Since this went over like a high-hurtling bullhead on the Steelhead Forum , I thought I might try it here on the General site. The Steelheaders being very shy, modest and self-effacing.*
Or, maybe, this is just a stupid question.
I'll risk it:
A good friend of mine just got back from fishing for Reds in Mosquito Lagoon. Apparently, finesse in casting to the right spot at exactly the right time for a one-shot chance at a fish was too much for this experienced salmon, steelhead, bonefish aficionado. Incidentally, he fishing with a very good guide.
My question: how long does it take to "catch on" to new fish and a new fishing situation. You read; you do the research; you go and are challenged. You cope; you succeed; you don't. For me, given my recent experience on the Umpqua's small mouth bass, I'd say I need at least three days -- maybe a week-- to get into the rhythm, flow, and mental confidence-set to fish well. The advice you get and the experience on river, successful or not, have to be processed to the point where you can deal with the species, the aquatic environment, the weather condition, the palette of flies appropriate for the changing conditions, the refinements of tackle, the requirements of presentation, the time of day, the season of year, and on and on and on. Did I mention that it helps to have fish to fish for?
Any thoughts on approaching a new fishing challenge for the first time?
*Not to mention sophisticated and reserved.
Cheers,
Eric
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Or, maybe, this is just a stupid question.
I'll risk it:
A good friend of mine just got back from fishing for Reds in Mosquito Lagoon. Apparently, finesse in casting to the right spot at exactly the right time for a one-shot chance at a fish was too much for this experienced salmon, steelhead, bonefish aficionado. Incidentally, he fishing with a very good guide.
My question: how long does it take to "catch on" to new fish and a new fishing situation. You read; you do the research; you go and are challenged. You cope; you succeed; you don't. For me, given my recent experience on the Umpqua's small mouth bass, I'd say I need at least three days -- maybe a week-- to get into the rhythm, flow, and mental confidence-set to fish well. The advice you get and the experience on river, successful or not, have to be processed to the point where you can deal with the species, the aquatic environment, the weather condition, the palette of flies appropriate for the changing conditions, the refinements of tackle, the requirements of presentation, the time of day, the season of year, and on and on and on. Did I mention that it helps to have fish to fish for?
Any thoughts on approaching a new fishing challenge for the first time?
*Not to mention sophisticated and reserved.
Cheers,
Eric
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