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Originally Posted by warrdogg
Just wanted to stop by and say hello y'all. Lurking here awhile and first time posting.
I am new to fly fishing and started late last year. I only was out twice. The first time friends took me out and really enjoyed myself. I was able to purchase most gear for a decent price. I learnt the basics from my pals but wanted to take a class to help me learn the correct way.
So today was only my third time out and first this year. I decided to hit Dogpound Creek. So far in my other outings I have yet to catch a fish let alone get even a nibble. As I worked my way upstream I actually got a bite 2 minutes in and was surprised more than anything. I reeled it in to my feet before the hook came out and lost what would have been my first fish on a fly rod. I was still pretty stoked. I believe I might actually catch a fish before the year is out.
No more strikes or fish for the next 5 hours. I still had a pretty good time hiking along the creek with my waders practicing casting. I was wondering has the creek changed a bunch? I went north from the #380 and water levels seemed very low.
I just wanted to stop by and say hello. My story doesn't compare to all the fish y'all catch, but you got to start somewhere.
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Those small foothills streams are good teachers. Skittish trout and decent holding water being at a premium forces you to spend time reading the water instead of making your arm tired. Cover lots of water to increase your odds and to get away from the easy access points. Browns love eating dry flies too- what's not to like about that ?