First Thing on the list of to-do's was removing rusty hooks and replacing them with new hooks, sharpening dulled hooks. Then a quick inventory would reveal what had been lost, snagged, or found a new home. Off to the tackle shop, 2/0 through 6/0 worm hooks, assorted sized of Wacky rig hooks, weedless, and non-weedless, assorted bullet weights, an o-ring kit, and of course more soft plastics.

This will be my second year fly fishing, and oh how excited I am! I started with a Bass pro dogwood canyon cheap 5 weight 9 foot rod, and a white river kingfisher 5/6 reel poorly spooled with discount fly line and backing.    Let me start by saying, I did learn to cast several ways, and how to control my line and fly. but this is not the best outfit for the beginner, why? seeing as its

I Have the luxury of having a fishing family. We get to try things, and figure out what we like and don't like, at eachothers expense.   I currently am using a -10'3" (3" snapped off walking through the woods its my fault, the rod still works great) Shimano Convergence light/slow, with a Pflueger President. loaded with 30LB Power Pro, -a tall Thill Day/Night Float, -smallest barrel

So in 2011, I purchased a Mojo Bass 7' Med/Fast, loaded with a Johnny Morris baitcast reel, and 50lb Power Pro, I set out to learn how to baitcast. My first few tries were in the yard with a knowledgeable family member, and before I knew it, I was pitching...and was very good at what they call a "birds nest". It is one Year later, I can pitch, flip, Cast underhand and overhand. Everything went

Today was a Great day for fishing, not so much catching. we landed One First cast, first light. I Guided a good friend Justin, loaded with my float rod combo, he cast where I instructed, and effortlessly caught the gorgeous steely you see in the Thumbnail, released to fight another day.  Very nice sunny, calm day. Lots of bites, no commitments. but never fear they aren't going to