On Sun, 24 Sep 2006 20:16:08 -0400, Mr. Opus McDopus wrote:

"Ivan" wrote in message
oups.com...
Hi all..

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Concernin' casting, go to http://www.sexyloops.com/index.shtml and click on
there fly casting link. Buy some books, read up. Get out in the yard and
tie a fly on that you have clipped the hook off of, or tie a wad of yarn on
to the tippet and begin castin'.

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Stick around here, learn to grow a very thick skin, and remember: There are
no stupid questions, just stupid people who ask questions! :~^ )

Op

Opus has a good point (yes, it's a bad pun) about snipping the hook or
casting some yarn. Should help to save your ears and the back of your neck
until that thick skin develops....

You don't say if you have kids or a sweetie. Be forewarned. When you are
learning to cast, if any of such are around they will be hook magnets.
Almost guaranteed. Not a way to become popular around the house!

I speak from some limited but painful experience.

Dan in Wyoming