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Has Anyone In History Had a Better Start in Fly Fishing?
By Kirk Deeter
Meet my new fishing buddy, Dylan Looze, from Round Rock, Texas... He is an intern with Trout Unlimited, who has joined me and the TU crew on a couple road trips as part of the Field & Stream "Best Wild Places" tour. (You'll be hearing more from me about some gonzo adventures in the high country in the coming weeks... but it's not my
turn yet, and besides, that's not the point right now.)
The star of this show is Dylan, soon to be 19, with whom I was lucky enough to be standing shoulder-to-shoulder, trading shots with dries, when he hooked his very first rainbow trout on a fly. My honor. But it gets much better...
Within the past several days, Dylan has hooked and landed: Brook trout, rainbows, brown trout, Colorado River cutthroat trout... and the extremely rare Apache trout, and Gila trout. Mind you, the young man had never been fly fishing for trout before this trip. There are, of course, no official records to track these things, but I'm willing to guess this be this might be the most stellar collection of trout species caught in consecutive days ever to launch a fly angler's career. If there's any better, I haven't heard about it...
at least not yet.
The kid can cast, no doubt. But he also brings some genuine passion to this game. And that's what makes this story shine. Then again, I'm at a point where I get far more fired up about people catching "the bug" than I am about anything that pulls on my line.
Question is... what's next Dylan? Whatever it is, I'm sure it will be good. Keep after it... I'll fish with you any day. --Deeter
Photo by Kevin Cooley
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Just stay focused on acquiring the skills that will get you a very good paying job that provides you time off to go fishing, anywhere you want!!
I guided a rich young man, and his son one time who had fished all over the world, and he told me something I will never forget. "I've got a lot of money, and I have friends that have a lot of money, but they don't have the TIME, and money like I have." He had a construction business, and also owned a travel agency that he flew around the world on fishing, and it was a business expense. And I got a good tip that day as well.
I think the young kids call it "Living the Dream".
Wow, thats awesome alright! One of those experiences that many only dream of. Good work Dylan
Wow, what a fortunate guy! I just started fly fishing myself just a few days ago, but I haven't even come close to this type of success.
Make sure you take notice that Deeter wrote something about the kid being a good caster. That is an essential. And part of that then becomes good line control as part of that casting/presentation thing. I was on the SF of the Snake yesterday fishing 8 miles of the lower river, and had outstanding fishing, great weather, and a good time. The last place we were going to stop at, there were 4 anglers in the riffle. A gravel bar that dropped off into a deep pocket that held lots of fish for us several days before. We floated by, and it looked like dad, and three young guys fishing this pocket let's call it. Several of the young guys were flailing the water. Lines splashed down on the water. I doubt that they did very well, not only because of 4 guys fly fishing in a small area, but because of the poor presentations being made as well. The moral to the story is to stay focused on good casting and presentation of of your fly.
now once i get the right fly rod i'll surprised if i get even one of those species for my first time
Hey! Over here. At the bottom of the page. Is there any room for an 60 Year old intern? Most of us have never had the luck to travel carte blanc to waters were all these species are held and stand next to such an eminent sports fellow. Is anyone feeling as green. What an opportunity Dylan. And you guys. Don't teach him any of those silly drinking games I hear so much about.... oh to late!
That is great! Glad to see he can and is taking the opportunity now. Are you and Tim going to risk taking him to dirty water for carp?
I am thrilled to hear this about Dylan. He went to high school just a few miles up the road from me, and is the product of an aquatic science program that included Trout Unlimited's "Trout in the Classroom"program. He was mentored by his teacher, Trey Nobels (a TU member).
Through the efforts of Chris Hunt (media director for Trout Unlimited's Sportsman's Conservation Project), and the officers and board of directors of the Guadalupe River chapter of Trout Unlimited, Dylan was afforded this great opportunity. We are excited for him, and look forward to hearing more about his adventures.
Mark Dillow, VP of Chapter Affairs, Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited
ditto fflutterfly.... us sixty somethings are good at fetching thermos bottles, lugging bags up hills, reading the slush pile, and those other intern things....how come we aren't catching fish like this kid.....
just hope he knows how lucky he is.
