Swing Your Partner . . .

NEIGHBORS DANCE THE DANCE

Pretend A Two-Hander Is Required

ignore fishing for gear display

JUST WHAT'S NEEDED FOR THE FIREHOLE RIVER . . . (courtesy Orvis)

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.. Wow! That river is over 60 feet wide. A giant rod is best here. Let us wade through the fish at our feet and whip the water to a froth while extending enough line to cast to the far bank with a size 14 soft hackle.
.. Oops, missed the spot better do it again - and again - and again. Hurray, that's where the fly should be. should be. Damn! How to mend all that line?  There's a take. Lift: lift all that line - that's why the rod is so long. Keep lifting. Get the slack out.  Oops, that fish spit my fly. Must be the wrong fly.
.. We certainly do enjoy the entertainment value of the long rod.

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TYPICAL SCENE ON THE MADISON RIVER IN YELLOWSTONE . . . (courtesy Winston)