Aaron Christensen
Forum Replies Created
-
Posts
-
That’s an excellent knot demonstration, Zach. I tie the same knot but only use three wraps around (instead of 5) because that it how a redfish guide taught me to do it. Has anyone else experimented with different numbers of wraps or done some sort of strength test for the best number of wraps?
Maybe check the November used-gear sale at USNWC -http://usnwc.org/used-boat-bike-sale/ I know they have a huge inventory of hard SUPs; not sure whether they own any inflatables but I do see them out there a lot (maybe privately owned).
I think NOC just had their sale last weekend, but it wouldn’t hurt to call them and see if they have anything left to sell.
Enjoyed both of the articles. They were well-written and well-reasoned.
I have also been impressed with value from some lesser-known brands, like Allen Fly Fishing. I don’t own any of the Allen products (yet), but I have been impressed with the products I had the chance to hold and the owner’s commitment to quality.
So the short answer of what an investor should look for is a clearly defined exit strategy and the triggers for when either party can compel an exit. A clear understanding of respective roles and financial participation (who gets what, and when) is also important.
You open yourself up to a range of potential challenges when other people gain an equity interest in your business. Tread carefully. Plus, the transaction costs of putting the agreements together so everyone is protected and there is less chance of future conflict would likely offset any benefit from access to an investment, at least in the dollar range you mentioned.
Several years ago, my wife insisted that I move my tying stuff to the garage because I kept dropping hooks. So I built a bigger garage. It was a cool project. We lifted the entire roof off the old garage, doubled the footprint, built the upstairs, then used a crane to re-install the roof on the upper level. (By “we,” I mean my contractor; I have none of the necessary skills). Here is a pic from the outside.
Here is my fly tying/pool/man room, built over the garage. I had a group of friends over this past weekend.
I read them for confirmation that the enormously expense rod I just bought is, in fact, the best rod in the world. If they rate my rod low, then I attribute the rating to the author’s bias and stupidity, especially when I know I can find a comparison article somewhere else that says my rod is the best. In either event, the magazine succeeded in getting my attention and probably my money.
David, I did enjoy your article. Thanks for posting.
Curious, do you fish this pattern for red fish during the winter months, or do you find that it has too much flash for the clear cold water? I have been tying some more muted patterns for use during the next few months, but I am curious for your thoughts on that issue.
Also, can you comment on your weed guard? Wondering if you use that same loop for red fish, or if maybe you cut it to “whiskers” for getting over the oysters?
Thanks for the post; I will give it a try. If I can catch a fish with it, you know it is good.
FWIW, Craig lives in Georgia and is an accomplished striper guide. I believe he developed the pattern for stripers but I like seeing how you are using it for red fish. Craig is also about one of the nicest guys you would ever meet. He regularly attends FFF festivals as a featured fly tier and always welcomes someone pulling up a chair for a minute or an hour.
Cheers,
Aaron
Nice pieces posted on here. I have been looking at some of this guy’s work: http://www.naturesknots.net
Excellent report. Curious to know whether it is the same basic type of red fishing we do here in the Carolinas, except with bigger fish? Are you able to judge whether these bulls are spookier than the smaller fish? Are you fishing an 8 wt, or a bigger gun? I gotta go. Thanks for the report.
http://www.pheasantblog.org/the-25-best-pheasant-hunting-towns-in-america/
I was born in Nebraska and that’s where both lines of my family landed when they got off the boat. But, sadly, I just don’t see it as a pheasant destination anymore. South Dakota is pheasant mecca, or at least it was when I went through there several years back. My pheasant-hunting uncle from Lincoln goes to S. Dakota, which probably says a lot.
Peter Taylor’s upcoming annual Meat Fest is probably my favorite party of the year. It mostly consists of eclectic group of fly fishermen and photographers. I am mediocre in both categories but still manage an invite.
The party focuses on meat and brown liquor. Lots of meat. I will be contributing a dozen or so pheasants this year. There will be at least a 1/2 dozen or so other meats, as well. Finishes off with a white elephant gift exchange. I will try to take some pics.
Very nice. And a logical explanation of why it is the perfect combination of drawer sizes for a fly tying room.
JC, that looks like the perfect set of drawers for a fly tying room. Do you know their original purpose or the name of the drawers if someone wanted to search for something similar? Nice tying space, too. Thanks for posting.
For deals on Filson gear, follow Sierra Trading Post on Twitter to get notice of their flash add’l 40% off sales. That can bring the total discount into the range of 60-70% off. Keep items you like in your cart, and then purchase when the sale is announced.
I still remember going into Abercrombie & Fitch back in the day when it was a real outfitters store, with fly rods and guns. Obviously, that’s not what they are now. I hope Filson doesn’t go that direction, too.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, too.
If you have any use for a card catalogue style, instead of or in addition to map drawers, something like this seems reasonably priced: http://acornonline.com/solid-oak-library-card-file-media-storage-cabinets/p/41522v/
Edited to say maybe not. I am finding some other functional pieces, but nothing approaching those you posted.
For an exceedingly rough estimate, you might be looking at around $2,000 to have a (semi-) custom kitchen cabinet shop build you a counter-height piece that would be functionally similar to the first antique cabinet you put up there — i.e., with numerous drawers 1/2 to 1/3 the depth of a utensil drawer and maybe a couple the depth of a utensil drawer. Obviously, actual pricing would depend on the plans, hardware, wood, etc. But it can be done.
That would be for a unit that is actually manufactured elsewhere, but built to the design specs of a local shop that does cabinet sales and install, for the most part.
There is a full-custom cabinet maker in our area that recently built a table for us. If I ever get the chance, I will ask him for some cost estimates but, like Randy say, it would probably be closer to the $4k range, especially for something that is more like custom furniture than kitchen cabinets.
