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I fished my first river fly fishing competition and it didn't go well... I learned a lot though!
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[@delgue2859]

Every comp you learn something new, or something more, or both. It's a real pleasure to watch you fish! Keep up the good work!

[@hiredgun7996]

A good experience for you Bob. Thanks for sharing it. I have learned over the years that the mental game is so important despite knowledge, skill and equipment.

[@TroutFlies]

It is! Lots to improve upon!

[@VicBranker]

Bob, I am amazed how your fishing/casting arm must be in good shape given the work out comp tournaments demand of you! I think you did very very well. Good work!! Thanks for filming and sharing the experience. Viewers can really appreciate the grueling effort that is involved.

[@TroutFlies]

I'll say I was toast by the end of the second day. Stillwaters are rougher days when you're double hauling all day.

[@driftstone]

Really interesting how different all the rivers were. It was really beautiful. Can only improve for the next one!

[@TroutFlies]

There is a lot I think I can take away from these two days going forward. Time management, approach to certain water types, efficiency and thoroughness to name a few things.

[@driftstone]

@@TroutFlies this seems like a recurring theme. I think you did great for your first river comp

[@andrewexon3358]

Fun video Bob, and looks like a great time. I'll have to reach out to you and see when we can fish together again!

[@TroutFlies]

Anytime Andrew!

[@wvlongshooter3912]

Great content and very interesting. What weight ideal nymph rod are you using with the weighted line that you were using for the dry fly ? Thanks !!

[@TroutFlies]

I'm using a 3 wt SA Amplitude Trout taper on the 10' 2wt ideal nymph.

[@wvlongshooter3912]

@@TroutFlies I honestly use that exact combo of rod and line. It’s a great dry fly rig for my type of fishing here in West Virginia on our creeks. Hey, I appreciate you taking the time to answer my redundant questions.

[@tl56kmair]

Any day on the water is a great day!! If it's any consolation you caught a hell of a lot more than I catch when I go out. 😮 Are you free to say what state you were fishing in? Beautiful water!

[@TroutFlies]

This was Idaho and Wyoming!

[@MrSmokedog32]

How many did you catch on the Bunny?

[@TroutFlies]

I probably caught 50% of my fish on the Bunny over two days.