So a fly fishing reel i backed on kickstarter just funded. I'm buying a rod and some line, and that's it no new fishing stuff (other than lures/bait/flies) in 2016. My goal is to lose my "preferred" members card at basspro.
Also I plan to kick crack and herion and quit buying comics...
I say that without judgment. Just observation. I probably wouldn't know which end of a fishing rod to hold, not to mention where to find the reels of the future on kickstarter.
So a fly fishing reel i backed on kickstarter just funded. I'm buying a rod and some line, and that's it no new fishing stuff (other than lures/bait/flies) in 2016. My goal is to lose my "preferred" members card at basspro.
Also I plan to kick crack and herion and quit buying comics...
I, on the other hand, think that's really cool. I didn't know that "reels of the future" were on kickstarter. Thank you. I going to check that out.
I come from a family of fishermen (particularly my grandfather and his brothers), so I understand it. I’ve fished for brim in creeks, I've surf fished, pier fished, and (more commonly) net fished in the canals of the North Carolina sounds. I've dug for clams and oysters. When I would spend nearly half the summer at our family’s beach cottage (which we shared with my grandparents), every supper except Sunday’s would consist of whatever we caught that day. But I don’t particularly care for it, and I haven't fished once since my grandfather died.
Seeing a blue fish bite the palm of my grandfather's hand when I was six or so made me very hesitant to handle live fish—it took forever for the bleeding to stop. Seeing him and my great-uncles pulling pinfish out of the nets, and breaking their spines before tossing them back into the water made me uncomfortable. And seeing them kill a skate that got caught up in the net made me downright angry. Plus I hated those days when low tide came early, and I’d be woken up at the crack of dawn when all I wanted to do was relax and enjoy my summer vacation.
It wasn't all bad, of course, and I have some fond memories of being out on the boat with my grandfather and uncles, but too often for me, fishing was more like work than a hobby.
That sounds like when my Dad would take me and my brothers bird hunting. We were his "dogs" and spent the day picking up spent shell casings & trying to find birds he had shot. Not fun at all.
So a fly fishing reel i backed on kickstarter just funded. I'm buying a rod and some line, and that's it no new fishing stuff (other than lures/bait/flies) in 2016. My goal is to lose my "preferred" members card at basspro.
Also I plan to kick crack and herion and quit buying comics...
I, on the other hand, think that's really cool. I didn't know that "reels of the future" were on kickstarter. Thank you. I going to check that out.
To be clear. I think it is cool, too. I just know it is one of those things I can appreciate, even though I know it will probably never be in my life, you know what I mean? I like those reminders that there are all sorts of things out there to be passionate about. Including those things I don't know the first thing about.
So a fly fishing reel i backed on kickstarter just funded. I'm buying a rod and some line, and that's it no new fishing stuff (other than lures/bait/flies) in 2016. My goal is to lose my "preferred" members card at basspro.
Also I plan to kick crack and herion and quit buying comics...
I, on the other hand, think that's really cool. I didn't know that "reels of the future" were on kickstarter. Thank you. I going to check that out.
The company is Taylor Reels. They've made 4 fly fishing reels now, all kickstartered. I would recommend the Array if you are interested.
The coolest fishing related item I've gotten on kickstarter was a fishing rod designed by Gary Loomis for his newest rod company. Gary is considered one of the most important fishing rod makers ever. I could never justify paying retail for the rod; I was able to get it at 50% off. It's the best rod I will ever own.
Seeing a blue fish bite the palm of my grandfather's hand when I was six or so made me very hesitant to handle live fish—it took forever for the bleeding to stop. Seeing him and my great-uncles pulling pinfish out of the nets, and breaking their spines before tossing them back into the water made me uncomfortable. And seeing them kill a skate that got caught up in the net made me downright angry. Plus I hated those days when low tide came early, and I’d be woken up at the crack of dawn when all I wanted to do was relax and enjoy my summer vacation. .
I think it was generational thing. I hear similar stories about my great grandfather from Dad. They had a completely different mindset about nature that I don't understand. Fortunately it's mostly gone in the US.
