Newbie Hi

[Bob A]

Brief intro: Bob Adams, of Springfield, twice retired now with lots of miles on me. Started fishing when I was about 8 yrs old in small millponds back east and my first fish was a mean chain pickeral caught on a dead minnow being dragged through some weeds. Did a little fly fishing back east in upstate NY years ago but finally got back into it about 4 yrs ago here in Missouri. Also got my wife flyfishing 3 years ago following an operation for a brain tumor, thinking would be good therepy (and it was). She took to fly fishing from day one and is the best fishing partner I could ask for. We typically fish 3 days a week when warm enough, favoring Taneycomo but fish Bennett sometimes as a change of pace. Met a lot of great fisherman (and fisherladies) on the water, to include a number of local Taney fishermen, all good guys (and gals). God willing, a few more years and a few more fish yet to go.

[Sharps4590]

Hey Bob!

Welcome to the board! My wife is my favorite and best fishing partner too. She never quite got the knack of a fly rod but she's sure rough on the fish with an ultra-light spin rig.

Glad your wife has recovered so nicely and you're enjoying your retirement.

Vic

[Kansas Fly Fisher]

I agree . . . my wife is my favorite fishing partner also. She just got started fly fishing this year and we had a great season. I just got her a complete set-up for Christmas and can't wait for her to open it. I'm sure we will be making a trip to Taney in the very near future so she can give it a whirl.