gary dodson
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Stream ethics shouldn’t really be all that complicated for wading fishermen. Comman sense, respect for others, and adherence to the Golden Rule should suffice in almost all situations. However; like on the highway there always seems to be a jerk around the next bend (like your typical tailgater.) From my own oersonal observations, it’s when drift boats and waders meet, that things get murky, sometimes even with the best intentions of all involved. Although I have to say, that between the sport who’s paying out $300 plus and the guide with the attitude, it usually seems like it’s the drift boat parties who have the kind of presumptions that get tempers rolling. On the Delaware system the vast majority of guides are proffesional and courteous and most sports just want to have a pleasant day out with some fish. When wading, I try to stay far out enough to give them plenty of room to go behind me or stop fishing and let them pass in front if need be. It’s almost always a wave and a knod or a short talk about the action. It’s only if they stop and start fishing right where you are obviously working a fish that I start going nuts –
Nice Report – Too bad you didn’t have more time on the Esopus, that’s the only tailwater on this side of the Catskills. (east)
Cameron, Thanks for your imput, nothing like hearing it straight from the man himself !! I’m not into fast action graphite rods unless it’s bigger water and fish cane occasionally as well. Sounds like the description you give about glass action might be something I would like to explore, especially with regards to a small stream rod. Might have to start a lay away fund for a Kabuto. And yes, my first stick was glass as well. It was real club, but did the job in terms of getting me into the game – Thanks Again For Your Reply
Thanks for the tip on the TFM site – If I’m not mistaken, it seems from what I saw at the site, that the new glass rods are oriented toward lighter line weight rods with a tendency toward full flex action, much like the Orvis Superfine series. I’m still not sure what new glass is bringing to the table that’s not there already. Guess I would have to cast one to appreciate it. Jeez, I’d love to get my hands on a Kabuto and take one of those for a spin, but that is not in my budget for the immediate future.
