So I had to fly back to Massachusetts this weekend for a wedding and I didnt bring my flyrod!!! I am kicking myself because I have an entire day of downtime that I could be hitting the streams in western mass, but here I sit checking the new posts almost religiously at my brothers house (although I love reading what y’all have to say, I would much rather be fishing).
I guess my question is does this happen often? This is the second time for me and I am starting to think that maybe I should start bring my rod, reel, and a small box of flies with me whenever I go anywhere!!! I wouldnt want to disappoint the fish by not giving them the opportunity to turn down all my flies.
Pack them anytime//anyplace, you just never know, I used to pack mine in my rucksac and in my command post, had the RSM Regimental Sargeant Major sitting down with me to learn how to tye and we talked fly fishing for hours made the time in the CP or trench go a lot faster.
The other troops were jealous of me but that was their problem. 8)
It’s a common problem for me. Whenever I go out of town I mention to my wife that I should bring my fly fishing wares. She gives me that look of “we are not going there so you can fish.” :lol:
I always figure that unless I KNOW that there will be no time whatsoever, or bringing the gear will cause a major problem, such as there not being room for it, then even if it just sits in the vehicle for the whole trip, at least I was prepared. Heck, I keep at least one rod,reel and a few flies in the car at all times.
Never know when you will have to blow an hour down by the settling pond. . . .
I get that look! Usually when I slow down to look as we cross a stream in the car while driving. She just takes it for granted after 16 years that it is in the car.
Now my oldest has started asking why I didn’t tell him there might be fishing so he could bring his stuff. I just remind him that there ALWAYS MIGHT be fishing!
I get that look! Usually when I slow down to look as we cross a stream in the car while driving. She just takes it for granted after 16 years that it is in the car.
Now my oldest has started asking why I didn’t tell him there might be fishing so he could bring his stuff. I just remind him that there ALWAYS MIGHT be fishing! :D[/quote]
Hay my new truck has that problem - slowing down and stopping near fishable water, hope to never get a recall on it… :lol:
Can’t get the wife interested in ff. She doesn’t mine bait and tackle fishing, but ff she is just not interest. Hopefully my daughter will be when she’s older. She just turned 2 last month.
One of those yarn casting rods in order then just about the right toy for her, good luck man…
HAY maybe tell your wife, that no more stinky bait if she starts FFing, or that you will spring for the lesons ? Just trying to convert another lady and bait fisherperson :lol:
Ok, how about this one, would I run into any problems at the airport carrying a box of flies? I know that they wont let the nippers on, but flies? and there is no way I am EVER going to check my rod, but I have seen people with those on planes before.
35 Years with the same woman has taught me that it cannot always be about me and my perceived needs (fishing). I have MY time with my fishing; My bride has HER time with her interests; We have OUR time together when we just enjoy each other’s company and experience new and interesting things together. Every Friday is date night, and can be something as simple as soup & sandwich, or something more elaborate. Tonight we used anniversary gift cards to Outback Steak House. Prime rib and fillet mignon. The venue is less important than the time we block out to spend together. I started this practice when the three kids were little, and it was to guarantee one meal each week where my wife did not have to referee, cook or clean. The kids are now 22, 25 & 28, but the practice continues.
This works well for us, and insures that we continue to have a relationship rather than just an existence. It’s really surprising how often she suggests that I take my fishing stuff when we travel together…just in case. God, I love that girl!
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I started this practice when the three kids were little, and it was to guarantee one meal each week where my wife did not have to referee, cook or clean. The kids are now 22, 25 & 28, but the practice continues.
This works well for us, and insures that we continue to have a relationship rather than just an existence. It’s really surprising how often she suggests that I take my fishing stuff when we travel together…just in case. God, I love that girl!
Joseph the Blessed[/quote]
Joseph, shouldn’t you have at least picked up the referee duties by now? :shock:
Ed, who is glad for the happiness that you share with your wife.
35 Years with the same woman has taught me that it cannot always be about me and my perceived needs (fishing). I have MY time with my fishing; My bride has HER time with her interests; We have OUR time together when we just enjoy each other’s company and experience new and interesting things together. Every Friday is date night, and can be something as simple as soup & sandwich, or something more elaborate. Tonight we used anniversary gift cards to Outback Steak House. Prime rib and fillet mignon. The venue is less important than the time we block out to spend together. I started this practice when the three kids were little, and it was to guarantee one meal each week where my wife did not have to referee, cook or clean. The kids are now 22, 25 & 28, but the practice continues.
This works well for us, and insures that we continue to have a relationship rather than just an existence. It’s really surprising how often she suggests that I take my fishing stuff when we travel together…just in case. God, I love that girl!
Joseph the Blessed[/quote]
Joseph that is perfect, now that I am retired I was looking for a tradition to start with Ann, the Army kept me away a lot of the time, weeks and months at a time. Date Nights it is!
Glad I could help. I share our tradition with anyone who talks to me about fishing time and problems in their marriage. I’m not a counselor, but I learned long ago that every relationship must have balance in it for it to be rewarding. It cannot be one-sided. Someone once wrote that “it is in giving that we receive.” It certainly has worked for me, and I guess it’s because I work at it as well. Hope Ann enjoys your thoughtfulness. Tell her it was all your idea. 8)
Orvis makes a great 7 pc 5wt that takes up almost no room at all.
Reel = No room at all (stuff the reel in one boot)
Short pants = No room at all
High traction boots= no room at all (stuff the shorts in the other boot)
Fly box = No room at all
Lanyard = No room at all
Small net = No room at all
No Waders and the guts to wet wade in appaling conditions = No room at all :lol:
Geoff,
It would probably be mean of me to tell you that I went out fishing on the 18th for a few hours, here in Western Ma. and caught a few lovely Brook Trout in their fall colors. They were as pretty as a picture book.
This weekend the weather is clear and in the 70’s. Sorry you did not pack a rod.
Hopefully my daughter will be when she’s older. She just turned 2 last month.