Comments on: My Fly Fishing Mentor: Casting an Idea http://www.outdooress.com/2009/11/my-fly-fishing-mentor-casting-an-idea/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-fly-fishing-mentor-casting-an-idea Fly Fishing ~ Living Life Outdoors Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:48:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Nerveracker http://www.outdooress.com/2009/11/my-fly-fishing-mentor-casting-an-idea/comment-page-1/#comment-185 Nerveracker Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:11:57 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=500#comment-185 Good stuff there. I just recently became one of those snobby fly fishermen. As far as mentors go. My grandfather is and has always been my mentor. He taught me how to fish. He taught me how to hunt, and do all of those "outdoorsy" things. He never fly fished, it was always a "pole" and some rapalas or some plastic lures of sorts. Being originally from North Carolina, I cut my fishing teeth on trout (we always used corn) and bass. I learned the most invaluable lessons from my grandfather. To this day, when I catch a "big" fish, I'm on the phone with him telling him all about it. Back in late August this year, I picked up a fly rod from Wal-Mart. I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy fly fishing, and didn't want to spend an entire paycheck to find out. It was/is a Scientific Anglers Trout starter kit. Included a 5/6 # rod, reel (Mid arbor which I'll never go back to) and some WF-F 6 (which I replaced almost immediately). I didn't have anyone to really give me instruction, so I read and watched youtube until my eyes bled. I took the knowledge that I'd read and seen and went outside and mimicked it until I got it close. Needless to say, since then I've put close to 70 days on the water. I've caught big fish (my first steelhead was @ 12lbs totally unintentionally), that I caught on that SA 5/6 wt I've hung several other large fish @ 6-8 lbs steelhead on it as well, while fishing for trout here in Oregon. My friend and his dad were extremely instrumental in piquing my interest in fly fishing. Now, my spinning gear is stored and has been passed down to my children. My son is interested in possibly taking up the fly rod as well. fish on! Dave Good stuff there. I just recently became one of those snobby fly fishermen. As far as mentors go. My grandfather is and has always been my mentor. He taught me how to fish. He taught me how to hunt, and do all of those “outdoorsy” things. He never fly fished, it was always a “pole” and some rapalas or some plastic lures of sorts. Being originally from North Carolina, I cut my fishing teeth on trout (we always used corn) and bass. I learned the most invaluable lessons from my grandfather. To this day, when I catch a “big” fish, I’m on the phone with him telling him all about it. Back in late August this year, I picked up a fly rod from Wal-Mart. I wasn’t sure if I was going to enjoy fly fishing, and didn’t want to spend an entire paycheck to find out. It was/is a Scientific Anglers Trout starter kit. Included a 5/6 # rod, reel (Mid arbor which I’ll never go back to) and some WF-F 6 (which I replaced almost immediately). I didn’t have anyone to really give me instruction, so I read and watched youtube until my eyes bled. I took the knowledge that I’d read and seen and went outside and mimicked it until I got it close. Needless to say, since then I’ve put close to 70 days on the water. I’ve caught big fish (my first steelhead was @ 12lbs totally unintentionally), that I caught on that SA 5/6 wt I’ve hung several other large fish @ 6-8 lbs steelhead on it as well, while fishing for trout here in Oregon. My friend and his dad were extremely instrumental in piquing my interest in fly fishing. Now, my spinning gear is stored and has been passed down to my children. My son is interested in possibly taking up the fly rod as well.

fish on!

Dave

]]> By: John http://www.outdooress.com/2009/11/my-fly-fishing-mentor-casting-an-idea/comment-page-1/#comment-157 John Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:03:15 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=500#comment-157 Great story! My grandfather was my mentor. Teaching me to fish was one thing however, his passion for the outdoors and how to respect it was always a priority. Many lessons learned while in the back woods of Maine. He passed away years ago however, his impact on what to do out there was so great I often ask myself today, what would he do? To this day he is still my mentor. Great story!
My grandfather was my mentor. Teaching me to fish was one thing however, his passion for the outdoors and how to respect it was always a priority. Many lessons learned while in the back woods of Maine. He passed away years ago however, his impact on what to do out there was so great I often ask myself today, what would he do? To this day he is still my mentor.

