Been doing a lot of E-learning on the site about fishing in Sydney. Took up the courage to ask Derek and he kindly obliged a stranger. Although the session was shorter than expected, I learned a lot from him. The man is a wealth of knowledge. For those who wonder what Derek means when he writes , ' walking the dog" lure presentation, you need to engage him to see it in action. From showing you how to cast efficiently to working different lures, the teacher has the patience and energy to slowly walk you through the paces. If you wish to flatten and shorten the learning curve, he's the one you seek.
I was mentally exhausted when I got home and I'm better for it today. A lot more work is still required to correct bad habits I formed in the past. Casting efficiently is definitely number one on my to do list. Lets not talk about the different lures, presentations, etc. I'm still processing the data....
A big shout out to Derek and Fishraider.
He is as rare as a hen's teeth in the modern world (to impart his knowledge to strangers) and truly an ambassador of the sport.
I'm looking forward to the next session when time permits....
Hopefully my auto pilot traits are better this time Derek.
@DerekD... A true ambassador of our sport. In a world where competition for recreational time is soaring amongst a wide array of outdoor activities, Derek is helping to keep this tradition relevant and necessary in the new world. His contribution and investment will help to position our sport for the future and garner exposure against competing interests. So a big THANK YOU for your articles, your replies, and most important of all, you generously giving your time in helping me and others. These awards are long overdue and well deserved.
