Fly Fishing Thought For The Holidays
In the time it takes to wrap one present (badly), I could have tied a dozen Beetle Bugs.
And I’ve got a bunch of presents to wrap.
How many dozen flies do these represent?
In other words, I could tie a couple dozen flies that might take dozens of hours of sweaty fly fishing to lose, or I could wrap presents that will see a savage, seconds-long unwrapping at the hands of Little M.
And I’m picking presents.
It’s yet another example of how – despite its roots in food gathering – fly fishing is poor preparation for modern life.
Most of us wouldn’t have it any other way.
Merry Christmas & A Happy Holidays From the Trout Underground
Not surprisingly, I’ve caught yet another holiday cold (Vegas had 5-3 odds), and it’s going to be a quiet Christmas.
More to come from the Underground before the year ends, though sadly for the sadists among the Undergrounders, I’ve scrapped plans to liveblog my fumbling attempts to assemble not one, but two sizable toys on Christmas Eve.
It is, after all, my first Christmas as a Toy Daddy. This stuff never ceases to knock me out.
See you enjoying the darkest but bestest bits of year, Tom Chandler.
Merry Christmas Underground! Hope you have an awesome time! And Tom…I’m sure you’ll enjoy the toy assembling ;)
Gareth
Gareth Lewis(Quote)
Remember
Assemble first then generous helpings of eggnog.
Reversal of these steps has tremendous downside potential
Jay D(Quote)
I’m tying wooly buggers for presents today. Lil’ brother needs some of my secret weapons. Yeah, I guess I’ll wrap them, too.
In my opinion, eggnog +brandy/whiskey comes before toy assembly. No downside.
Merry Christmas to all.
dougfish(Quote)
As an experienced Toy Daddy I would have to say that the decision not to live blog your first experience just may be one of the best decisions you may ever make.
Harry(Quote)
At the Underground, we’ve been accumulating wisdom at a tremendous pace.
Tom Chandler(Quote)
I’ve (thankfully) transitioned from toy assembly to overpriced clothing (3 girls 15 – 21). Thanks Tom for the great reads in 2010. Looking forward to more in 2011….
streamertyer(Quote)
Tip – Sneak a peak at those assembly directions now. I’ll never forget struggling to assemble a toy kitchen set at 2 AM while trying to make sense of the translation from Chinese. Another free tip, don’t skip ahead even when it looks like you should be able to. Great memories regardless.
Ian(Quote)
Directions? What kind of man are you?
Tom Chandler(Quote)
I think hot toddies are more my speed, though I think downing a couple before, during and after assembly makes perfect sense.
Tom Chandler(Quote)
It seems like only yesterday. But, time flies. One daughter just left Dunsmuir on her way here and the other will be here soon. They are old enough now they bring ME the beer.
Thanks for the joy and the best to your family.
A. Wannabe Travelwriter(Quote)
Your Beetle Bug red wrapping paper is a nice touch.
Sully(Quote)
Merry Christmas, and a happy and prosperous new year to you and the family. Have fun with all the stuff the little one will cause you to do. It’s all good.
Kentucky Jim(Quote)
Tom, I hope your building, wrapping and unwrapping exercises went without major injury or difficulty and that amongst it all you and the family managed a happy and peaceful holiday.
Steve Z(Quote)
Wrapping was fine, but I damn near cut of half my fingers trying to free a blister-packaged toy for Little M. That shit’s dangerous…
Tom Chandler(Quote)
Tin snips and leather work gloves are the only proper equipment for tackling blister packaged items.
Steve Z(Quote)
Happy new year to all.. I hope i had that gift… hihihi… More power to everyone. :-)
Alaska Fishing Vacation(Quote)