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timman · 11-21-2009, 08:52 AM

flyfisher,

Thanks for the advice, and I'll take as much of it as you've got! You're not the first person to tell me about developing good habits from the "get go". I'm not a golfer, but I've got alot of friends who do golf, and everyone says how important it is not to start out with bad habits. I guess fly fishing is the same!

Like I said in my earlier post, I won't be out practicing with my own outfit until after Christmas (thanks to my lovely wife!). As far as instructional books, the fly fishing book from LL Bean has been highly recommended - I'll be picking up one of those.

Here's a stupid question for you....I received my reel the other day (it's an Argus 780) and I can't tell if it came from the factory right- or left-hand retrieve. Spinning the handle it is smooth in one direction and it clicks in the other direction. I assume the clicking is reverse, i.e. drag? Like I said, probably a stupid question!

Thanks for your help!

11-21-2009, 08:52 AM	#5
timman Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perdido Key Posts: 323	RE: Fly Fishing Lessons? flyfisher, Thanks for the advice, and I'll take as much of it as you've got! You're not the first person to tell me about developing good habits from the "get go". I'm not a golfer, but I've got alot of friends who do golf, and everyone says how important it is not to start out with bad habits. I guess fly fishing is the same! Like I said in my earlier post, I won't be out practicing with my own outfit until after Christmas (thanks to my lovely wife!). As far as instructional books, the fly fishing book from LL Bean has been highly recommended - I'll be picking up one of those. Here's a stupid question for you....I received my reel the other day (it's an Argus 780) and I can't tell if it came from the factory right- or left-hand retrieve. Spinning the handle it is smooth in one direction and it clicks in the other direction. I assume the clicking is reverse, i.e. drag? Like I said, probably a stupid question! Thanks for your help!