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carp on the fly ( with one hand & semi automatic fly reel)

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 3:25 pm
by bill de brooklyn
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I took up fly fishing in 2003. I use semi automatic fly reels as they allow me to fly fish using one hand. I like fishing for carp . They are difficult to catch but I manage.

Bill

Re: carp on the fly ( with one hand & semi automatic fly reel)

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 4:42 pm
by AngelaW
That's a fine looking fish. I loved fishing when I was little. I remember my sister and I were soooo proud of the bucket od little sunfish that we caught that my grandma lovingly took the time and effort to fillet and bread our catch. (Each fish = about 1/4 of a fishstick, lol)
You should put up a demo-video on how to fish one handed......... :)

Re: carp on the fly ( with one hand & semi automatic fly reel)

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:31 am
by Christopher
Hi Bill,
Where did you get this fly real? Looks like a pretty ingenious design. Is it fully operational single handedly?

Thanks,
Chris

Re: carp on the fly ( with one hand & semi automatic fly reel)

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 5:48 pm
by bill de brooklyn
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the reel is a semi automatic fly reel. it is ideal for BP patients. it allows you to fly fish with one hand. they are high end reels but the joy of being able to fish by yourself is priceless. the picture shows examples of the reels that are available.

upper left: franco vivarelli, Goldstar $700.00 upper right: ATP 37 Aluminum $700.00
lower left: thinkfish Bold $450.00 lower right: ATP 37 Graphite $170.00

the goldstar can be used in saltwater. all have drags, extractable spools and lots of room for backing.

Re: carp on the fly ( with one hand & semi automatic fly reel)

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 5:52 pm
by bill de brooklyn
Here is the link to my blog: http://thegreatlakesofnyc.blogspot.com/

Re: carp on the fly ( with one hand & semi automatic fly reel)

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 7:15 pm
by Christopher
Wow, fantastic! Thanks Bill! Looks like you're getting some good mileage out of those reals by the fish you catch.

We desperately need to create an 'sports, activities & hobbies' forum, and this is exactly one of the reasons why. I used to do a bit of fly fishing before my injury, and tried a couple times after, but it just wasn't worth the hassle (dealing with trying to real in line that had been let out, etc).

I'd love to see video of this in action someday. Maybe after I get one of these reals, I can make that happen.

Thanks again Bill!

Cheers,
Chris

PS I read in another post that you used to compete with the US Disabled Ski Team. That's awesome. I'm a downhill skier myself and am probably happiest and closest to my "old self" when racing giant slalom style down a mountain. Winter is coming!

Re: carp on the fly ( with one hand & semi automatic fly reel)

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 1:50 am
by AimeeMorera
Ohh wow...I am so happy to see your post...this was my husbands favorite before his injury....I guess I will invest in a reel for him to enjoy fishing again....it has been over a year and everyday he mentions different ideas he thinks of to make fishing possible. :)

Re: carp on the fly ( with one hand & semi automatic fly reel)

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:41 pm
by bill de brooklyn
If you or your husband have any questions about fly fishing let me know.