Other than the fish, I look at this time of the year to stop for a minute and take care of a few items that I have been putting off for too long
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Thats a bit more advanced, but it works great
Unfortunately, I was in college in the 50s and 60s, then graduate school
This could be partly sentimental, as they harken back to the pre-synthetic era (before foam became a mainstay in the fly-fishing world.) But I think its also because of the more natural movement and breathability that deer hair provides
To set the cast control, tie on your lure and reel it to the tip of the rod