duckydoty Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Finally made the leap into the two hander world on Lake Taneycomo. For Christmas I recieved a 12' 6", 6 weight Clearwater rod and real set up with a 450 grain skagit head. I was finally able to get out yesterday and give it a try. About a month ago, I recieved some casting lessons from fellow forum member westbranch fly and have since watched a few videos on YouTube. Had an hour or so before work so I decided to head to the river and give it a try. Corps were running at least two units, maybe 3. I did not bring waders and headed to the flats between outlet 1 and 2. Fumbled around for a little while just casting the tip and leader without a fly to insure I would not hook myself. After getting comfortable with that, I tied on a pine squirrel sculpin and started to concentrate more on fishing. I was able to throw 45 to 50 feet of line consistently and every now and then got 60 feet of line out there. Now remember, this is all from the bank with no waders and no back casting room. I eventually hooked up with a nice 18-19 inch rainbow marking my first fish ever on a two hander. Heading back out there in a bit to get some more of that before working again today. laker67 and Phil Lilley 2 A Little Rain Won't Hurt Them Fish.....They're Already Wet!! Visit my website at.. Ozark Trout Runners
BilletHead Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Way cool friend! I was gifted a two hander. I think it is a seven weight. Messed with it some but not fished with it yet. Low end Cabelas. May have to take lessons from you, BilletHead "We have met the enemy and it is us", Pogo If you compete with your fellow anglers, you become their competitor, If you help them you become their friend" Lefty Kreh " Never display your knowledge, you only share it" Lefty Kreh "Eat more bass and there will be more room for walleye to grow!" BilletHead " One thing in life is for sure. If you are careful you can straddle the barbed wire fence but make one mistake and you will be hurting" BilletHead P.S. "May your fences be short or hope you have long legs" BilletHead
duckydoty Posted January 13, 2015 Author Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks Marty. I think I'm going to like this. A Little Rain Won't Hurt Them Fish.....They're Already Wet!! Visit my website at.. Ozark Trout Runners
duckydoty Posted January 13, 2015 Author Posted January 13, 2015 Went back out for a few more casts this morning. Temp on truck said 14 and it sure felt like it. Picked up a couple more fish on the 2 hander and on a new color skeem on a fly. Ham, Phil Lilley and Flysmallie 3 A Little Rain Won't Hurt Them Fish.....They're Already Wet!! Visit my website at.. Ozark Trout Runners
Ham Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 That first fish was a chunk for sure. Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish
Nighthawk Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Whether you catch fish or not spey casting is just so much fun.
trapshot25 Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Good job duck!!! Can't wait till my conversion for tfo comes in. get the reel today.
Members westbranchfly Posted January 14, 2015 Members Posted January 14, 2015 Casting lesson? All I did was show you how to not plant a sculpin in the back of your head.
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