I have been fishing since I was able to walk. In effect, I have been fishing for 25 years, and I am 28. Needless to say, fishing is something I am very passionate about, and it is my absolute favorite thing to do in the world. I have been fly fishing now for a month. I acquired a TFO Prof. II 7wt. On it, was placed a 7wt Echo Ion reel. I threw sloppy casts for about 2 days, then quickly decided to investigate the proper casting technique. The learning process and mastery of the fly cast became an obsession; conventional fishing gear is to a baseball bat, as fly casting is to the golf swing. Learning how to cast, and the overall process is so much fun, and even though I have tight loops now, I am still practicing. I also recently started tying flies, to have as a hobby. And for me, it has become an expensive hobby (not that I mind, i enjoy it THAT much). Anyways, I love fishing. I added a fly rod to my arsenal because I wanted another way to challenge me when I am on the water. The thrill of stripping in a fighting fish standing in a kayak is an addiction. It is all a collective ongoing experience that has added a lot to my life. I am glad to be here, and will be asking a lot of questions that you would probably expect from a learner!!
