Roughfisher and I have been jawing over the use of spey casts and switch rods for chasing prey through the dirty water, and both of us have decided to give it a shot.
That’s the easy part, now it’s gear evaluation and assimilation, and the begging that goes with the budget that has significant other’s demanding chores, feats of carpentry, electrical work, and sweat – something foreign to the both of us.
I was hoping I could remain the “Paris Hilton” of angling dilettantes, but with a three to four hundred dollar purchase pending, it ain’t going to happen.
Yesterday I found the “big water” where this kind of tackle would be useful, and the big bass that inhabit deep slots shielded by overhang, culminating in me swearing loudly after getting busted off on 4X tippet. The fish broke water afterwards to give me the finger, so we’re past dating and into the matrimony portion – he’s wearing one of my flies, and I’m wearing the sting of defeat.
No, I don’t consider it undermining the foundations of traditional marriage, but I’m still feeling rather cheap..
Today I’m doctoring the hook holes in body and waders, as yesterday’s bravado and adrenalin have been replaced by “old guy” mortality. I’m replacing the dozen flies lost yesterday, while groaning for sympathy. It never gets us out of the lawn responsibility, but it is good practice for later – when stuff really hurts, or an NFL championship game is close to airing.
I’ve got a bunch of oddities coming out of the vise, and I’ll share as soon as I rewire the kitchen.
That trick doesn’t work for me. I go by the “don’t ask, don’t tell” philosophy. It’s easier to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission.
Good, buy me a couple on YOUR credit card – I doubt the missus can throw crockery past the state line.
you;d be surprised. you know how women can hold a grudge…..
http://www.meiserflyrods.com/
That’s all you need to know about switch rods, whether you want to have one built, buy a kit, or buy a blank and do it yourself. Bob can fix you up in style.
Thanks for the tip, Lou – the volume of information and disinformation is staggering. A lot of froth on the topic – especially on the boards…
No, I’m shocked (shocked!) to hear that some on the Internet may be spreading misinformation based on inexperience or outright stupidity. No way.