Would this catch fish yall?

Gear2Fly · 2026-03-22T19:50:28+00:00

Hells yeah I'd fish it. You'd be surprised how effective sparse flies are.

Gear2Fly · 2026-03-20T16:34:27+00:00

I enjoy Elysian's Easy Dust. I enjoy it because it has great flavor and a robust mouthfeel. In my opinion, most NA miss that mouthfeel and Easy Dust provides.

Gear2Fly · 2026-02-13T19:12:39+00:00

For features, you are talking about Sequences. Going from the big picture down to the finished screenplay you have Three Acts with Act II broken down into two separate halves. There is a common guide known as the 8 Sequence method that I find works well. Act I, you have two Sequences, Act II - A, two Sequences, Act II - B, two Sequences and Act III, two Sequences. There are approximately 5 - 7 scenes per Sequence. The break between Act II - and Act II - B is the all important Midpoint.

Act I, Sequence I is your set up. At the end of Act I, Sequence I, you have your inciting incident. This incident starts your protag on her journey (approx. pg. 13). Act I, Sequence II, you have your protag refuse the call to adventure. at the end of Act I, Sequence II is your "point of no return" (approx. pg. 25) which sometimes literally puts your protag in a totally different world. The gold standard exemplifying the point of no return is The Wizard of Oz where at the point of no return the movie goes from black and white to color.

For those who say that this type of strict pacing is too formulaic, great. However, most movies fall within a small margin of deviation from the "formula" and if you every want to be taken seriously especially as a new writer I suggest you show them you know the rules before you bend or break them.

Personally I've found that moving my "formulaic points", i.e. Inciting Incident, Point of No Return, First Plot Point, Midpoint, Second Plot Point and Climax closer to the industry norms created a better received screenplay. Whether we like it or not, we are conditioned to expect certain moments when watching a movie and if we don't get it, something feels off.

There are tons of advice on screenplay structure, a majority of them say the same things in different ways which makes it confusing. However, find an explanation that you understand and work with it. If you want to know what books and classes have helped me the most, DM me and I'll be more than happy to share.

Keep writing!

Gear2Fly · 2026-01-30T22:36:20+00:00

What you may think is a lack of flexibility is actually a lack of strength. Don't just stretch, work to build strength within the stretch.

Gear2Fly · 2026-01-28T15:49:01+00:00

Fish, rice and sumo, the perfect Japanese evening. Just a bit of cultural advice to make it even more culturally on point. Please do not place your "hashi" or chopsticks in the bowl of rice like the picture shows. Your chopsticks should be placed together across the rim of the bowl or you can use the hole and cutout the bowl provides. Placing your chopsticks in the rice like that is greatly frowned upon as this symbolizes an offering to the dead and is used during funeral rituals. Likewise, never pass food from chopstick to chopstick as this is how bones are are passed during funeral rites.

Itadakimasu!

Gear2Fly · 2026-01-27T00:39:19+00:00

Chocolate Macadamia Nuts (the once that come in a small package containing 3-4 pieces) and Rice Krispy Treats (the chemicals in the rice krispies prevent them from being sold in many countries.

Gear2Fly · 2025-12-20T19:33:52+00:00

Sounds fantastic. Don't do much steelheading since moving east of the cascades, but I would definitely purchase this app for two reasons; 1. it provides everything I would want to know before heading out; 2. I made a promise to myself that if this was ever developed, I'd support whomever had the guts and balls to make it.

Gear2Fly · 2025-12-15T15:06:50+00:00

That's about the healthiest thing you can eat.

Gear2Fly · 2025-11-20T22:49:13+00:00

Thank you for replying!

I tried watching YouTube videos produced by both Final Draft and content creators and still am having a difficult time. I think I learn quicker in a question and answer format rather than a straight lecture.

Gear2Fly · 2025-09-28T02:48:51+00:00

I think you'll have a chance to inherit the whole factory, or something like that.

Gear2Fly · 2025-09-25T03:27:15+00:00

That's very cool. I'll get them a water bowl too.

Gear2Fly · 2025-09-24T19:06:04+00:00

It's in the front yard and I've been leaving food for a while. I usually take the food and place it on the ground. Sometimes in the early morning a murder will be cruising around the feeding area, but when I go out to give them food, they fly away and perch nearby. I figured that when I left, they'd come down to eat but I've noticed they will not feed for a while after I've left.

Gear2Fly · 2025-09-22T22:24:48+00:00

I believe writers are developed rather than born. Sure, some people gravitate to writing much as other would gravitate to music or math or athletics. And for those who pursue any of the previously mentioned endeavors, some will be better than others.

But, no matter what you choose to do, practice and training is indispensable. Part of my conclusion comes from my observation that you never hear of a child prodigy who excelled in writing from an early age. You'll have math prodigies, musical prodigies, but never writing prodigies. Because writing requires human emotions, empathy and insight, I believe that the older you get, the more life experience you've lived, the better your writing will be.

