erhetta
09-24-2007, 07:31 PM
Ok, so after last week's attempts, I went out this afternoon, donning my new waders (more below), and hit the near center of the riffle. I casted for about 30 mins into the riffle, swinging my #12 olive birds nest downstream without a strike. I switched over to an orange fox pupa (I think) I started talking with a guy that I noticed was about to enter the water below me. Second cast with the new fly, my rod jerked and I exclaimed, "Ok, here's one!" It felt small, but I was still pumped. I started to strip him in and felt him fight back a little. I was worried, thinking back to my last week's snap off, but kept the pressure on him without being too forceful. I saw the end of the floating line hit my guide and was almost giddy. I looked out about 12' and saw the head and body of about an 11" chrome beauty.
I slowly pulled another arm length of line in ....*pop*.....slack line. I swear I saw that steelie smile at me as he turned back downstream. I know I saw the other fisherman smile as he turned and walked downstream a bit.
I pulled in my leader and saw I still had my fly, checked the tippett for knots and knicks....and began to cast again...grinning, knowing that soon....it will happen. [-o<
:!: Wader discussion: :!:
Ok, so why the blurb on waders??? Because I did not know the true benefits nor had I ever used a set before today and wanted to give some insight to those out there that may not want to ask the question and might be curious.
I picked up a set of stocking foot, breathable waders at a local sporting goods shop....They actually had a 2x in stock :shock: I put them on and adjusted before wading out in the river.
The first thing I noticed that there was not as much drag on them as I expected there to be. Only a little more then bare legged in my shorts. I immediately noticed that even though the waders felt cool on my skin in the water, I warmed up quite quickly just getting to my casting spot. It was also nice to not be cold, wet, and have to spend 20 mins getting dry after fishing. This really makes me wonder if I might be able to start pulling off an hour of fishing before work now :D
I think my next pair will be a nicer set of Simms from Kiene's, but these will do for now.
There was a huge difference in comfort and I was able to focus on my casting, mending, etc, rather then shifting weight to keep the legs warm. I felt more confident in being able to stand out there for longer and not "fight" nature, but rather just be a part of and enjoy it.
Bottom line: Get them!!!
I slowly pulled another arm length of line in ....*pop*.....slack line. I swear I saw that steelie smile at me as he turned back downstream. I know I saw the other fisherman smile as he turned and walked downstream a bit.
I pulled in my leader and saw I still had my fly, checked the tippett for knots and knicks....and began to cast again...grinning, knowing that soon....it will happen. [-o<
:!: Wader discussion: :!:
Ok, so why the blurb on waders??? Because I did not know the true benefits nor had I ever used a set before today and wanted to give some insight to those out there that may not want to ask the question and might be curious.
I picked up a set of stocking foot, breathable waders at a local sporting goods shop....They actually had a 2x in stock :shock: I put them on and adjusted before wading out in the river.
The first thing I noticed that there was not as much drag on them as I expected there to be. Only a little more then bare legged in my shorts. I immediately noticed that even though the waders felt cool on my skin in the water, I warmed up quite quickly just getting to my casting spot. It was also nice to not be cold, wet, and have to spend 20 mins getting dry after fishing. This really makes me wonder if I might be able to start pulling off an hour of fishing before work now :D
I think my next pair will be a nicer set of Simms from Kiene's, but these will do for now.
There was a huge difference in comfort and I was able to focus on my casting, mending, etc, rather then shifting weight to keep the legs warm. I felt more confident in being able to stand out there for longer and not "fight" nature, but rather just be a part of and enjoy it.
Bottom line: Get them!!!