The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Welcome to TFF Rotrax enjoy

Greetings! Welcome to the TFF!
Looking forward to reading some fishing stories!

Btw, that's quite a Tench! And I bet the Muskie was a dream to catch!

Welcome to the forum, I’m a new boy as well. There is so much knowledge here it’s one amazing group.

Thank you for allowing me join traditional Angler’s. I am from Longmeadow, Massachusetts, across the pond in the US of A. I grew up flyfishing for trout in rivers and streams. About five years ago, on a cold winters night, while searching youtube, I found Passion for Angling, and my fishing changed forever. I became a Chris Yates junkie, got my hands on every book I could afford, Passion for angling, Secret Carp, The lost Diary and How to Fish. Also became a big admirer of Fennel Hudson’s views on traditional angling being a mind set, a “state of being” rather than state of tackle being used. Also just purchased and finished reading, three times, Wild Carp. Which I believe to be a modern classic to rival BB, Yates and Venerable. So, I am a traditional Angler. Cane float rods are not available over here, cannot afford one from the UK. I fish a cheap fiberglass 12’ float rod that I spiced up with some guide enhancements, added a British Flag sticker, fish a cheap center pin reel from eBay (fish off the top, by the way). I make my own reed waggler floats and fish bait on hook. I dress as a traditionalist, brown corduroys, suspenders, flat hat etc. So, other than the non cane rod, I am a traditional angler in mind set and in heart. Thank you for admittance and May your floats disappear and your lines be tight. Sincerely, Old Yankee

Welcome to the TFF, Old Yankee!

Thank you

Welcome aboard Old Yankee, you sound like an enthusiastic traditionalist.

Welcome Rotrax, some fine fish you list there!