Since the thread showed interest, Ill update... Its been quite a while since I touched the fly rod, but I picked it up again and for some reason, the timing came much more natural. Weird how that works some times!
Anywho.. Im not perfect or pro level... BUT, I am a LOT better than I was. I got some whacky side cast going well for when under a tree, etc.. having a LOT OF FUN with it. Though my casting distance leaves a lot to be desired, Im laying out a lot flatter line and avoiding the bull whip cast 98% of the time.
I guess... I just needed to step away from it for a while. Its strange.. but it seams to me, the HARDER I TRY, the harder it is. If I just relax, the false cast, the cast and the roll cast ALL come much easier.
I still need more practice, and probably will till I take my dirt nap... but this is WAY better than spin casting!!
In honor of my (our) accomplishments, Id like to present: "Two rookies fly fishing"
I have since bough her, her own fly rod kit... Its a Courtland from Wally for $40, but its got a sweet action to it and nice line!
I have not had a chance to take her fishing with it yet, because of area flooding, so another week or two maybe.
EB
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