]]> By: She's So Fly - Sherri Russell http://www.outdooress.com/2009/11/my-fly-fishing-mentor-casting-an-idea/comment-page-1/#comment-156 She's So Fly - Sherri Russell Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:05:41 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=500#comment-156 Great post Rebecca. I am currently working with my own mentor and am very grateful. It is my hope to pass on this tradition and personally mentor others in the future other than just my blog. Great post Rebecca. I am currently working with my own mentor and am very grateful. It is my hope to pass on this tradition and personally mentor others in the future other than just my blog.

]]> By: Wolfy http://www.outdooress.com/2009/11/my-fly-fishing-mentor-casting-an-idea/comment-page-1/#comment-150 Wolfy Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:43:53 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=500#comment-150 Rebecca, Very nice post, and a very well done blog. I only recently found your blog through some of my blog buddies. I started flyfishing after college - mentored by the guys in a local club - and I actually taught my Dad how to fly fish when he was in his late 50's. He still goes to a friend's cabin for a fly fishing getaway every year! I've been lucky enough to flyfish all across the country and a lot of the world, and used to work in the FF industry. Now I'm relegated to Chicago area - possibly the worst place in the US to live if you are a flyfisherman - and spend most of my time fishing conventional tackle. My blog has some flyfishing material, but not much due to my lack of trout access. Still, it is a fishing blog, and you're welcome to come over and check it out. I'll be adding your site to my blogroll later today. keep up the good work Wolfy Rebecca, Very nice post, and a very well done blog. I only recently found your blog through some of my blog buddies. I started flyfishing after college – mentored by the guys in a local club – and I actually taught my Dad how to fly fish when he was in his late 50′s. He still goes to a friend’s cabin for a fly fishing getaway every year! I’ve been lucky enough to flyfish all across the country and a lot of the world, and used to work in the FF industry. Now I’m relegated to Chicago area – possibly the worst place in the US to live if you are a flyfisherman – and spend most of my time fishing conventional tackle. My blog has some flyfishing material, but not much due to my lack of trout access. Still, it is a fishing blog, and you’re welcome to come over and check it out. I’ll be adding your site to my blogroll later today.

keep up the good work

Wolfy

]]> By: Darrin Cladwell http://www.outdooress.com/2009/11/my-fly-fishing-mentor-casting-an-idea/comment-page-1/#comment-149 Darrin Cladwell Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:58:02 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=500#comment-149 My dad was also my mentor, especially when it comes to fly fishing. He got me hooked and I hope I can do the same for my kids one day! Great post! Thanks for taking a look at my website. It's not nearly as cool or put together as yours is, but maybe one day. :) I'm updating it regularly, check it out from time to time; I'm always in need of some good advice! Happy Fishin' Darrin My dad was also my mentor, especially when it comes to fly fishing. He got me hooked and I hope I can do the same for my kids one day! Great post!

Thanks for taking a look at my website. It’s not nearly as cool or put together as yours is, but maybe one day. :) I’m updating it regularly, check it out from time to time; I’m always in need of some good advice!

Happy Fishin’

Darrin

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.outdooress.com/2009/11/my-fly-fishing-mentor-casting-an-idea/comment-page-1/#comment-145 Rebecca Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:51:15 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=500#comment-145 Marc, Kara, Kirk, Rob and Kentucky Jim~ Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts and even a few of the mentors in your life. I think at this point I could write a book about ALL the lessons I learned from T- over the years. Means the world to me. I should have mentioned in my entry that the ironic part is T- is the farthest from a fly fishing snob that a person gets, despite his one moment. Anyway, I'm sure I'll be writing about him again.......you know....write what you know and experience~ Rebecca Marc, Kara, Kirk, Rob and Kentucky Jim~
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts and even a few of the mentors in your life. I think at this point I could write a book about ALL the lessons I learned from T- over the years. Means the world to me. I should have mentioned in my entry that the ironic part is T- is the farthest from a fly fishing snob that a person gets, despite his one moment. Anyway, I’m sure I’ll be writing about him again…….you know….write what you know and experience~
Rebecca

