So, the other day, I was just chilling on my couch, flipping through Netflix, and I thought, “Why not try something different?” I’ve always been kinda curious about fly fishing, you know, those guys standing in rivers, waving their rods around like they’re conducting an orchestra of fish. So I searched for “fly fishing” and, man, was I surprised.
First off, I started with this movie called “A River Runs Through It”. It’s an older one, directed by Robert Redford. Honestly, I had no idea what to expect, but it was pretty cool. It wasn’t just about fishing; it was more like a family story, but the fly fishing scenes were awesome. They made it look so peaceful and, like, an art form. That really got me hooked, no pun intended.
Trying to Get the Hang of It
After that, I went down a rabbit hole of fly fishing videos. There was this one called “Providence”, which had some seriously stunning shots of people fly fishing in exotic locations. It made me want to grab a rod and jump on a plane. But I figured I should probably start smaller, maybe in my own backyard. I live near a little creek, so I thought, “Why not give it a try?”
- Watched a bunch more videos to, like, learn the basics.
- Bought a cheap rod and some flies from a local store.
- Tried casting in my backyard, which was a disaster. I almost hooked my cat.
The Real Deal
My first time out on the creek was, well, let’s just say it was a learning experience. I didn’t catch anything, not even a cold. But it was actually pretty fun. Standing in the water, trying to mimic those smooth casting motions from the movies, I felt like I was in my own little world. Plus, it was super relaxing, even though I was mostly just untangling my line.
I watched another film called “Predator”, which was more about the fish, big ones, they were chasing. It was intense and made me realize there’s a whole lot more to fly fishing than just standing in a river. There is strategy, there is knowing your prey. I haven’t gotten to that point yet, I’m still celebrating not falling into the creek.
It’s a Journey, Not a Destination
So, yeah, I’m still a total newbie at this fly fishing thing. But it’s been a blast so far. I’ve learned that it’s not just about catching fish; it’s about being out in nature, enjoying the peace and quiet, and occasionally getting frustrated when your line gets caught in a tree. I’m planning on sticking with it, though. Maybe one day I’ll actually catch something, or maybe I’ll just get really good at casting. Either way, it’s all good.
Netflix turned out to be a pretty good starting point for this little adventure. Who knew you could find this kind of stuff alongside all the usual shows and movies? It’s like a whole other world opened up, and I’m here for it. If any of you are thinking about trying fly fishing, I’d say go for it. Just maybe practice your casting somewhere without too many trees, or cats.
