Shucks,darn,drat…bhad (bang head against desk),gee whiz,rats,shoot bhad x 2.
(deep cleansing breath)
Sorry for the outburst of language, hope I didn’t offend anyone. The reason for the outburst is I have a 45 minute window each week to fish. Thursdays from 4:30 to 5 or 5:15 before class. The last few Thursdays were a)windy…b)cold c)wet d)stormy e)a combination of any or all of the above.
The good… Today is sunny (80s)little wind
The bad… No class tonight, I will be at soccer practice instead, so no fishing
The ugly…
I may have to outsource my field tests of VFR antidotes
It’s ok buddy, we all need to vent once in a while. This will make you feel better.
I had a test scheduled last week, now I was supposed to take all those meds to clean me out, well Sunday I was close very close to the bathroom all day. Monday morning I am ready to get this test all done. I was at the place and in comes my doctor, test cancelled.
Now do you feel better, if not remember the test still has to be done. So another day will be spent very close to the bathroom…
Now go tie 3 flies, clean your reels and thank God for the next fish you will catch.
PS… Micus and the Dude have some connection with bad weather… I am not saying they causes it, but it sure likes their parts of the country.
Harold
[This message has been edited by Harold Hattaway (edited 19 May 2005).]
Great thanks Harold, now I’m not only frustrated about fishing, I’m ashamed because of my selfish attitude. Anyone else care to kick me while I’m down? (e-mail coming your way HH)
If Micus and the dude are responsible for the bad weather and the high water let’s cast a spell on them. Remember what Grubb says “Spelling and Grammar not subject to judgement… ;”.
Do not be ashamed of having a need to vent, heck we all have the need from time to time. I am sure after talking to me last week the doctor wanted to find a place to vent. <grin> And guess what not one wordydurd came out of my mouth. I had to give him a little slack afterall he did save my life last year. hehehehehehe
Ray; Some of my favorite time was spent watching my kids at soccer practice. I believe if I cannot be fishing, I want to be with the kids and the wife. (now it is grandkids) and guess what; soccer starts soon for my grandson. Now I would not play soccer instead of fish… I could cause earthquakes if I started running. The Dude can explain this.
Bluehackle: Careful, they will write about you and you will become famous. <grin>
Hey everyone next time you are fishing grab one or two of these spirits that are trapped inside and take them with you. Funny how much better you cast when you have a spirit watching.
As the saying goes"I feel for you but I cant quit reach you". I have been there–done that, but now that I have been retired 18 years I fish any day the weather is nice. SORRY
Three of the biggest trout I ever caught were in a windy rain storm that was blowing all the bugs out of the shrubs. there’s several places to buy a nice rain coat. GO FISHING!!!
If flyfishing were a sin, I’de be the devil’s right hand man.
JC Sir, lol,'S" I know what ya mean, the last hurricane that came threw helped my cast alot…“G” Had some good distance casting with that one… 'S" only on FAOL"
JC, Was your response just kidding, or is that “flaming”? I agree by the way, fishing in rain especially…cold, no problem, rain and 30mph wind, might be a flytying day though… or surfcasting. Met on of my best flyfishing friends on a cold, rainy, windy night on the Cape. We were the only two lunatics fishing; everyone else was watching a Redsox/Yankees playoff game… I walked a few miles in from one side of a no vehicle area, he the same from the other. It was raining like how Forrest Gump described “Big Fat Rain” monsoon-like. At one point about 2 a.m. alone on a sandbar, waves crashing around me, sleep deprived; I started laughing at myself- out loud! I don’t think I got a bump that night either, but if I had scored a 50, it sure would have been sweet to rub it in, especially since to 'Sox tanked that year. There’s really nothing like waking up a surfcasting buddy by sliding a cow striper into the back of his truck with him! Anyway, this guy, John; is miles away from where his truck is, cause I had walked back out, fishing the whole way. so now he is 5 or six miles away fom his rig- all soft sand too. I offered him a ride around and when we saw each other at a TU meeting years later we were both a bit shocked that the other guy troutfished! Needless to say, we both have the same work ethic when it come to fishing (of course, he is Polish, and I’m Italian, so that might be it too…)
swen -
Whatsa the problem?!? Sounds like fishing weather to me! Are ya a whimp or what? I suppose ya want sunny, 80 degrees, and someone to tie the little fishies to ur line? <G>
I, too, am retired - not as long as Bill but long enough I’ve wondered why I waited so long. I generally get out 2 or 3 times a week [rub it in, run it in].
Kick you while youre down?sure thing!Always happy to oblige.Just kidding but like I always say,life is about priorities,go fishing if thats what you need and to heck with the consequences.Sure you’ll probably get into some trouble but fishing is always worth it.If the weather misbehaves,just remember that bad weather in a place you’d rather not be is a damn site worse than bad weather in a place you like.We have a sying out here in Africa that you might relate to:“give it horns!”
If none of that makes you feel any better well then just throw back your head and yell(at the top of your lungs)AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH
cheers
Adam
My grandson just finished first in the 200 meter and first in the 400 meter sprints in a 25 school invitational track meet. He’s headed for the state qualifiers next week.
Ask “me” which I"d rather do…go to that next track meet or go fly fishing.
Later, RW
“We fish for pleasure; I for mine, you for yours.” -James Leisenring on fishing the wet fly-
Is that all ya got? Is it? Well, it wasn’t bad.
Here is the new plan.
1 Pack suitcase full of clothes and leave in truck, layers for cold, dry to change into after being in the rain, practice roll cast when windy (I can’t cast in a gym with no wind let alone fight 30 mph outside), sorry I been outside in storms to many times to stand out there with an 8 foot stick in my hand
2 Keep rod in truck
3 Keep reel and flies in book bag
4 Start saving for good rain gear and waders
5 Complain online a little more, shows who is compassionate, who has the courage to “say it like it is”, and who has a sense of humor.
The reason for the outburst is I have a 45 minute window each week to fish. Thursdays from 4:30 to 5 or 5:15 before class. The last few Thursdays were a)windy…b)cold c)wet d)stormy e)a combination of any or all of the above.
