Fun Day

Hello to All:

Today was a great day. Our grandsons were visiting from Charlotte and we purchased some entry level fly rods for them yesterday. Last night we loaded the reels with backing and fly lines and this morning we went to the park for a casting lesson. This is new to them, so they had to start at the beginning.

As usual for beginners, they tended to use too much wrist and dropped the rod too low on the back cast at first, but they were doing good after a short while.

We are looking forward to visiting Utah, Wyoming and Montana this summer and I hope they can catch some nice trout to whet their interest.

If you are new to fly fishing, or think that you may be interested, it is a great sport. It seems very difficult at first, but with the proper instruction and diligent practice, you can master it.

Once you learn to handle the basic casting, the next step is learning to achieve the technique to lure a big trout to your fly. Learning to eliminated drag is the key factor in dry fly fishing and keeping contact with the fly in nymphing is foremost.

A booklet is available on my websites (www.flyfishnorthamerica.com and www.lwoodrowross.com) that is packed with tips to help you avoid many of the common mistakes that beginners make. It will lead you through the steps to improving your fishing and being successful. The title is "Fly Fishing Tips for Success". It is a god investment if you are serious about your fishing.

"Fly Fishing Tips for Success" includes sections on dry fly fishing, nymphing, and streamer fishing. It will be a guide that you can look to for direction again and again.

We shot a few practice rounds with the compound bow today also. Here's hoping for a big buck this fall. The practice is fun and the rewards may be some prime venison for the table. Last year's venison is getting low in the freezer, so we need to re-stock.

Get out there and enjoy the summer. It's hot here in the south, but early morning and late afternoon are bearable and you'll feel better staying active.

Take a kid on an outdoor excursion. They may acquire an interest that will serve them well throughout their life.

All the best to you and your family.

L. Woodrow Ross