I was too not long ago...actually last week...
I keep reading the threads and link surf all over the place.
Oh and podcasts too, when they talk tether, bridge and linesman it really gets you to visualize....just keep hitting that back 15 seconds button.
I sort of have a plan for when the Kestrel comes in next Monday.
I tried spicing some 1/2" double braided line last night, came out nice. thats the first thing to go is the knots.
Then I will add a ropeman to my linesman and another to my tether.
I want to keep my bridge simple but being a newbie I think I will want to adjust it, I may use a prussic for that eventually.