I've lived all but five years of my life in N Minnesota. Fishing is pretty much what you do on the weekends in the summer. Fly fishing, however, is something I just haven't tried. I know my dad has and he has some of the equipment. It looks graceful. A lot better than just sitting in a boat or on the edge of the dock with your line in the water.
I've lived all but five years of my life in N Minnesota. Fishing is pretty much what you do on the weekends in the summer. Fly fishing, however, is something I just haven't tried. I know my dad has and he has some of the equipment. It looks graceful. A lot better than just sitting in a boat or on the edge of the dock with your line in the water.
My brother and I are just starting to learn to cast. It's been a little trial and error and lots of research (Orvis has some very helpful guide books you can get digitally, also you can get some helpful DVDs at basspro). We don't really have a vibrant fly fishing community here, so it's been basically us. We have one goal, catch a king mackerel on a fly reel.
I've lived all but five years of my life in N Minnesota. Fishing is pretty much what you do on the weekends in the summer. Fly fishing, however, is something I just haven't tried. I know my dad has and he has some of the equipment. It looks graceful. A lot better than just sitting in a boat or on the edge of the dock with your line in the water.
My brother and I are just starting to learn to cast. It's been a little trial and error and lots of research (Orvis has some very helpful guide books you can get digitally, also you can get some helpful DVDs at basspro). We don't really have a vibrant fly fishing community here, so it's been basically us. We have one goal, catch a king mackerel on a fly reel.
Funny story. I just happened to be at a small "stocker" pond trying to learn to cast when a group of guys wearing waders and carrying fly rods came over the hill. Turns out a fly fishing class was using the pond. It was one of those beautifully clear and calm mountain days and I could hear everything they talked about from the opposite end of the pond. Best class I didn't pay for.
Seeing a blue fish bite the palm of my grandfather's hand when I was six or so made me very hesitant to handle live fish—it took forever for the bleeding to stop. Seeing him and my great-uncles pulling pinfish out of the nets, and breaking their spines before tossing them back into the water made me uncomfortable. And seeing them kill a skate that got caught up in the net made me downright angry. Plus I hated those days when low tide came early, and I’d be woken up at the crack of dawn when all I wanted to do was relax and enjoy my summer vacation.
I think it was generational thing. I hear similar stories about my great grandfather from Dad. They had a completely different mindset about nature that I don't understand. Fortunately it's mostly gone in the US.
My grandfather was the head of our county’s agricultural extension agency, and one of my great uncles was a farmer and also had three turkey houses. They all grew up on a farm, so they had a very practical approach to those kinds of things.
But fishing for them was more like a friendly competition to see who could bring home the biggest catch and tell the biggest lie about it. And that was the fun part about it for me. They loved to tell fish tales and laugh. But usually it was just me and my grandfather, sometimes with my younger brother. My grandfather was the most serious of the bunch, so when it was just us it was a little more “let's get down to business,” and we'd stay out until we caught enough for dinner.
My father fly-fished. Not sure I ever recall him catching anything but it did look really graceful when he did it.
I *tried* to get into fishing but I really. REALLY. stunk at it. My entire list of catches are as follows: Sunfish (1), Bluegill (2), Bass (so small we had to throw it back), and a trout from a stock pond where we didn't have to bait the hook to get a nibble, so I really don't count it. :)
I enjoyed the time with my pop out on the lake, even the time I broke a shearpin on the engine the ONE time he let me drive. The one nice thing was our bait shop sold comics. :)
Any word on if www.thecomicforums.com is going to return? I wonder how many of the forum faithful are assuming the worst and not aware of the alternate universe that is this url?
I've had NBA League Pass for 3 seasons now. This is the first time I feel like I've wasted my money. I think I've watched 3 games all season; which is crazy.
I should be watching a lot more games; i've sucessfully brainwashed my daughter into watching basketball ( or Uncle Nate's ball as she calls it). Basketball is one of 3 things she will sit still and watch (Mickey Mouse and saltwater fishing are the other 2). It's also the only thing I let her watch regularly.
