newby questions!!

"katie star" wrote in message
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Ken Fortenberry wrote in message
gy.com...
You are NOT a nice person.

He's agree, most likely.

How many people out here had questions about what sized line/reel/rod
to use? Probably a lot.

Yes, many have, but most weren't already set up to go on a flyfishin'
excursion, before they knew anything about flyfishin'. However, I was in a
similar situation as yourself, when my father left me all of his gear and I
had nothin' to do but learn to use it--however, tragically.

In what part of the country do ya live. I suggest that you search out folks
of like mind--flyfishin' wise that is--and see if ya can't get some person
to person instruction. If ya live anywhere near NC, you got a ****-pot full
of ROFFians willin' and able to assist ya. Not to mention several that
might like to know what color Mercedes you'd like to own!

HTH

Op

"Guyz-N-Flyz" wrote in message
nk.net...

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Yes, many have, but most weren't already set up to go on a flyfishin'
excursion, before they knew anything about flyfishin'. However, I was in
a
similar situation as yourself, when my father left me all of his gear and
I
had nothin' to do but learn to use it--however, tragically.

In what part of the country do ya live. I suggest that you search out
folks
of like mind--flyfishin' wise that is--and see if ya can't get some person
to person instruction. If ya live anywhere near NC, you got a ****-pot
full
of ROFFians willin' and able to assist ya. Not to mention several that
might like to know what color Mercedes you'd like to own!



Op, I wonder if this person has a passing familiarity with somebody we used
to know as "deepfry." Kissing cousins?
Bob

"Bob Patton" rwpmailatcharterdotnet wrote in message
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Op, I wonder if this person has a passing familiarity with somebody we
used
to know as "deepfry." Kissing cousins?
Bob

Naw, Deeply Fried was a shootin' star, IMMHO, and didn't even have to
cajones to show-up at the 'clave with his buddies, in Oct, as threatened.
Lord knows we get enuff trolls around here to gag a maggot, but I will
attempt to be engagin' until one is *officially* outted as a Hobbits worst
enemy. Especially, if I think I might have a shot at a future fishin'
buddy/buddet/SWMBO!

Op --So when we gonna get
together.......................................... ......and fish of
course?--

"Guyz-N-Flyz" wrote in message
news

//snip//
Op --So when we gonna get
together.......................................... ......and fish of
course?--


I told SWMBO this morning that I was going to go to the Smokies in the
spring - she said she has different plans . . . But I'm trying to plan for
April or May and still maintain a level of civil discourse.
Bob

"Bob Patton" rwpmailatcharterdotnet wrote in message
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"Guyz-N-Flyz" wrote in message
news

//snip//
Op --So when we gonna get
together.......................................... ......and fish of
course?--


I told SWMBO this morning that I was going to go to the Smokies in the
spring - she said she has different plans . . .

Even a poor sap like myself knows that the phrase, "I told" and the acronym
SWMBO, should NEVER be used in the same sentence! Jeez Bob, what are ya
tryin' to do to mankind?

But I'm trying to plan for
April or May and still maintain a level of civil discourse.

This sounds wise! Lookin' forward to seein' and meetin' ya in the near
future, well as long as ya maintain a civil discourse with your SWMBO, of
course!

Op

Bob

"Guyz-N-Flyz" wrote in message ink.net...
"katie star" wrote in message
...
Ken Fortenberry wrote in message
gy.com...
You are NOT a nice person.

He's agree, most likely.

How many people out here had questions about what sized line/reel/rod
to use? Probably a lot.

Yes, many have, but most weren't already set up to go on a flyfishin'
excursion, before they knew anything about flyfishin'.

Actually I have fly fished many times before, I am just still a novice
(ok probably intermedate). I have caught trout, half pound steelhead
and salmon before but am still at the intermediate/novice level.

My equipment was not very expensive, sth and okuma reels are only
about $30 - $40, several of the rods were handed down.

katie star wrote:

Actually I have fly fished many times before, I am just still a novice
(ok probably intermedate). I have caught trout, half pound steelhead
and salmon before but am still at the intermediate/novice level.

In that case, Katie, you're probably more knowledgeable than many of the
self-styled experts here.

BTW, ignore Fortenberry. He gets his rocks off by insulting ROFF
newbies. It's predictable.

--
Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

"katie star" wrote in message
om...
Actually I have fly fished many times before, I am just still a novice
(ok probably intermedate). I have caught trout, half pound steelhead
and salmon before but am still at the intermediate/novice level.

Well, if you have caught steelhead and salmon, and still consider yourself a
novice, I don't know what to call myself--though I wouldn't come, if I
called myself, anyway.

My equipment was not very expensive, sth and okuma reels are only
about $30 - $40, several of the rods were handed down.

Expensive is really a relative term. I imagine that those hand-me-downs are
priceless, regardless of value.

Anyway, hang-in here. ROFF ain't such a bad place to learn and carouse, if
ya like that sorta thing and have a thick skin.

Op

"katie star" wrote...
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Actually I have fly fished many times before, I am just still a novice
(ok probably intermedate). I have caught trout, half pound steelhead
and salmon before but am still at the intermediate/novice level.

Then something is missing. How could you have "fly fished many times before" if
you don't "know the basics of rod weights, reel weights, and line weights" or
know what "turn over a fly" means? Inquiring minds want to know.
--
TL,
Tim
(this reeks of rdean)
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

Katie .Bar the door.
john

"katie star" wrote in message
om...
"Guyz-N-Flyz" wrote in message
ink.net...
"katie star" wrote in message
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Ken Fortenberry wrote in
message
gy.com...
You are NOT a nice person.

He's agree, most likely.

How many people out here had questions about what sized line/reel/rod
to use? Probably a lot.

Yes, many have, but most weren't already set up to go on a flyfishin'
excursion, before they knew anything about flyfishin'.

Actually I have fly fished many times before, I am just still a novice
(ok probably intermedate). I have caught trout, half pound steelhead
and salmon before but am still at the intermediate/novice level.

My equipment was not very expensive, sth and okuma reels are only
about $30 - $40, several of the rods were handed down.