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Southflyfisher's avatar

And time on the river. Experience is a fair teacher.

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Tom Sadler's avatar

I like to say to my clients, "the river teaches and the fish grade."

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Bill's avatar

Amen.

A good guide or fly casting instructor can save an angler years of grief and speed up the learning so that much more fun can be had with the lovely sport of fly fishing.

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Tom Sadler's avatar

Thanks Bill. I still learn a trick or two from my guide buddies when ever I get the chance to hang with them.

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Matt Smythe's avatar

Fly rods can’t teach you - but Tom Sadler can.

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Tom Sadler's avatar

You are most kind, good sir. As one of my earliest students, I appreciate the endorsement.

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Mike Garrison's avatar

Tom, I am just getting enough exposure (or notoriety) on social media to be asked more questions by anglers on improving and I have a simple answer: hire a guide. The cost is minimal when compared to how much more enjoyable fly fishing becomes as you develop deeper knowledge and skill.

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Tom Sadler's avatar

So true, so very true.

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