]]> By: Kentucky Jim http://www.outdooress.com/2009/11/my-fly-fishing-mentor-casting-an-idea/comment-page-1/#comment-143 Kentucky Jim Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:11:07 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=500#comment-143 Lovely story. I do think that fishing and the fish and the environmental causes that support fish would benefit by fishermen/women/people recognizing that we have more in common, and are not really so different. That said, I don't own a spinning rod. Keep meanin' to pick one up... Lovely story. I do think that fishing and the fish and the environmental causes that support fish would benefit by fishermen/women/people recognizing that we have more in common, and are not really so different. That said, I don’t own a spinning rod. Keep meanin’ to pick one up…

]]> By: Rob http://www.outdooress.com/2009/11/my-fly-fishing-mentor-casting-an-idea/comment-page-1/#comment-142 Rob Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:14:27 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=500#comment-142 Very good story. I guess FF snobs are good for something eh? Very good story. I guess FF snobs are good for something eh?

]]> By: Kirk http://www.outdooress.com/2009/11/my-fly-fishing-mentor-casting-an-idea/comment-page-1/#comment-141 Kirk Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:43:50 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=500#comment-141 Imagine what life would be like had it not been for the pompous audacity of the angling snob from the S.F. of the Ass River! Great stuff. It was a friend of my dad's who got me interested in fly fishing when I was a kid, and the first lesson I remember was, as you learned, never to refer to it as a "pole" ever again. I ventured away from it as my teenage years introduced me to cars and girls, but later I returned to the way of the fly and it has defined me ever since. Thanks for another thought-provoking, great read. Imagine what life would be like had it not been for the pompous audacity of the angling snob from the S.F. of the Ass River! Great stuff. It was a friend of my dad’s who got me interested in fly fishing when I was a kid, and the first lesson I remember was, as you learned, never to refer to it as a “pole” ever again. I ventured away from it as my teenage years introduced me to cars and girls, but later I returned to the way of the fly and it has defined me ever since. Thanks for another thought-provoking, great read.

]]> By: Kara http://www.outdooress.com/2009/11/my-fly-fishing-mentor-casting-an-idea/comment-page-1/#comment-140 Kara Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:34:41 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=500#comment-140 Great post. I love reminiscing about when I started to learn to fish. My Great Grandmother (now 103 years old) first taught me to dunk (the dreaded) worm and then my father taught be to fly fish at a very young age. He and I have been fishing together for over 20 years and I love every minute we get to spend on the water together. I taught my (then) boyfriend how to fish when we were in college and he went on to be an incredible guide and now teaches me more (as my husband) than I thought there could ever be to fly fishing. I am thankful to those who taught me passion for the outdoors and especially fly fishing. Great post. I love reminiscing about when I started to learn to fish. My Great Grandmother (now 103 years old) first taught me to dunk (the dreaded) worm and then my father taught be to fly fish at a very young age. He and I have been fishing together for over 20 years and I love every minute we get to spend on the water together. I taught my (then) boyfriend how to fish when we were in college and he went on to be an incredible guide and now teaches me more (as my husband) than I thought there could ever be to fly fishing. I am thankful to those who taught me passion for the outdoors and especially fly fishing.

]]> By: Marc http://www.outdooress.com/2009/11/my-fly-fishing-mentor-casting-an-idea/comment-page-1/#comment-139 Marc Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:23:35 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=500#comment-139 Rebecca, Excellent post, we all can learn from someone with the ability to teach a craft they have great skill with, we just need the desire and find the right person. I am not a hunter, but my mentor is teaching me the ins and outs of hunting mountain lion here in AZ, I am excited about this new adventure even though I will not pull a trigger, only shoot video, the skill is in the knowledge and the process of learning! Rebecca,

Excellent post, we all can learn from someone with the ability to teach a craft they have great skill with, we just need the desire and find the right person.

I am not a hunter, but my mentor is teaching me the ins and outs of hunting mountain lion here in AZ, I am excited about this new adventure even though I will not pull a trigger, only shoot video, the skill is in the knowledge and the process of learning!

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