[paul_puckett]

no…was just curious how long your boat was

[paul_puckett]

hey guys…is this the 13 footer

[paul_puckett]

yea…they have definitely taken it a step futher than really necessary
i really like what you guys are doing and know it is more realistic for me to achieve anyway

[paul_puckett]

check out this dude’s vessel
http://www.2ndlight.com/fusetalk/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=7&threadid=88677&enterthread=y

[paul_puckett]

pretty sure it is the 13 footer
it is down at our place at cumberland
I have thought about either doing it down there or dragging it back
I feel like I should do it here so i can work on it any time
basically my father in law said , “its yours”

[paul_puckett]

i have a gheenoe waiting to be worked on.

[paul_puckett]

your mean Zach!….JK
as soon as i get some nasty jams down, I will share my capitulation

[paul_puckett]

i taught him all he knows…JK
Jeff’s a good bud, even though he is a big cubbies fan
he would be a good program for sure

[paul_puckett]

Hey Zach
Denny Rickards is your stillwater guy, he has a couple books and very very nice.
call Jack Dennis Shop, ask for Jeff Currier – 307-733-3270
or ask for Jack, they will Denny’s contact info

[paul_puckett]

got my first fly rod at the dallas store, Orvis Clear water series, its long gone now, but they were super nice in here.

[paul_puckett]

i have a pair, love em
felt like i was pretty unstoppable

[paul_puckett]

you open one zipper….its all there

[paul_puckett]

the ol orvis portrait ad, love it
I’m sure she is raking it in

thanks for the shoutouts, very much appreciated
good to see all the words on the other artist too!!

thanks for the heads up Neal
see ya in the shop soon, i am sure, gotta spend that xmas money somewhere

[paul_puckett]

I agree with that angle for sure, definitely a good argument for it

[paul_puckett]

here is my take, not taking anything away from the people that are certified and use it respectfully and with good intentions.  Being someone that has been teaching people to cast AND fish, i think the FFF certification could be a good thing but, fishing experience I think can take its place or be just as much qualification.  When I worked in WY for 4 years, I was surrounded by dozens of great guides and instructors and FFF cert wasn’t even in the conversations, nobody is involved or cares to be.  So, i guess I just get irritated when I hear people flagging themselves as an incredible fisherman because they are “certified.”  Not everyone, just some people.  I know of a few people that flaunt that, i dont know if they ever even go out and fish.  I think some people just need a label in this industry to put them at what they think is above the average fisherman, and why?  It is a sport, but its between you and the fish, not for ego vs. ego (except when it comes to gear of course.)  Well, thats just my rant, vent or what have you.  Didn’t mean to mess up this thread if I did.

[paul_puckett]

I am trying to recall how many times I wore my brand new completely empty vest on the ride up to the water and then didn’t even bring it with me when I hit the water.

This could be the best remark and observation from this…pretty funny

[paul_puckett]

here’s the deal
working in the fly fishing industry for 14 years, we can come up with plenty of reasons to complain about every company that makes road or reels.

[paul_puckett]

man,
that looks just like the hangar bar, right across form the railroad station
sound the same at least, right on the road back to the park
had some interesting times myself in there

[paul_puckett]

DUSTY!!! Who needs a fiberlglass mount…cough, cough

[paul_puckett]

i played with it today, very cool new reel
the detail design really is cool
the nameplate is on the top of the reel body now

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