Tree_Snagger 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2007 Just wanted to say hello from S.E. Pa. I was always a bass and spinning rod guy, and the occasions where I came across trout always ended with my leaving the pool feeling frustrated. Then, last season, I inherited my grandfather's Ocean City #35 reel strapped to a really sloppy feeling Fenwick, and I was instantly hooked. I can say with certainty that I've mastered inconsistency. Every once in awhile, when the moon is right and I've had a shave, I can get up to 40 feet out of my ugly roll cast, and get it to go where I intend. Haven't even tried the overhead stuff yet. In spite of my shoddy technique, the reel got me some fish last season, and even my limited success was enough to make me want to leave my spinning combos in the closet forever and focus on fly. Around Christmas, I inherited a 3/4 graphite combo with much faster action that I can't wait to try. In the meantime, this new facet of my old hobby has left me with a bigger case of the Cabin Blues than I've ever had before. Being a union electrician, I often find myself with lots of "Personal Reflection Time" around winter-- everyone else says that I'm laid-off, but I think my way sounds alot nicer. To combat the blues, I recently made a tying desk, and ordered a Danvise & extension arm, which should be here any day now. I'm looking forward to the challenge, and will probably be asking alot of questions in here. -Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2007 Welcome to the addiction Chris. Any questions you run across I am sure we can help you with. Let us know what you think of the extension arm when it shows up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase Creek 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2007 Welcome Chris. I think you'll enjoy hanging around here. If you have questions, ask away. There is plenty of help here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlieb 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2007 Welcome Chris. What part of S.E. PA are you from? Charlie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree_Snagger 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2007 I recently moved from West Chester on the edge of Chester county to Trainer, right in the middle of Delaware county. Ridley Creek park, and parts of Chester creek are both within 15 minutes from here, so i should be busy come spring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandflyx 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 wanna sell the ocean city and fenwick ???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zarabanda Fly 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 wanna sell the ocean city and fenwick ???? Treesnagger: I can feel a shark is starting to swim around you in circles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bugeyes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandflyx 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 thats right i collect them.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree_Snagger 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 The fenwick I gave back to my father, because I think he purchased it just to have something to put his father's reel on, and he used it for awhile. As for the Ocean City, I mounted it on a faster action Cahill. I know that it's not very valuable, but it gives me a chance to hang out on the creek with my grandfather, which I never had the opportunity to do. If only I could find someone who collects empty Blue Ribbon cans... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
