Winter Outcast Gathering?

« **Reply #100 on:** 11/01/2009 at 09:42 »

Quote from: Mike Barrio on 10/01/2009 at 22:39

I think he said "The Sun"?

...... it will probably be the Inverurie Herald or Advertiser if they are interested in the photo and these are usually in the shops on a Thursday.

Cheers
Mike

« **Reply #101 on:** 11/01/2009 at 10:09 »

A few pics from the day, I was playing around with camera settings so not all brilliant shots I'm afraid

I have some video that needs 'tweaking' a bit before it's aired

Iain gets started on the double haul, we all watch

Magnus and Ben advise on technique.

Eureka

Mike, beard and Alex look on

Martyn, Cameron and Paul warming up.

Mike goes for it with the Rajeef practice rod and the shooting head.............

Casting games.

Paul waits for the take...................

An interesting afternoon, am sure we all got something from it

Hamish

« **Reply #102 on:** 11/01/2009 at 11:24 »

Another well received gathering,

Thanks Ben and Paul for pointing out two areas of concern in my casting which I will be working on.

Well done Mike for organising the event and The 'Ringmaster' for organising the games.

It was good to see Camerons' friend Martyn benefitting from the tuition available - I wish I could have been exposed to this extensive expertise when I was starting out.

another success.

Can't wait to get outside again.

Iain

« **Reply #103 on:** 11/01/2009 at 11:28 »

Looks like great fun was had by one and all, but what's that furry looking thing that's being cast near the end of the video clip - it looks like a ferret !?!

« **Reply #104 on:** 11/01/2009 at 12:58 »

Quote from: Goolager on 11/01/2009 at 11:24

Another well received gathering,

Thanks Ben and Paul for pointing out two areas of concern in my casting which I will be working on.

Well done Mike for organising the event and The 'Ringmaster' for organising the games.

It was good to see Camerons' friend Martyn benefitting from the tuition available - I wish I could have been exposed to this extensive expertise when I was starting out.

another success.

Can't wait to get outside again.

Iain

yea he found it very helpful. He called me last night around 11pm to tell me we went and bought a super cheap new rod off ebay, its a shakesprear so we will have to see what its like.

« **Reply #105 on:** 11/01/2009 at 14:28 »

Quote from: stickleback on 11/01/2009 at 11:28

Looks like great fun was had by one and all, but what's that furry looking thing that's being cast near the end of the video clip - it looks like a ferret !?!

No it's not a ferret it's a length of fluffy yarn that substitutes for the fly line on Ben's wee indoor casing rod. It is not easy to cast with, believe me

Many thanks to Mike for arranging the hire of the Hall and to Peter and Kevin for arranging the obstacle course and to Ben for his patience with me. I came home with a list of things to work on. I also made the mistake of trying a few different rods and I rather liked one or two. Hmmm

Cheers

Irvine

« **Reply #106 on:** 11/01/2009 at 14:36 »

hey guys sorry i didnt come to this meeting , i wish i had

i ended up going to raemoir fishery, i got there and it was very icy only a few places to fish but i ended up catching five for my day but this outing costr me a little bit more than usual as when i was trying to un snag my flies for the bottom of the lake my rod gave way only 2 inches above the joint !!!!! i was really gutted but at the same time i couldnt help but laugh

i will post a picture of the damage and see what you guys make of it

clark

« **Reply #107 on:** 11/01/2009 at 19:30 »

Clark,

sorry to hear about your rod.

Were you being a little over-zealous with the rod? you can tell me.

I can't really say that I get stuck on bottom very much but if I ever to I'd be inclined to lose the rod, grab the line and 'straight line' pull against the stuck fly (possibly from a couple of angles) this will either release the fly or snap the leader.

If the fly does release then I'd check the gape and point.

Should have went to 'the outcasts' event!

Take it easy
Iain

« **Reply #108 on:** 11/01/2009 at 19:33 »

Quote from: clark on 11/01/2009 at 14:36

i will post a picture of the damage and see what you guys make of it

I look forward to it, you never know it might be repairable (or does the rod have a guarantee?)

Anyway it looks like it was fun

Pity i missed it

Sandy

« **Reply #109 on:** 11/01/2009 at 20:22 »

Quote from: Mike Barrio on 10/01/2009 at 19:32

Hmmmm! thinks Hamish " how do i achieve that one"

And in a fit of ABBA mania he burst into "I do ,I do ,I do ,I do,"

« **Reply #110 on:** 11/01/2009 at 20:23 »

Anyone ever heard of Azamat bagatov

« **Reply #111 on:** 11/01/2009 at 20:26 »

Have you tried Ben's indoor practice rod Sandy?

It is great fun

Cheers
Mike

« **Reply #112 on:** 11/01/2009 at 21:22 »

Hi Mike,
Cheers for the pictures , I think !

We really do look a strange sight , don't we

.

It was good fun , even though I never got a "take"

.

Could we arrange another one indoors in a few months say before spring time ?

What do folk think ?

Paul.

« **Reply #113 on:** 12/01/2009 at 20:16 »

So, in this photo ..... which rod might possibly be Ben's?

« **Reply #114 on:** 12/01/2009 at 20:31 »

Hmmmm.............. tough one

« **Reply #115 on:** 16/01/2009 at 19:26 »

Well it looks like a grand time was had by all , sorry I missed it

I'd be well up if you have another go before the spring.

Jim

« **Reply #116 on:** 16/01/2009 at 19:50 »

Welcome back Jim,

twas indeed a good day with the usual tips and a bit of a laugh

Iain

« **Reply #117 on:** 16/01/2009 at 22:09 »

And one or two ideas for hamish to work on

Sandy

« **Reply #118 on:** 14/03/2009 at 22:29 »

Hi guys!

Looks like you guys are having a blast! I wish I could join in. We have organised casting practise indoors for three years now. Winter here is a nightmare so the weekly sessions quick became a substitute for fishing during winter. It's allmost all there, the best of friends, tackle discussions, great coffee and the occational snags.

Best regards
Stefan

« **Reply #119 on:** 14/03/2009 at 22:42 »

Hi Stefan
Welcome to the forum

Your indoors looks much longer than our indoors, I'm sure I've seen a video

I'm hoping we can get out on the grass again soon!
Best wishes
Mike

« **Reply #120 on:** 14/03/2009 at 22:58 »

Hi Mike!

Thank you, looks like a nice place you got here! Many familiar names too.

Our hall is very long but the ceeling is a bit lower than in your hall. Then there´s all kinds of shit hanging from the roof, cables, lamps and we constantly need to clear it from ropes and wires hanging down. The hall is being used for fairs and the like so they hang up signs and I don´t know what from the ceeling.

But when you find a clear lane and manage to keep the line in it it´s a wondeful place to spend a cold winters day.

Tomorrow is the big day of the week btw. Got all the lines cleaned and I hope I still have some juice left in the arms, been painting walls and cooking all day...

Best regards
Stefan

« **Reply #121 on:** 14/03/2009 at 23:06 »

Have fun tomorrow Stefan

Ben and Hamish are bringing all the latest Orvis toys over to the lake, so we'll be playing too!

Best wishes
Mike

« **Reply #122 on:** 15/03/2009 at 01:29 »

Stefan - is that you? Stesiik?

« **Reply #123 on:** 15/03/2009 at 08:13 »

Hi Magnus!

Sure! Is that you? Magnum?

Best regards
Stefan

« **Reply #124 on:** 15/03/2009 at 08:42 »

HI Stefan

Welcome to our Forum, good to hear from you.
Hopefully we'll all get to catch up in May

Sandy