I picked up a new to me 7wt and an Okuma reel a week or so ago and decided to give it a test today but I had to switch the reel from right to left first. No big deal, right? Kinda. I switched the bearings easily enough and started to strip the line so I can spool it the correct way but for some strange reason I just pulled the line out and layed it ontop of itself on the floor. Really. Bad. Idea. Spent 2.5 hours untangling it. Had to cut some backing off but finally got it all fixed. I felt pretty stupid but I wasn't going to give up because I wanted to head out this morning.
So finally made it out and took a look around the river to see if I can put into use what I've been reading about understanding a river and voila.. These two beauties in the first half hour.
This dude was awesomely acrobatic. Fun catch.
I had a few other bites but non landed. But i think I learnt how to cast in a tight space and use weighted flies. Not bad for my second ever outting on the fly.
So finally made it out and took a look around the river to see if I can put into use what I've been reading about understanding a river and voila.. These two beauties in the first half hour.
This dude was awesomely acrobatic. Fun catch.
I had a few other bites but non landed. But i think I learnt how to cast in a tight space and use weighted flies. Not bad for my second ever outting on the fly.
