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Fly Fishing
I think fly fishing is ohh so rewarding. There is no feeling like that of catching a fish on a fly that you tied. I think it's a passion. An all consuming passion that slowly takes over your life. Now, some may not agree thats its 'all consuming', but it sure does seem like it.
How would you describe fly fishing? A past time, an art, or a way of life?
Why do you fly fish? The solitude? Stress reliever(I have golf for that.....) The companionships developed along the way?
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Actually by a "not too loose" interpretation, it is a RELIGION.
Once upon a time I filled in a question blank regarding religion , fly fishing.
I should have added " on occasion" to postpone (at least) eternal damnation.
Mark
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I'd rather be in Wyoming!
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All of the above. http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/smile.gif
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"If firearms cause crimes and kill people, all of the ones I have must be defective."
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A pleasurable sport to most adults who started fishing when young, to many a studious pursuit. Seems to me only those who come to the sport later in life are determined to turn it into some sort of mysterious art form. The psychobabble is astonishing.
There are no saints or churches of Flyfishing.
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Why fish? It's never been said any better than this, and probably never will:
[url=http://www.flyanglersonline.com/lighterside/part183.html:59a4c]http://www.flyanglersonline.com/lighterside/part183.html[/url:59a4c]
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Amen to that. I agree, couldn't be said better.
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I would describe it as a lifestyle. When I have free time, it is what I think, dream, & talk about. A lifestyle that only another flyfisher can understand, but one that my wife, Colleen who doesn't fish, understands & respects.....she IS the catch of my life!
Mike
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You guys are too much!
I'm methodist by the way, that means you
apply a method before you dictate your final
execution of the cast.
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lifestyle...no, religion...no, its a..., i mean a..., or maybe...
basically every decision i make in my life takes fly fishing into consideration before the decision is made. what does that sound like to you?
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Really didn't mean to offend anyone.
If you think what I posted was offending please
by all means let me know.
(email or otherwise).
I will remove my posting if so.
Otherwise (loosen up).
Enjoy life and have some fun.
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I view it as an enjoyable way to waste time and money.
Mike B
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Looking back on the postings now, I see pay
way too much attention to the icons.
I agree with what idealangler said.
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I thought it was funny the "methodist" thing anyway.
Good night all. Getting late.
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Ledwater,
Quote:
Why do you fly fish
I think we all have our own reasons. Further, throughout this life long pursuit, the "reasons" might change (evolution of the species)
I USED to for the solitude.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/chris_chin/...unrise1024.jpg
Now I do to be with the family.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/chris_chin/index_files/010.jpg
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Christopher Chin
Jonquiere Quebec
[This message has been edited by fcch (edited 18 February 2005).]
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"I have golf for that....." WHAT!?!?!
I NEVER engage in an activity that considers the WATER to be a HAZARD!! :P
Fly fishing for me is a different path than many of my contemporaries up here in North Dakota. While many pursue walleye, pike and other game fish by trolling spinners or crankbaits each summer, I'm more content to fish bluegill, crappie or bass on the fly. I don't do it to be different, but I do it because it is different, a break from "normal" fishing here in ND.
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Golf?? Stress relief????? everyone I know who golfs don't call it stress relief,many unprintable thinks, never stress relief.
There are two very challenging courses here, Green river, and Rock Springs, so I am told. I never developed a desire for cow pasture pool as my father called it.
Besides, the Wyoming wind causes me enough problems when I'm fishing!!
P.S. Marco, offer stands, call me if you get out this way!
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Wyo-blizzard
[This message has been edited by Byron Zuehlsdorff (edited 18 February 2005).]
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It is the very definition of ones' soul. Fly fishing, along with hunting, isn't really a hobby or pastime, or sport for me. It is who I am. I could no sooner survive without the aforementioned two then I could without breathing.
It is not what I do, it is who I am.
Enough of the serious stuff..............
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I am certain that God fly fishes. I attend the outdoor church as often as possible.
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A mobile to hang memories on. RR