First Fly Outfit

So this year I finally decided I should start fly fishing. My boss and his son are avid fly fisherman and they keep talking to me about it. It was pretty confusing at first, as with anything, the jargon can be quite confusing... All I kept hearing were things like "nymphs", "hatches", "dry flies" the list goes on. Now they got me hook, line and sinker (pun completely intended) so the big decision is trying to figure out what to buy to get me started. I've had a few suggestions, and have done a little bit of searching on my own, and have narrowed it down to a list of 3 outfits so far (outfit = rod,reel,line). Temple Fork Outfitters NXT Outfit, Redington Path Outfit (used to be called Pursuit), and the St Croix Rio Santo Outfit. There is also a poll that I put up that coincides with this post. There should hopefully be some more searching and reviews to follow in the next little while. Until then... I will continue my search to find my first fly rod.

The countdown begins

As of today waterfowl season begins in 7 days. Lately it's all I have been thinking about, well... mostly anyways. Plans are starting to come together for the first goose hunt of the year. Earlier this summer some friends and I made our own silhouette decoys (which is a great idea for any of you diy'ers out there,) and I can't wait to see how they work it the field. Been practicing my calling, which is passable at best but we will see what happens. Also just bought and installed a sling on my Remington 870. So far things are looking pretty good going into this season. Coming up this Monday I will be heading out to my blind with a couple buddies to get it ready for the season. We will be doing some additions and repairs, hopefully we will have everything ready in time for next Saturday. September 7th can't come soon enough!