Becoming a Better Angler through Catch & Continue Networking

Chad · 07-03-2009, 09:07 PM

I was reminded today how much C&C encourages us to fish together, and how much I learn from fishing with different people. Alex G. taught me something today that is going to stick with me for a long time and I bet he doesn't even know what it was.

If you don't have plans to fish with other forum members over the course of the next month's competition, you should send off some PMs. It's a lot more fun to hit a lake with three or four other guys and see if you can all find qualifying fish.

PS - Is there anyone else who is trying to make it through the month all on the fly? You know it's never been done.

Scott, Steve and I came close, but choked in week 4 last year.

LincolnLunger · 07-03-2009, 11:04 PM

im gonna try for all 4 weeks on the fly, I keep telling others and myself that week 4 is gonna be a killer

Thats not gonna stop me from trying though!

kayakjak · 07-03-2009, 11:48 PM

Great post Chad!

You know, we have met so many wonderful forum members and fished with a lot of them. I learn something everyday. Whether it's here on the forum or someone I meet at the lakes it's always fun to try something new. There are so many generous members here!

**holdemplyer** · 07-03-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad

Alex G. taught me something today that is going to stick with me for a long time and I bet he doesn't even know what it was.

yup, no clue.

Great post indeed Chad, I've met many members due to the contests.

I'd like to say I'll attempt it on the fly, but I won't.

**buglem** · 07-04-2009, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by holdemplyer

yup, no clue.

Boy, that's surprising...

tmn515 · 07-04-2009, 12:57 PM

Last summer Alex taught me the polymer knot and I have used it every fishing trip since then.

Looks like i'm not the only one that has learned from the master!

I wish I had more time to do this contest, but I agree..fishing with people on the board is great and you always learn new stuff!

Troy

Vikes forever · 07-04-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by buglem

Boy, that's surprising...

Fly-Boy-Wray · 07-05-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad

PS - Is there anyone else who is trying to make it through the month all on the fly? You know it's never been done.

Scott, Steve and I came close, but choked in week 4 last year.

I am going to try to make it to then end of the contest on the fly, but only the good man above will know if I will make it.

I tried last year but like you, week 4 was a killer!

Hooligan · 07-05-2009, 03:27 PM

I had originally intended to do it on the fly, as well. PLans, however, got changed for me and my time to fish is minimal at best right now.

07-03-2009, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chad Chad is finished with heat treating and is final planing his 1st bamboo fly rod Emeritus Directors Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gone Fishin' Posts: 7,454 Thanks: 361 Thanked 432 Times in 199 Posts Blog Entries: 14	Becoming a Better Angler through Catch & Continue Networking I was reminded today how much C&C encourages us to fish together, and how much I learn from fishing with different people. Alex G. taught me something today that is going to stick with me for a long time and I bet he doesn't even know what it was. If you don't have plans to fish with other forum members over the course of the next month's competition, you should send off some PMs. It's a lot more fun to hit a lake with three or four other guys and see if you can all find qualifying fish. PS - Is there anyone else who is trying to make it through the month all on the fly? You know it's never been done. Scott, Steve and I came close, but choked in week 4 last year. __________________

07-03-2009, 11:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
LincolnLunger LincolnLunger is wants to catch an MA bluegill! Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: southeastern nebraska Posts: 1,807 Thanks: 692 Thanked 376 Times in 260 Posts	im gonna try for all 4 weeks on the fly, I keep telling others and myself that week 4 is gonna be a killer Thats not gonna stop me from trying though! __________________ Shut Up And Fish! ><((((((((()*< ~-------------- I am a wildlife warrior, and I will fight, fight to the death for wildlife. -Steve Irwin

07-03-2009, 11:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
kayakjak kayakjak is on a quest to catch 50 species at age 50. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Benkelman Certified Boating Instructor Posts: 784 Thanks: 278 Thanked 283 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 11	Great post Chad! You know, we have met so many wonderful forum members and fished with a lot of them. I learn something everyday. Whether it's here on the forum or someone I meet at the lakes it's always fun to try something new. There are so many generous members here! __________________ "When a fish bites, a primordial jolt shoots along your nerves, stirring a bundle of dark, dusky ganglia deep within your predatory brain." North American Fisherman-Feb 2006 Kayakjak To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-05-2009, 03:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hooligan Hooligan is crusading. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,111 Thanks: 60 Thanked 355 Times in 225 Posts	I had originally intended to do it on the fly, as well. PLans, however, got changed for me and my time to fish is minimal at best right now. __________________ "If people don't occasionally walk away from you shaking their heads, you're doing something wrong." John Gierach

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07-04-2009, 12:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
tmn515 tmn515 is fishing Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lincoln, NE NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 1,721 Thanks: 644 Thanked 320 Times in 267 Posts	Last summer Alex taught me the polymer knot and I have used it every fishing trip since then. Looks like i'm not the only one that has learned from the master! I wish I had more time to do this contest, but I agree..fishing with people on the board is great and you always learn new stuff! Troy