Newbie: Hi I’m new to this site but it seems to be really cool. I’m a beginner fishing guy and hope to learn something from this site. Recently I bought a cabin in Old Station Ca. It...

Bill Webb Loc: Redding Ca

Hi I’m new to this site but it seems to be really cool.
I’m a beginner fishing guy and hope to learn something from this site. Recently I bought a cabin in Old Station Ca. It borders on Lassen National Forest . Hat Creek is literally a 5 minute jaunt from my gate. Lots of trout in the creek and I can catch my limit pretty quickly. I’m wanting to try my luck at fly fishing one day, there are several lakes close by. Baum lake especially has caught my attention. Also I’m interested in steelhead fishing on the Trinity river and Sacramento River, I’ve tried but to no avail. I’m hoping that using this site might help me become a better fisherman.

audigger53 Loc: Severn, MD

Welcome there is lots of good info here. I can say that all here will help out with questions or advice.
Well except for the Attic. LOL Gets a little warm there sometimes. But it is still all good on the site.
I'll send you a tip on the trout fishing I learned at like 18. LOL

Bill Webb Loc: Redding Ca

Sounds great
Thanks

nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT

Bill Webb wrote:

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Bill, Welcome to our Stage. I can pretty much guarantee that everyone in this group will attest to the fact that their involvement here makes better fisherpersons and better , more caring people in general. If you follow the activity here daily for a while, you'll see what I mean.
I've got a tip for using this site, when responding to someone's post if you press the "Quote Reply" button, their post will show above your reply, and that will show all of us who you are replying to. Saves a lot of confusion.
Good Luck, 🍀.

Bill Webb Loc: Redding Ca

Got it I think
Thank you

Bill Webb Loc: Redding Ca

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Thank you

nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT

Bill Webb wrote:

Thank you

My Pleasure, Bro.

Geomike Loc: Forest Ranch, CA

Bill Webb wrote:

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Hi Bill. Welcome to the Stage. Check this site for info on how to get stated in fly fishing. I'm a member of my local club and have met many fishers who are willing to share their experiences.
https://www.shastatrinityflyfishers.com

Bill Webb Loc: Redding Ca

Geomike wrote:

Hi Bill. Welcome to the Stage. Check this site for info on how to get stated in fly fishing. I'm a member of my local club and have met many fishers who are willing to share their experiences.
https://www.shastatrinityflyfishers.com

I’d love to hopefully real soon
Thanks

audigger53 Loc: Severn, MD

Bill Webb wrote:

I’d love to hopefully real soon
Thanks

Hint for you. when I first started to try fly fishing, I took about 30 feet of yarn and put it through the rod.
Started working the rod until I could get most of it in the air in the back yard.
Then when I used a reel with the fly line it was not a problem.
Just a hint for you. Don't remember where I read that learning tip years back. LOL

Bill Webb Loc: Redding Ca

audigger53 wrote:

Hint for you. when I first started to try fly fishing, I took about 30 feet of yarn and put it through the rod.
Started working the rod until I could get most of it in the air in the back yard.
Then when I used a reel with the fly line it was not a problem.
Just a hint for you. Don't remember where I read that learning tip years back. LOL

Thanks for the tip
Here’s the deal I have my Grandfathers old fly rod and reel, it’s like made in the late 40s. The man at the fly shop said it would work okay, of course not nearly as good as today’s models but never the less it would get me started. I believe it is one of the first aluminum rods made. It is a Garcia Conlin.5 star.

audigger53 Loc: Severn, MD

Bill Webb wrote:

Thanks for the tip
Here’s the deal I have my Grandfathers old fly rod and reel, it’s like made in the late 40s. The man at the fly shop said it would work okay, of course not nearly as good as today’s models but never the less it would get me started. I believe it is one of the first aluminum rods made. It is a Garcia Conlin.5 star.

The trick is getting the back and forth on the rod so the line is airborne before you cast it.
That is where learning with the yarn comes in. If you really just want to have fun, get some small bass Poppers, about 1/4 inch and tie them to the end of the line with some 6-8 LB mono, about a foot or so. Work the sides of a lake for Blue Gills. half the time they hit it, its not in their mouth. Just pure fun though.

Bill Webb Loc: Redding Ca

audigger53 wrote:

The trick is getting the back and forth on the rod so the line is airborne before you cast it.
That is where learning with the yarn comes in. If you really just want to have fun, get some small bass Poppers, about 1/4 inch and tie them to the end of the line with some 6-8 LB mono, about a foot or so. Work the sides of a lake for Blue Gills. half the time they hit it, its not in their mouth. Just pure fun though.

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nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT

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Bill, don't get discouraged if you don't get it in 10 minutes, nobody does. But once you get the timing down, and are fluid and relaxed, you'll love it. And, you can put it down for years, and in a couple of false casts, you'll have it back. I learned from my Grandfather, who was a grouchy, difficult old man, but he was soooo patient with me. I was just 7 years old. Loved him even more after that. We spent some really pleasant moments doing this for many years. Just me and him. He had 14 other Grandkids, but we had something special. (Besides that beautiful bamboo fly rod). I still have it over 65 years later, it's one of my most precious possessions.

audigger53 Loc: Severn, MD

Forgot, you don't "Snap it", like Nutz says relax and start off slow and easy, once you get your back and forth smooth, let out more yarn.