While between classes at OLLI, I tied my first successful nail knot, using a straw from WaWa snipped into a small segment. My dexterity and close vision leave a lot to be desired so I connected two shoelaces, though if I can keep track of which nylon monofilament connects to the reel and which connects to the hook, I can probably do this with real line in the very near future.
My equipment does not need replenishing. I have an ultralight rod and standard rod, each with spinning reel, though the ultralight green one could use some minor duct tape to hold a slipping line guide. My lines coil when casted, likely a consequence of never replacing them and storing on the reels for extended times. I have a fly kit, even have waders, thus the desire to master the nail knot and the blood knot. I have a standard rod with casting reel, one that backlashes with each attempted cast. A skill worth improving. I do not have salt water gear. A macho looking rod and reel for this would run about $100. And I like driving downstate to the Indian River Inlet which attracts many anglers, but some of them have mid-sized pond rods. Ample variety of hooks, lures, weights, bobbers. My State Park card is permanent and my age no longer requires a state license. Ready to resume once the days warm up a bit to where I am comfortable and the fish become less selective about what looks like food. Very soon.
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