Fly Fishing Takes an Unusual Turn
Fly-fishing can be relaxing as well as a mood changer. I have been fly-fishing for a long time, and pride myself in catching fish. There is something special about accomplishing what you start out to do. In this case, catch bass.
The Equipment Used
I started out using a clouser minnow I tied myself. It was a gray and white with gold flashing tied on the side to give it a little sparkle. I have used this fly before at the same pond with success. Therefore, I tried it again. If it worked once, it just might work again, at least that is what I hoped. Additionally, I used my trusty five-weight rod.
The Set Up for the BIG Catch
Things started out slow. The day was overcast and a bit windy but that wasn’t going to stop me. I needed a fly fishing fix. You see, I am addicted to fly-fishing and haven’t had time for almost a month. I was the only one fishing and so I had the pond to myself. Well almost, there were several families enjoying the park I was at.
My First Catch
One family with three small kids were throwing bread in the water and watching small fish and turtles come up and eat there offering. I moved down a little to get out of their way. Low and behold my first fish of the day, a nice bass about one and a half to two pounds.
The kids saw me catch it and were pointing to their parents with amazement. I brought the bass back to where they were to show them up close. The three kids were very young and haven’t even seen a fish up close or touched one. This was the opportunity to let them be interactive with fishing. Their parents said that they could touch the bass and they were thrilled. I am not sure who got the most enjoyment out of the bass, the kids or me.
The BIG Catch
I continued fishing and caught four more bass. They were smaller but a fish is a fish. The family had left the area and I was still smiling. Things were turning out very well for me. I practiced a few side roll casts around some cattails and low and behold, I caught something big!
There was a lot of splashing going on and the line was pulling real hard. I just knew I hooked an old granddad bass. Well that was not so. It was the most amazing species I ever caught, a duck! I was laughing so hard it was difficult for me to let the duck go. I am glad the game warden wasn’t around because I didn’t have a duck stamp on my fishing license. If things like this won’t make your day, you are in trouble.
About the Author
Robert enjoys many business ventures and sharing his passion with others. As a businessman, he always has new projects going. Visit his latest adventure at http://blackhairwigs.org where he shares his knowledge of African American Wig
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