Ignored the chores and headed to the local ditch to try out the rod. It was windy, and the fly I'd chosen was a little too heavy for the line. I switched to the kebari included with the kit, which made things easier, #learningcurve. The line was too short for the area, so I went upstream to where the water is smaller and the fish are a little more eager.
First fish was an 18" gar that flopped off the hook when I got it to the bank. A gator made an appearance, so I went further upstream...
First documented fish!
Switched to a black "Gurgler Kebari", and
White works too
Love the portability, but I've got to figure out how to fish the bigger water with bigger kebari...