New Fly Fisherman- Gunpowder River

[Kyle Mealey]

Hi everyone, I'm  a new fly fisherman who lives in Maryland. Im still learning and struggling due to the fact i don't know anyone who actually knows what they're doing either. Im just looking for some fishing buddies who wouldn't mind showing me the ropes and having a good time in the process. Feel free to email me at kyleme...@gmail.com

Thanks! Kyle Mealey

[Misha Gill]

Hi Kyle! Welcome to the sport! I can assure you that you are in for a lot of discovery and joy. Regarding learning, there are so many great resources online these days. Personally I learned how to fly fish from magazines, mostly. But now you've got youtube, the Orvis Learning Center, the Orvis News Blog, Midcurrent.com, flyfisherman.com, and on and on (also the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast - as you can see I'm a bit of an Orvis boy). I would start with the Orvis Learning Center and the podcast, and go from there. 

Regarding getting out fishing, I would offer to take you out if you were around Northern Virginia, but when I go up to fish the Gunpowder, it's usually a commando mission to escape my in-laws (kidding, they know I love them). Besides, the thrill of learning, the anticipation of a trip, all that is part of the joy of the sport. You will have your mess ups along the way, no doubt, but try and just learn from them and don't beat yourself up about it. If I thought I knew everything about fly fishing, I would quit today. 

If you can ever get yourself to a Beer Tie, I'm sure you'll be able to find someone to go fishing with. 

[Rob Snowhite]

MoldyChum blog will have a re launch soon with help from TPFR memberPaul Moinester.  I agree, podcasts have a lot of info 😉

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[Misha Gill]

Haha, sorry for the oversight! Rob has a great podcast which he cant link to because of forum rules, hence the winky-face. It's called the "Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast."