Keeping Cool in the Off Season

[Dean Romig]

I have always longed for the classic, parabolic action of a cane rod but I don't think I would be comfortable using one - it's like being afraid of falling and damaging a precious 28 gauge CHE with 30" barrels. I am quite happy with my graphite Thomas & Thomas rods and my Winstons.... and they come with a guarantee - not so with a Parker Hawes.

[Mills]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

I have always longed for the classic, parabolic action of a cane rod but I don't think I would be comfortable using one - it's like being afraid of falling and damaging a precious 28 gauge CHE with 30" barrels. I am quite happy with my graphite Thomas & Thomas rods and my Winstons.... and they come with a guarantee - not so with a Parker Hawes.

Very true. I already broke one rod this season too.

[Marc Retallack]

Go ahead and buy all that fancy stuff. If you don't look like you belong on the cover of a fly-fishing rag, you're not really fly-fishing.

IMHO. learning to make an accurate 20'-25' cast that doesn't smack your leader/tippet/fly on the water is the most important thing you can do starting out. Learn that and most everything else will come along with time spent on the water.

The stream I fish most often here in SC PA is a great place to take newbies. The water is Gin clear which allows you to see how the fish react to how different flies are presented along with being able to see them as they feed on natural sources of food. It's been a great aid to me over the years.