kevin miquelon
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If you want simple and minimalist, look at Patagonia’s rendition. None of the bells and whistles, but enough space to get the job done.
One person from anywhere – my deceased Grandpa Sunstrom…one of my heroes.
One person from the FF community? Have to be Lefty Kreh – on his home waters.
Kevin Miquelon
Well put everyone…your comments forced me to do some serious reflection…count my blessings…thanks.
I hope everybody gets to square things up this year….
Patagonia or Simms polar fleece fingerless…I find the wool gloves get caught on flies too much…just my two cents…
Great Fly Tying Book:
The Benchside Introduction to Fly Tying – Ted Leeson and Jim Schollmeyer – make sure you buy the spiral bound edition – it has a top and bottom to teach page and you can flip to the technique recommended on that fly – absolutely amazing…I love it!
If you fish warmwater – smallies and big mouth – Bob Clouser’s fly tying book is pretty darn good too…
Wishes for the New Year?
1. Whirled Peas
2. Improving my already good marriage…
3. Loving my four kids better…
4. Time on the water…
5. Fish some new waters (maybe steelheading in Michigan for first time)
6. Turn a few buddies on to the sport…
7. Keep my businesses moving in the right direction…
8. Leave the world a pinch better than the way I found it…
9. Learn to enjoy the journey more…
10. Do something really out of the box – not sure what THAT is yet…Kevin Miquelon
Zach,
Thanks for the clarity on the topic…sorry to hear about your friend…
These are going to be some tough times ahead of us…
One thing we can do if we have the means…try to take your discretionary dollars to the local business – the fly shop, the restaurant, the hardware store…you name it…if you can…every bit helps…
Kevin
Who is John Galt?
Read Atlas Shrugged…everyone…
Make sure you read the book before the movie comes out…they will be sure to screw the movie up.
And, finally…who are THEY?
Not only is fly fishing made for the consumption of a good cigar, but you have to accompany it with a swig of Jack Daniels, too!
And yes, I was with Zach when he was working on a big honkin’ green machine and we had a slight mishap with a kerplunk, but Zach is much too gracious. He was multi-tasking and trying to enjoy the cigar, juggle thousands of dollars of photography equipment, walk on a midstream fallen tree, all while retrieving the fly hooked on a branch for his casting “student”. The combination of those things led to a near death experience for one very fine camera. In the end, all was well.
On fishing trips, I usually bring a handful of cigars with the goal of corrupting my friends…getting them to come to the dark side brings me great joy…cigars and JD…
People that don’t drink, don’t smoke, and don’t cuss don’t live longer. They just feel like they do.
Kevin Miquelon
If you have the opportunity, pick up a copy of the book, Atlas Shrugged, and force yourself to read it.
Enlightening.
Zach,
Congratulations! From one free market capitalist (while balancing beliefs and staying true to one’s integrity) to another, a good move I think.
As a side-note, Steve Hemkens from ORVIS is one world class guy AND a damn good fisherman…
Kevin
I am not sure how to ask for what you really want for Christmas, but this web-link will help the guys out with “what NOT to get your better half for Christmas”. Check it out:
