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Rabunites teach fly fishing basics
By Justin Raines Staff Writer
Only a fisherman would spend the first four hours of the weekend looking at bugs, playing with twine and swinging long sticks in the air.
Last Saturday, 28 students of the river gathered at the Rabun County Recreation Department for the second Rabunite 101 seminar, which covered the basics of fly fishing for trout.
"I thought it was a big success," said Kathy Breithaupt, a member of the Rabun Chapter of Trout Unlimited and co-organizer of the class. "Everyone seemed to have a good time."
For $25, participants received expert instruction from local TU members in casting, knot tying, entomology and equipment. A book on fly fishing and a cookout after the classes also were included.
"I think the instruction was excellent," student Nancy Gribble said. "(The instructors) are tried and true fishermen to heart. They can save you a lot of money by telling you what gear is best for you and what not to spend your money on. That's good because I fish on a budget."
Students came from as far away as Mississippi and South Carolina to learn the fundamentals of roll casts and life cycle of the mayfly. In fact, there were more applicants than the class could hold, Breithaupt said.
"I loved the class," said Richard Forbes of Sandy Springs. "This is my first experience in learning about fly fishing and trout fishing. The entomology classes were very interesting and so were the casting (classes). It's totally different casting than (spin fishing). It's all one smooth motion just like in the movie 'A River Runs Through It.'"
After the success of the inaugural class held last July and this year's seminar, Rabun TU member Charlie Breithaupt said he looked forward to offering a similar event next spring.
"People really seemed to enjoy it," Charlie Breithaupt said. "We'll probably do it again some time."
Last Saturday, 28 students of the river gathered at the Rabun County Recreation Department for the second Rabunite 101 seminar, which covered the basics of fly fishing for trout.
"I thought it was a big success," said Kathy Breithaupt, a member of the Rabun Chapter of Trout Unlimited and co-organizer of the class. "Everyone seemed to have a good time."
For $25, participants received expert instruction from local TU members in casting, knot tying, entomology and equipment. A book on fly fishing and a cookout after the classes also were included.
"I think the instruction was excellent," student Nancy Gribble said. "(The instructors) are tried and true fishermen to heart. They can save you a lot of money by telling you what gear is best for you and what not to spend your money on. That's good because I fish on a budget."
Students came from as far away as Mississippi and South Carolina to learn the fundamentals of roll casts and life cycle of the mayfly. In fact, there were more applicants than the class could hold, Breithaupt said.
"I loved the class," said Richard Forbes of Sandy Springs. "This is my first experience in learning about fly fishing and trout fishing. The entomology classes were very interesting and so were the casting (classes). It's totally different casting than (spin fishing). It's all one smooth motion just like in the movie 'A River Runs Through It.'"
After the success of the inaugural class held last July and this year's seminar, Rabun TU member Charlie Breithaupt said he looked forward to offering a similar event next spring.
"People really seemed to enjoy it," Charlie Breithaupt said. "We'll probably do it again some time."
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