Thanks Deb & Chuck I've been living at the Bass Pro/Outdoor World in Dania. They've been really helpful. They offer free casting lessons; free knot tying lessons and $10 tying lessons (and you get to keep the flies). I've sat through a few of the classes and it's been really helpful. All of the employees in the fly shop section are very knowledgeable and very helpful. Biscayne's a bit far to drive. I haven't checked out the Ft. Lauderdale fly shop yet. My wife is learning to dread the phrase "I just need to swing by Outdoor World....."
I picked up their saltwater tying kit and I've really enjoyed it. The tools & materials aren't the highest quality but it was enough to get me into it. It has a video with Lefty and he shows the basics of how to use the tools & materials. He also shows how to tie & fish 7 different flies: Deceiver (of course) Clouser Half n half Bendback Surf candy Crazy Charlie Lefty's y2k shrimp/critter Most of them are pretty easy but they're a lot of fun. I've also picked up some new patterns and some variations on these from the team at O.W. I'm going to join a local club, South Florida Fly Fishing Club and that should help out quite a bit as well. Deb, thanks for the link; I've found that one and it's great. I also appreciate the book recommendations. I've seen a bunch o' books but it's hard to tell which one to get. I would assume Lefty's would be good but you never know about the others (at least when you're a beginner). Speaking of books; has anybody read "A Fly-Fisher's Guide to Saltwater Naturals and Their Imitation" by George Roberts? It sounds like a great book but I wanted to get some reviews. Okay, I've rambled enough, thanks! Ken Ken Staples [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.thestaples.net www.snorkelsite.com