I can't begin tell y'all how reading your comments have made my wife and me feel, yes truly a life changing experience for Dylan. Dylan has fished with us since before he could walk and these days he usually out fishes me. Fresh water and saltwater, we do it all, but this past year during the white bass run it was our first year to say hey fly rods only and I couldn't believe how the folks on the San Gabriel took to him, try this try that and boom he was on it. The gift of this opportunity for our son is one we can only dream of, but I know where I want to go for vacation next summer! This has opened doors, and shown a young man how much more is out there. Dylan has a goal of becoming a TX Game Warden and thanks to people like Mr.Nobels dreams do come true. Chris Hunt, Deeter and the gang many thanks. Joe & Cindy Looze
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I think the young kids call it "Living the Dream".
Just stay focused on acquiring the skills that will get you a very good paying job that provides you time off to go fishing, anywhere you want!!
I guided a rich young man, and his son one time who had fished all over the world, and he told me something I will never forget. "I've got a lot of money, and I have friends that have a lot of money, but they don't have the TIME, and money like I have." He had a construction business, and also owned a travel agency that he flew around the world on fishing, and it was a business expense. And I got a good tip that day as well.
Wow, what a fortunate guy! I just started fly fishing myself just a few days ago, but I haven't even come close to this type of success.
Hey! Over here. At the bottom of the page. Is there any room for an 60 Year old intern? Most of us have never had the luck to travel carte blanc to waters were all these species are held and stand next to such an eminent sports fellow. Is anyone feeling as green. What an opportunity Dylan. And you guys. Don't teach him any of those silly drinking games I hear so much about.... oh to late!
I am thrilled to hear this about Dylan. He went to high school just a few miles up the road from me, and is the product of an aquatic science program that included Trout Unlimited's "Trout in the Classroom"program. He was mentored by his teacher, Trey Nobels (a TU member).
Through the efforts of Chris Hunt (media director for Trout Unlimited's Sportsman's Conservation Project), and the officers and board of directors of the Guadalupe River chapter of Trout Unlimited, Dylan was afforded this great opportunity. We are excited for him, and look forward to hearing more about his adventures.
Mark Dillow, VP of Chapter Affairs, Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited
just hope he knows how lucky he is.
Wow, thats awesome alright! One of those experiences that many only dream of. Good work Dylan
Make sure you take notice that Deeter wrote something about the kid being a good caster. That is an essential. And part of that then becomes good line control as part of that casting/presentation thing. I was on the SF of the Snake yesterday fishing 8 miles of the lower river, and had outstanding fishing, great weather, and a good time. The last place we were going to stop at, there were 4 anglers in the riffle. A gravel bar that dropped off into a deep pocket that held lots of fish for us several days before. We floated by, and it looked like dad, and three young guys fishing this pocket let's call it. Several of the young guys were flailing the water. Lines splashed down on the water. I doubt that they did very well, not only because of 4 guys fly fishing in a small area, but because of the poor presentations being made as well. The moral to the story is to stay focused on good casting and presentation of of your fly.
now once i get the right fly rod i'll surprised if i get even one of those species for my first time
That is great! Glad to see he can and is taking the opportunity now. Are you and Tim going to risk taking him to dirty water for carp?
ditto fflutterfly.... us sixty somethings are good at fetching thermos bottles, lugging bags up hills, reading the slush pile, and those other intern things....how come we aren't catching fish like this kid.....
I can't begin tell y'all how reading your comments have made my wife and me feel, yes truly a life changing experience for Dylan. Dylan has fished with us since before he could walk and these days he usually out fishes me. Fresh water and saltwater, we do it all, but this past year during the white bass run it was our first year to say hey fly rods only and I couldn't believe how the folks on the San Gabriel took to him, try this try that and boom he was on it. The gift of this opportunity for our son is one we can only dream of, but I know where I want to go for vacation next summer! This has opened doors, and shown a young man how much more is out there. Dylan has a goal of becoming a TX Game Warden and thanks to people like Mr.Nobels dreams do come true. Chris Hunt, Deeter and the gang many thanks. Joe & Cindy Looze
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