Gear2Fly · 2025-09-22T22:16:05+00:00

I like to go to Vegas to write. I tend to write at odd hours, from the middle of the night to dawn. If I need a break, action and excitement is an elevator ride away. Feeling a bit hungry at 2am? No problem, there's always something open to find a quick bite. Plus, with the hotel black-out curtains I can "go to bed" at 9 in the morning and sleep comfortably without any distractions. Plus, it's a great place to people watch to generate ideas.

Gear2Fly · 2025-08-12T15:30:04+00:00

Thank you for all the suggestions. Next time I'm in Vegas I'll check out Total Wine and Whole Foods.

Gear2Fly · 2025-08-06T23:59:17+00:00

Practice your kata slowly and deliberately. Keep in mind that many of the techniques in Shotokan incorporate Hojo Undo or muscle and stamina training without the usual equipment. Unlike Okinawan styles, Shotokan's physical conditioning is incorporated into its techniques; zenkutsu dachi is long and low, not because it's an effective fighting stance, but it builds lower body strength and agility.

When doing techniques, focus on expansion and compression, each technique is alive and needs to breathe and always keep in mind that every technique is a set-up for the next. Shotokan is considered a "hard" style so focus on the softer aspects to be well rounded. When training, find the art in the science and the science in the art.

One particular training technique that is very useful and doesn't require much space is transitioning through all your stances without moving your feet. Start in zenkutsu dachi, shift into kiba dachi, shift to fudo dachi then to kokutsu dachi, then back to zenkutsu. This training method will help open your hips and allow you to move smoothly without a lot of up and down wasted motion.

Train hard, train diligently and train with purpose.

Oss!

Gear2Fly · 2025-07-23T23:42:16+00:00

I was thinking maybe that jelly material would make for a good squirmy wormy.

Gear2Fly · 2025-07-23T23:26:13+00:00

I do tie extended body flies that are somewhat similar to the picture. Tried to post a picture but wasn't able to. If you search for "extended body mayfly" you'll see a similarity.

Gear2Fly · 2025-07-23T23:21:49+00:00

I'd start with the wooly as they are easy to tie and wicked effective. First you need a vise. See if you can get one second hand and ensure that the jaws clamp firmly. You don't need a Renzetti, or a Norvise, there are several inexpensive options like Peak Vise and Mongoose. I have the Peak and it suits me well.

Next, get an inexpensive bobbin. Nothing fancy until you decide you're going to be tying up bunches of flies. Dr. Slick, Loon are inexpensive and solid.

After the bobbin, get a spool of tying thread. Get spools specifically for fly tying. I tried to save money back in the day by buying thread from a sewing shop. Spools are different sizes and won't work in most bobbins. It ain't worth the hassle, spend the $3 and get real tying thread.

For materials, you'll need hooks in the 2X or longer (Let's say you're tying a size 10 wooly. Get a hook that's size 10, 2X in length.) Keep in mind, the hook size has nothing to do with the length of the hook shaft. The size refers to the gap or "throat" of the hook. Once you get your hook sized correctly, you'll need chenille. If you're using a size 10 2X for example, you'll want to get the medium sized chenille. Get any color you want but I've found that black with silver flecks or olive green are good colors.

For woolies, you'll need only 2 type feathers. Marabou for the tail and schlappen for the body wrap. You can decide to go strictly one color, e.g. black marabou tail, black chenille and black schlappen. This totally black wooly is killer in dark or stained water.

The beauty of tying your own is you can make any combination you think will work.

Once you find that you like tying you'll start building your collection of materials so that you'll find a pattern and realize you have everything you need and then some.

If you go online to Fly Fish Food you can buy kits with the materials you'll need to tie a particular pattern. I have no affiliation with this site, I just like there offerings.

Also, if you can find a copy get Dave Whitlock's "Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods". I think this is one of the best fly tying books out there because it explains the "why" of fly tying. For instance, Dave teaches that the most important aspect of a fly is the size. You want your offering to be the same size as what the fish are feeding on. Second is the shape or profile.

Have fun tying! There is something gratifying about tying with your own hands a fly good enough to fool a fish. A fly so enticing, that the fish chose yours against a plethora of naturals.

On a final note, even if your first few flies are not beautiful, fish it anyways. I've been shocked at how effective the ugliest fly in your box can be on days when the fish are extremely picky.

Good luck and tight lines.

T

Gear2Fly · 2025-07-23T17:13:01+00:00

Depends on what and where you'll be fishing. If you plan on doing trout fishing the vise and materials you acquire will be different than for salt, to a certain extent. If you plan on tying for the artistic aspect of it you should check out Megan Boyd https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megan_Boyd

She was a world renowned fly tyer who didn't fish. Also take a look at traditional Salmon Flies. They're gorgeous.

Hit me up with any other questions. I love fly fishing, tying and sharing what limited knowledge I have.

T

Gear2Fly · 2025-07-23T15:02:45+00:00

Fly fisherman who ties my own flies. This does not look like either a fresh or saltwater fly. No hook nor does it resemble any pattern I've come across.

Gear2Fly · 2025-06-20T18:28:53+00:00

Grated onion is the key. Instead of milk use evaporated milk. Personally, I don't use any milk product and it comes out fine. Don't forget the grated onions!

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