Fishing

[InWithBothFeet]

I never could stand watching a bobber. I liked crank baits so there was some casting and retrieving activity on my end and when they hit, they hit. No wondering if that was a bite or just bobbing in the wind. The most fun I had was with ultralight gear in creeks. Never took anything home, just catch the little tykes and toss them back.

 

[mikethompson]

I don't get to go fishing as much as I'd like - if at all. I just love the stillness of the water.

 

[trouttimes]

Now that I’ve moved from Colorado, I guess I should change my name.
I spend lots of time trying to learn bass fishing from a kayak.

 

[anotherbob]

Despite coming from a family with an interest in fishing and picking cockles. I think if my survival depended on fishing, I would have starved to death many years ago.

me too. I always seem to catch the worst fish. But still good at catching fish so I guess I might not starve.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

Just went fishing this morning! Caught a small flouder, but had a great time!

 

[Scottmi]

That is the same one for me. Wish I still had it.

Still in good working order!

 

[SmokingInTheWind]

My father in law introduced me to fly fishing and fly tying. We had some great times. When he passed away I drifted away from it. I hadn’t fished in about ten years. My wife and I moved to New Mexico a year ago. Fortunately our neighbor across the street is a hardcore fly fisherman. He encouraged me to dig out my gear and go to the San Juan river with him. I was a little rusty, but I saw some big browns and rainbows landed by my neighbor and other fishermen. Let’s just say I’m back at it.

 

[Scottmi]

interesting discussion.
I am a long time fly fisher. In an analogy with pipe smoking, to summarize the comparison of the two. My first pipe efforts were a five buck medico with a cheap full on aromatic that rendered me unable to form words for days after puffing up an inferno. The same with fishing. the first endeavour with the equivalent of a popeil pocket fisherman rod, a float at the end the size of a melon, one foot leader and a fly that resembled a feather duster. When cast and hit the water, the wake went for miles. The cast resulted in spooking the fish in the spot, away for a week.
Times changed over time. I now am a pretty good angler with fine equipment and I now have great times and yes, my formulative years as a pipester now have me enjoying a pipe whilst fishing, now reward me with a great experience.

I've developed a preference to fly rods as well (though most of my fishing these days is trolling for salmon). I even printed/have a 3d printed fly reel designed by a Vancouver BC guy.

 

[Flatfish]

me too. I always seem to catch the worst fish. But still good at catching fish so I guess I might not starve.

For me its not just that I'm not particularly good at fishing. In fact since buying a rod, the only living thing I've had on the hook is the Police and Crime Commissioner whom I accidently snagged on the beach.

Unless I catch a battered cod fillet or some breaded scampi, I'm not really interested.
Some smoked Haddock would also be acceptable.
None of the above are easily caught on a rod and line though.

 

[anotherbob]

Unless I catch a battered cod fillet or some breaded scampi, I'm not really interested.
Some smoked Haddock would also be acceptable.
None of the above are easily caught on a rod and line though.

Stores get a bit mean when you fish in the frozen asile of their shop.

 

[RookieGuy80]

Stores get a bit mean when you fish in the frozen asile of their shop.

Not as angry as zoos or aquariums get, let me tell you!

 

[Mike N]

I”ve collected vintage fly reels for over 40 years. Nothing better than casting for trout with pipe clenched..

Here are a few Peder Jeppesen “Silver Salmon” pipes I always bring along.

 

[bpinkstaff]

Enjoyed a smoke last night while Walleye Fishing! Both relax me.

 

[FLDRD]

Now that I’ve moved from Colorado, I guess I should change my name.
I spend lots of time trying to learn bass fishing from a kayak.
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My oldest is still in CO and he likes to go to Marble and fly fish on Beaver Lake and maybe the Crystal river, I recall as generally your old area. It's a newer experience for him but he's enjoying it - and he brings them home and eats them most times.

 

[LingerMore]

I just returned from the Northwoods of WI. Visiting a friend from college. Spent a few hours each day throwing flies at bluegill, rock bass, largemouth, and small mouth bass. Love catching bluegills just as much as the bass, so much fun on a fly rod. I always tell myself I need to do that more. Mostly chase trout in the rivers here in CO.

Tight lines and full bowls friends.

 

[trouttimes]

My oldest is still in CO and he likes to go to Marble and fly fish on Beaver Lake and maybe the Crystal river, I recall as generally your old area. It's a newer experience for him but he's enjoying it - and he brings them home and eats them most times.

That is my old stomping grounds. I fished the upper Crystal some but mostly small fish so a 3wt. cane rod is just perfect. The Frying Pan was what I would call home water but it’s getting so crowded now and too many guides to really enjoy below the lake.