I've always chuckled at flyfishing double-speak. The classic example: a "strike indicator." I have an idea. Let's call strike indicators what they really are... bobbers. Yarn, foam, balloons, plastic, whatever. They float on the surface... when they go under, they tell you to set the hook. Like a bobber.
Actually I have a better idea. Let's call them training wheels. Okay, they're not really wheels, per se, but you get the point.
I'm really tired of the elitist attitudes of one group of "sportsmen" against the another. Especially the so called "purists". I've never seen the purist flyfisher forego thier high tech waders to go natural, (waderless). They always seem to have the higher priced rods instead of a willow branch, never using horse hair and a bent pin. exactly where is the line drawn? I thought the idea was to get out there and enjoy the outdoors. I'm all for a little good natured ribbing, been accused of dealing out a little myself. I think people should just step back a bit and chill out. Trying to elevate oneself above another about equipment or tactics ends up making some look like snobs and fools.
Well,now the secret is out there. Locals here in northeaster ohio/western pa have been using this method for as long as i can remember, except we use real maggots too, they're slightly smaller than wax worms and seem to do better in clearer water.
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Strike Indicators, Bobbers, and Training Wheels20
I've always chuckled at flyfishing double-speak. The classic example: a "strike indicator." I have an idea. Let's call strike indicators what they really are... bobbers. Yarn, foam, balloons, plastic, whatever. They float on the surface... when they go under, they tell you to set the hook. Like a bobber.
Actually I have a better idea. Let's call them training wheels. Okay, they're not really wheels, per se, but you get the point.
I'm really tired of the elitist attitudes of one group of "sportsmen" against the another. Especially the so called "purists". I've never seen the purist flyfisher forego thier high tech waders to go natural, (waderless). They always seem to have the higher priced rods instead of a willow branch, never using horse hair and a bent pin. exactly where is the line drawn? I thought the idea was to get out there and enjoy the outdoors. I'm all for a little good natured ribbing, been accused of dealing out a little myself. I think people should just step back a bit and chill out. Trying to elevate oneself above another about equipment or tactics ends up making some look like snobs and fools.
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raelly nice smallie. congrats. this'll motivate my nephew!
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Well,now the secret is out there. Locals here in northeaster ohio/western pa have been using this method for as long as i can remember, except we use real maggots too, they're slightly smaller than wax worms and seem to do better in clearer water.
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