, 19 December 2005 12:39 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [VFB] The Fly Tier's Benchside Reference Reuven That's how I started tying flies about 4 years ago now. I joined every swap I could. I still learn from the swaps and now I learn from my students. :) Even tying at a show you always get a few observers that will offer advice to you. Sometimes you get a gem. You never stop learning, someone can always share a good trick or material with you. Now I pick up a lot of my tricks and hints from spending time with a few of the pro-tyers I've met at the shows and on the VFB. If you're ever in the area of a clave or a show and can spend some time there don't miss it. I learn more in the off hours around the campfire or the wine glass now. I've picked up a few friends that will even put up with a girl for a fishing partner. After three years now they even slip with the jokes and forget I'm there. VBG ... That took a while. Warm Regards, Deb -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Reuven Segal Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2005 11:07 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [VFB] The Fly Tier's Benchside Reference It all gets easier and better. I have used the swaps as a way to 'force' myself to try new techniques and styles. Being a beginner, you may try something new that the others haven't thought about because you are new to the game. I had some favourable comments regarding one of my flies, the first I had ever tied using the specific style and I tie like crap!! It is all about fun and trying new things. I don't think that anyone here would consider fly swaps an investment (at least not when doing it from overseas!!), rather it is a way to see new things, ideas and materials. The only thing to consider is that although tying a dozen flies doesn't sound like too much work, when you are trying new materials, techniques and decide to do too many at once(anyone else guilty?? ;) ), it does end up taking A LOT more time than originally thought. Take it easy and LEARN, and most of all have a lot of fun. Reuven
