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re: 1st Fly Rod for my grandson - Recs
Posted on 10/6/21 at 3:19 pm to Got Blaze
Posted on 10/6/21 at 3:19 pm to Got Blaze
quote:This is where I come in - at least in a legacy sort of way. I use to be pretty handy with a fly rod back in the day. My dad taught me. Don't get me wrong.... I'm no expert, but I want to reserve that first intro with just him and me. I have a pond picked out nearby and want to bring him out there, if for nothing else than to assemble the rig and get the feel of the rod/reel/line in his hand.
Does he have a mentor or someone with FF experience that can teach him ? If not, perhaps look into purchasing a series of lessons through ORVIS so he will learn proper casting, retrieving, tying techniques. At 13, trying to wing this on his own may lead to frustration. ORVIS staff may be able to find him a quality R&R set-up from a customer looking to upgrade.
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Posted on 10/6/21 at 4:09 pm to tigerpawl
You might consider going on a guided trip with him after showing him the basics. I'm self taught and went out with guides a couple times to gain more knowledge.
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