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This episode is all about breakthroughs. For each of us, as a personal account, what have been the biggest changes, or the biggest steps forward, in our fishing?
I call these breakthroughs because they’re the landmarks or discoveries or changes, along the way of learning, where we can look back and say, “Now that, really made a big difference.”
We talk a lot about a life on the water. And really, each of us here at Troutbitten has fished for most of our lives. And the truth is, it’s not really been a hobby or a pastime as much as it’s been part of our lives for a long, long time. Fishing fills our thoughts and plans. Other fishermen tend to be our closest friends. All of this means a lot to us.
I’ve written articles and the guys and I have talked about how to stay in the fishing game for a lifetime. And we all agreed that the mystery, the problem solving, that active nature of fishing — of making things happen — rather than a passive way of fishing, has been a main driving force behind our long term interest.
And precisely because we’re always working on improving, we’re often looking for that next big breakthrough — the next tactic, the next style, the next fly, maybe a leader, the influence of a friend, some other piece of gear, some knowledge about the trout themselves, maybe a new river . . . whatever. And I know as I look back on my own years of fishing, I can put my finger on a half dozen landmarks — things that, for me, changed everything.
I’m also constantly searching for that next breakthrough. And that’s where so much of the enjoyment of fishing begins for me.
So these landmarks, or these breakthroughs are surely different for everyone. This is another favorite question I ask of new anglers that I meet. I love hearing their stories. So that’s what we’re here to do with the Troutbitten guys tonight.
We’re just here to talk. There’s no real tactics here, nothing instructional, just a conversation about some moments in time or the discoveries that have kept us fishing and kept us motivated throughout a life on the water.
My friends, Matt Grobe, Bill Dell and Josh Darling join me for a great discussion.
Resources
READ: Troutbitten | How To Stay in the Fly Fishing Game for a Lifetime
PODCAST: Troutbitten | Why We Fish – S13, Ep6
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Domenick Swentosky
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Hi Dom,
I just listened to your breakthrough podcast whole cutting grass, BTW make grass cutting so more enjoyable!!! But I liked how you referenced Woody Banks from Indiana Angler…. Couldn’t have been put better! Along with him and several other fly shop owners back in the late 80’s and early 90’s… those guys really helped with my learning curve…. It may have not made sense when there were explaining it but it eventually came together. I miss all those small shops and I truly wish everyone starting out finds that same experience I did when visiting shops like Woodys! Take Care!
Dom and Becky and crew,
I am 74 and learning a new sport. I hit upon Ventures Fly Co first and learned a lot then I came across Troutbitten. I have learned a great deal in a short time and am excited to find the next thing you all have to surprise me with. Your promotion of the Skwala products led me to their website yesterday and to an article written by a guide. The article was about practicing your cast with no practice pond or grass. Essentially with an Echo micro practice rod in a garage. I immediately bought one of these from Scheels and have begun to practice. Everywhere I look “they” emphasize practice, so… Thank you so much for your hard work! Yesterday I was listening to one of your podcasts and all the guys were bantoring and I was laughing so hard. Thank you for an educational and entertaining…I don’t even know what to call it. But Thank You. Mark in Colorado
Good stuff, Mark. Have fun out there.