I get monthly emails from Fathom events (a group that broadcasts NY Met Opera performances, special movies, TCM events, Rifftrax, etc... to local theaters).
This month's update "An Evening with Neil Young presented by the AARP". Boy has his demographic changed.
I get monthly emails from Fathom events (a group that broadcasts NY Met Opera performances, special movies, TCM events, Rifftrax, etc... to local theaters).
This month's update "An Evening with Neil Young presented by the AARP". Boy has his demographic changed.
I get monthly emails from Fathom events (a group that broadcasts NY Met Opera performances, special movies, TCM events, Rifftrax, etc... to local theaters).
This month's update "An Evening with Neil Young presented by the AARP". Boy has his demographic changed.
“Old Man,” indeed.
Still, the second-best concert I've attended was Social Distortion, Sonic Youth, and Neil Young with Crazy Horse.
Last year I got challenged by my girlfriend to read 101 books in the year. I did it. So this year she laid down a new challenge. I have to read 365 comics in the year. I have so far read 83 and posted a short review of each one.
Last year I got challenged by my girlfriend to read 101 books in the year. I did it. So this year she laid down a new challenge. I have to read 365 comics in the year. I have so far read 83 and posted a short review of each one.
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So a fly fishing reel i backed on kickstarter just funded. I'm buying a rod and some line, and that's it no new fishing stuff (other than lures/bait/flies) in 2016. My goal is to lose my "preferred" members card at basspro.
Also I plan to kick crack and herion and quit buying comics...
I say that without judgment. Just observation. I probably wouldn't know which end of a fishing rod to hold, not to mention where to find the reels of the future on kickstarter.
Thank you. I going to check that out.
Seeing a blue fish bite the palm of my grandfather's hand when I was six or so made me very hesitant to handle live fish—it took forever for the bleeding to stop. Seeing him and my great-uncles pulling pinfish out of the nets, and breaking their spines before tossing them back into the water made me uncomfortable. And seeing them kill a skate that got caught up in the net made me downright angry. Plus I hated those days when low tide came early, and I’d be woken up at the crack of dawn when all I wanted to do was relax and enjoy my summer vacation.
It wasn't all bad, of course, and I have some fond memories of being out on the boat with my grandfather and uncles, but too often for me, fishing was more like work than a hobby.
Not fun at all.
The coolest fishing related item I've gotten on kickstarter was a fishing rod designed by Gary Loomis for his newest rod company. Gary is considered one of the most important fishing rod makers ever.
I could never justify paying retail for the rod; I was able to get it at 50% off. It's the best rod I will ever own.
But fishing for them was more like a friendly competition to see who could bring home the biggest catch and tell the biggest lie about it. And that was the fun part about it for me. They loved to tell fish tales and laugh. But usually it was just me and my grandfather, sometimes with my younger brother. My grandfather was the most serious of the bunch, so when it was just us it was a little more “let's get down to business,” and we'd stay out until we caught enough for dinner.
I *tried* to get into fishing but I really. REALLY. stunk at it. My entire list of catches are as follows: Sunfish (1), Bluegill (2), Bass (so small we had to throw it back), and a trout from a stock pond where we didn't have to bait the hook to get a nibble, so I really don't count it. :)
I enjoyed the time with my pop out on the lake, even the time I broke a shearpin on the engine the ONE time he let me drive. The one nice thing was our bait shop sold comics. :)
I should be watching a lot more games; i've sucessfully brainwashed my daughter into watching basketball ( or Uncle Nate's ball as she calls it). Basketball is one of 3 things she will sit still and watch (Mickey Mouse and saltwater fishing are the other 2). It's also the only thing I let her watch regularly.
This month's update "An Evening with Neil Young presented by the AARP". Boy has his demographic changed.
This month's update "An Evening with Neil Young presented by the AARP". Boy has his demographic changed.
Still, the second-best concert I've attended was Social Distortion, Sonic Youth, and Neil Young with Crazy Horse.
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