When forming the loop for the surgeons knot, give the loop a half twist before passing the ends through. The tag end or dropper will stand out at exactly 90 degrees to the leader. Stops those pesky weighted nymphs and other flies wrapping around the leader.
Hi Martin, I am very sorry to hear you are unwell, I hope you can find a treatment that helps you.
As for NZ, come on down, the flight is a long one, but I know many lakes where a Pontoon boat is perfect for fishing. I have a pontoon boat that you can use once you get here and would be happy to show you around some of the lovely North Island lakes.
All the best.
Mike
This is so far my favourite fishing vid.
No extreme chopper inflights or insanely big fish.
I love that whole backyard feel to it and i love fishing small waters myself,there intimate.
Trivia; In Sweden we'd call those Brook Char. Brook Trout here are the small trouts.
Hi Martin, I interviewed this local fishing personality, Graeme Sinclair, who got MS in his forties, an inspiring guy and like you, is making the best of a bad situation. Hope it may benefit you in some way to see how another fisho is dealing with the problems.
Dwight.
I have been in the care of the best doctors here in Denmark in a hospital with a whole department treating MS-patients only, but unfortunately I form antibodies against the medcine they can offer, and as it is right now there are very few alternative options apart from some that are experimental and some with pretty high risk levels.
I'm still under regular observation and hoping that something will appear than can halt the development or even make me better.
Thanks for your kind thoughts. If you keep on coming by GFF, I'll keep on posting new material.
Martin
Mr. Jorgensen,
As a physician, I urge you to look into the various new treatments for MS, if you have not already done so. They may not reverse the damage that you have already suffered, but they may be able to hold the disease at bay for many years.
As a fly fisherman who has enjoyed and learned from your blog for many years, I wish you all the best in this phase of your life. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Hi Martin,
I know it is a long way but it is not too late to get your backside on an aircraft to the South Island of New Zealand. You will find plenty of river access where you can drive to the waters edge. NZ is also the land of lakes, and there is excellent fishing in most. I know of several Guides who would be able to get you some outstanding fishing. No need to take your own gear either, just you and your camera. You would not regret it.
I think this calls for another discution : what is flyfishing ? :))))) and then we might say that czech nymphing isnt flyfishing, as buldo fishing isnt flyfishing :)
As a matter of facts, personally I prefer fishing with a fly rod and fly line .... because you may get enough satisfaction in a good cast even without having a fish at the other end of the line :)
What with the banning of felt soles in so many states now, are there any ways to replace your felt with rubber soles?
Hello Martin:
Thank you for open this site.
I´ll put more photos and oppinions from Spain
:D
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Martin my prayers are with you and my highest and most luminious thoughts are with you for your health!
You are an amazing ambassador for the art of fly fishing and we are all better for who you are in the world and your passion for sharing that of which you are passionate about !
To your health and many more tight lines!
Hi Martin,
What a story. These are the things that happen to others. As you state, memories are the most important thing in live. And allthough luck is a strange word in this context, you were lucky having been able to collect a lot of them. And apart from that, don't forget to enjoy the fact that you cocreated the best flyfishing site on the planet!
I recently entered a video called "Doc of Drakes" that proves that, even with a serious disease, there remain possibilities to enjoy our breathtaking sport. I sincerely hope that this awful disease allows you to keep on fishing for many many years!!
Bas Vermolen, the Netherlands
romanillos,
Welcome to the Global FlyFIsher... and let's see some pictures from Spain!
Martin
Hello Martin,
After reading your story, I was completely knocked down for a couple of minutes. Life can be so cruel, but I can read that you are mentally very strong, and I think that it is the only way to handle this terrible desease.
For a couple of years now I struggle with heart problems, and that also gives you a mental knock-down.
Also lucky for me that I had the oppertunity to travel and fish on nice places before my disease. Today I am still afraid to go far away and I don't fish alone anymore. But my disease is nothing comparing with what you are going trough at the moment. So for now I am not complaining anymore about myself ! This story is so true about that you must do what you always have wanted to do, try to do it today not tomorrow!
Dear Martin, thank you for telling us your story, all the best and be strong.
Tom Biesot.
Rasto,
GFF will continue, and maybe even stronger than ever, because I compensate for my lack of fishing by writing even more about it and try to get as much material from outisde contributors as I can.
So GFF will provide me with "virtual fishing trips" when I don't have the energy to get out there in real life, and that will hopefully rub off on the rest of you!
Martin
Nils,
Thanks for your comment!
Yes, I certainly try to keep my spirits high and do what I can in spite of getting worse physically. Sometimes it's a loosing game, but most of the time it's a question of turning things around and looking at what you can in stead of what you can't. A classical glass half full/half empty situation.
Martin
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Hold on Martin!!!
We need you and your great GFF articles about flyfishing and photography!
Rasto from Slovakia
Very nice story Martin and good point! To the people reading this, I know Martin and even though he has lost a lot of his fishing, I have never seen anybody getting such a treat and still been strong mentally. Martin has always been very positive and maybe it's a cliche but being positive and focus on the good, Martin is living proof of is the best way to enjoy you time here on. Live it!
Stay strong my friend!
Nils
Thank you for this very honest article. The 'just do it' message is an important one. I suffered from a debilitating disease a few years ago, which has now improved. I remember thinking at the time "I wish I had followed my dreams"...... Life is so short and we must live it to the full. I'm now grateful for every day. I wish you all the best & many tight lines.........
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