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bruiser wrote:
I just had surgery for Trigger Finger 4.5 weeks ago. It's been a pain
in my ass for several years. Long fishing trips really wrecked it, in
addition to lots of shovel and rake work each spring.

Splint your finger and rest it for 8-10 days and see if it helps.
Don't try to work it loose, because that will irritate the tendon and
make it worse. I've had a couple of steroid injections but it's not
good to get those year after year because the cortisone softens your
tendons.

So I finally got the surgery and although it's much better, I doubt my
hand will ever quite be the same. I had to get it done or I wouldn't
have been able to function in Alaska later this month. RW and Willi
and the gang (Danl and Bevin) probably won't believe this but I'll
probably fish a little less than my normal "never stop fishing" M.O.

We'll see.

There's a newer "endoscopic" version of the trigger finger surgery that
makes for a quicker recovery. I should have done a little more
homework beforehand because that procedure is much better. I'm just
basing that on anectodal evidence and comparing my experience with a
friend's endoscopic results. Good luck. If you're just now noticing
it you've probably got a few years before it becomes really
debilitating.

bruce h

Yow, I didn't realize this was a potentially chronic thing. Just what I
need, another long term pain. Getting old sucks.

I figured that the extensive paddling was the culprit, and that once I
got back to HK, this would clear up in a week or so and not come back.
Last night, my friend Kevin and I carrried my canoe into new pond to
fish for smallmouth bass (its a new secret spot...very productive btw),
and I carried my end of the boat by the grab loop, stupidly by the same
hand with the problem. This morning, its worse than ever, but loosening
up fast. I can see that I have to be much more attentive to what I do.
Like Peter, I'm also a finger-picking guitar player, so I really don't
want this to start interfering with everything...

--riverman
(typing with one finger)

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"rw" wrote in message
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riverman wrote:

Anyone else had experience with hand injuries or strains from fly
casting?

Have you considered learning to cast with your other hand?

I tried practicing left handed casting on my lawn a few days ago, not
because there's anything wrong with my hand, but because there are
situations where it would be an advantage. I felt extremely awkward, to
the point where I had to quit because I was afraid someone would see me.
:-)

I felt like with some practice I'd get it, but I need to find a private
practice spot.


I was inspired when I saw Lefty Kreh put out 70' of tight loops
effortlessly, first with his right casting hand, then with his left.
Tip: When someone comes by to watch you cast, switch to your normal casting
hand, then when they leave, switch back.
-tom

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On Wed, 02 Aug 2006 07:36:53 -0600, rw
wrote:

riverman wrote:

Anyone else had experience with hand injuries or strains from fly
casting?

Have you considered learning to cast with your other hand?

I tried practicing left handed casting on my lawn a few days ago, not
because there's anything wrong with my hand, but because there are
situations where it would be an advantage. I felt extremely awkward, to
the point where I had to quit because I was afraid someone would see me. :-)

I felt like with some practice I'd get it, but I need to find a private
practice spot.

Start by using your right hand over your left shoulder. Switch hands,
but keep your right hand on the very butt of the rod. You'll find it
easy to cast left handed - well, after awhile.

Dave

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For what it's worth, and old friend told me to use my index finger
instead of my thumb so that I would not over-power my cast. It seemed
to work. My mom used to cast exclusively with her index finger on the
rod instead of the conventional thumb.

Dave

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rw wrote in news:44d0a88c$0$24176
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I tried practicing left handed casting on my lawn a few days ago, not
because there's anything wrong with my hand, but because there are
situations where it would be an advantage.

For me, the cause of my tragic attempts at off-hand casting is usually a
bad wind.

--
Scott
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"Dave LaCourse" wrote in message
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On Wed, 02 Aug 2006 07:36:53 -0600, rw
wrote:

riverman wrote:

Anyone else had experience with hand injuries or strains from fly
casting?

Have you considered learning to cast with your other hand?

I tried practicing left handed casting on my lawn a few days ago, not
because there's anything wrong with my hand, but because there are
situations where it would be an advantage. I felt extremely awkward, to
the point where I had to quit because I was afraid someone would see me.
:-)

I felt like with some practice I'd get it, but I need to find a private
practice spot.

Start by using your right hand over your left shoulder. Switch hands,
but keep your right hand on the very butt of the rod. You'll find it
easy to cast left handed - well, after awhile.

Dave


The easiest way for me learning to cast with the opposite hand was to cast
sidearm so I could see the cast and how the rod was loading, slowly raising
the rod to upright. I also started out with only 30-35 ft. of line and
increased the distance in 2 ft. increments when I felt comfortable.

What's amazing, I found by casting with my opposite (left hand) it has
strengthen the opposite side of the brain as well.
-tom

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Tom Nakashima wrote:
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What's amazing, I found by casting with my opposite (left hand) it has
strengthen the opposite side of the brain as well.

Casting strenghtens the brain ?!!?

I'll have to add that to the arsenal of fly fishing excuses.
"Hey, it's not like I enjoy going fishing you know, but my
brain is a little weak and I need to go strengthen it."

I'm sure that'll go over every bit as well as the old, "But
Budweiser *is* a breakfast food !"

--
Ken Fortenberry

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On Wed, 02 Aug 2006 15:37:06 GMT, Ken Fortenberry
wrote:

I'm sure that'll go over every bit as well as the old, "But
Budweiser *is* a breakfast food !"

Welcome back, asshole. How 'bout a TR.

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Ken Fortenberry typed:
Tom Nakashima wrote:
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What's amazing, I found by casting with my opposite (left hand) it
has strengthen the opposite side of the brain as well.

Casting strenghtens the brain ?!!?

It's what makes roff so. . . cerebral. ;-)
--
TL,
Tim
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"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
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Tom Nakashima wrote:
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What's amazing, I found by casting with my opposite (left hand) it has
strengthen the opposite side of the brain as well.

Casting strenghtens the brain ?!!?
--
Ken Fortenberry

It does sound funny but dexterity-wise, "yes" as in motor skills or muscle
movements.
Casting requires coordination which stimulates the brain cells to grow.
I believe it's the cerebrum that is the part of the brain which controls the
voluntary muscles.
So "yes" again to casting strengthens the brain.
-tom