First fly presentation experience

Hi Buddies,

I wanna share my first & green fly experience with you. It was THE FIRST FLY TRIP
yesterday in my life. I went to Hok Tau reservoir to get my line wet and practice the presentation.
Thousand of pages about presentation and fly fishing info have been read. A step should
be started. At the beginning of my presentation is totally lousy and the fly just drop 5 feets in front
of me. Quite frustrated! I was attempting to overcome it. Finally read the print out again,
find out what is the problem. The problem would be the back cast. Every presentation I made,
several loops occur in the line. It reduces the forward force and the energy from the rod seems
dissipated. Changed the timing of rod swinging to make the line almost straight in the back cast.
What a miracle that the line can be presented a bit longer. Another 30 minutes non stop casting,
I learned a little more the trick of presentation. It really drives me crazy. I love fly fishing very much
once it's started. My forearm is exhausted today. Anyway, I'll pratice tomorrow again.

By the way, does the fishing shop in Sheung Wan offer tipped leader? I lost two Adams flies and the
leader yesterday.

Tight lines!
Happy as a Clam

Hi Buddies,

I wanna share my first & green fly experience with you. It was THE FIRST FLY TRIP
yesterday in my life. I went to Hok Tau reservoir to get my line wet and practice the presentation.
Thous ...
HappyClam 發表於 2009-2-6 03:41

                               
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Hi.. You can use any type of material for you tippet,, E.g. ( 2lbs-8lbs) Mono/ Fluorocarbon etc.... you can buy it anyway of tackle shop in Hong Hong.

But the Fly, I think you only can find it on P// Ke//  or made DIY.

Great start.
Let me know if you are going to Hok Tau next time so we can share our experience. Or if you are looking to get your first fish on fly, I can also show you my little secret spot. Fish are small, but the quantity is there.

There are so much to learn, after two yrs of fly fishing, I'm still learning better cast.

If you need to get some fly fishing stuff, I can pm you where you can buy them in HK.

Hi.. You can use any type of material for you tippet,, E.g. ( 2lbs-8lbs) Mono/ Fluorocarbon etc.... you can buy it anyway of tackle shop in Hong Hong.

But the Fly, I think you only can  ...
snooker 發表於 2009-2-6 01:32 PM

                               
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Thanks for your reply. I guess I've got to order the flies on-line.

Great start.
Let me know if you are going to Hok Tau next time so we can share our experience. Or if you are looking to get your first fish on fly, I can also show you my little secret spot. Fish are ...
kfd 發表於 2009-2-6 02:12 PM

                               
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Thanks! I guess I'll find another place to pratice coz there are too many obstacles. I'll go tomorrow but
didn't fix the location yet. Please check PM.