Fishing in Central Park

[Sideshow]

The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
4wt along? If so, where are some good spots? Any ideas are
appreciated. Thanks.

[Ken Fortenberry]

Sideshow wrote:

> The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
> 4wt along? ...

That depends. Do you have **** for brains ? If yes, then by all
means go fish. If not, ... well wait a minute, if you DIDN'T
have **** for brains you wouldn't even have bothered to ask.

--
Ken Fortenberry

[David H. Lipman]

Thanx -- I need a good laugh !

Dave




"Sideshow" > wrote in message
om...
| The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
| 4wt along? If so, where are some good spots? Any ideas are
| appreciated. Thanks.

[Charlie Choc]

On 16 Sep 2004 15:19:15 -0700, (Sideshow) wrote:

>The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
>4wt along? If so, where are some good spots? Any ideas are
>appreciated. Thanks.

There is some mention of fly fishing Central Park in here:
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/features/homewaters/part3.html
--
Charlie...

[Charlie Choc]

On 16 Sep 2004 15:19:15 -0700, (Sideshow) wrote:

>The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
>4wt along? If so, where are some good spots? Any ideas are
>appreciated. Thanks.

There is some mention of fly fishing Central Park in here:
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/features/homewaters/part3.html
--
Charlie...

[FreddieN]

"Sideshow" > wrote in message
om...
> The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
> 4wt along? If so, where are some good spots? Any ideas are
> appreciated. Thanks.

Believe it or not, there are some specific rules for fishing NYC park waters
which includes Central Park.
Only barbless hooks are permitted, and it's all C&R.
I also believe that no lead weights are permitted.

[Tom Gibson]

(Sideshow) wrote in message >...
> The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
> 4wt along? If so, where are some good spots? Any ideas are
> appreciated. Thanks.

Uh, I hate to agree with Fortenberry but I think he's got the right
idea this time. Does your wife's idea of romance include a 4wt? I
guess that it's a possibility, but I'd wager that when your wife says
that whe wants to spend a "romantic day in the park" that she didn't
think that you'd be bringing along your fly rod...

Here's an idea for you: spend the day with your wife! Pay as much
attention to her as you would the water, your casting, mending, fly
selection, presentation and every other aspect of fly fishing. I'll
bet you dollars to doughnuts that she'd appreciate it more than you
might imagine. Share a giant pretzel. Stop by a playground area.
Sit on a bench. Get caught in the rain. Do *not* behave like you
wish you were fishing.

If you happen by a pond in the park and some guy is fly fishing, don't
even mention it. Don't even give him a second glance. Keep on
strollin' and talking to you wife--and not about fishing!

Tom G
if my wife knew I was dispensing romantic advice she'd laugh out loud

[Tom Gibson]

(Sideshow) wrote in message >...
> The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
> 4wt along? If so, where are some good spots? Any ideas are
> appreciated. Thanks.

Uh, I hate to agree with Fortenberry but I think he's got the right
idea this time. Does your wife's idea of romance include a 4wt? I
guess that it's a possibility, but I'd wager that when your wife says
that whe wants to spend a "romantic day in the park" that she didn't
think that you'd be bringing along your fly rod...

Here's an idea for you: spend the day with your wife! Pay as much
attention to her as you would the water, your casting, mending, fly
selection, presentation and every other aspect of fly fishing. I'll
bet you dollars to doughnuts that she'd appreciate it more than you
might imagine. Share a giant pretzel. Stop by a playground area.
Sit on a bench. Get caught in the rain. Do *not* behave like you
wish you were fishing.

If you happen by a pond in the park and some guy is fly fishing, don't
even mention it. Don't even give him a second glance. Keep on
strollin' and talking to you wife--and not about fishing!

Tom G
if my wife knew I was dispensing romantic advice she'd laugh out loud

[Wolfgang]

"Tom Gibson" > wrote in message
om...
> (Sideshow) wrote in message
>...
> > The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
> > 4wt along? If so, where are some good spots? Any ideas are
> > appreciated. Thanks.
>
> Uh, I hate to agree with Fortenberry but I think he's got the right
> idea this time. Does your wife's idea of romance include a 4wt? I
> guess that it's a possibility, but I'd wager that when your wife says
> that whe wants to spend a "romantic day in the park" that she didn't
> think that you'd be bringing along your fly rod...
>
> Here's an idea for you: spend the day with your wife! Pay as much
> attention to her as you would the water, your casting, mending, fly
> selection, presentation and every other aspect of fly fishing. I'll
> bet you dollars to doughnuts that she'd appreciate it more than you
> might imagine. Share a giant pretzel. Stop by a playground area.
> Sit on a bench. Get caught in the rain. Do *not* behave like you
> wish you were fishing.
>
> If you happen by a pond in the park and some guy is fly fishing, don't
> even mention it. Don't even give him a second glance. Keep on
> strollin' and talking to you wife--and not about fishing!
>
> Tom G
> if my wife knew I was dispensing romantic advice she'd laugh out loud

The good news is that nothing in the above indicates......or even
hints......that you agree with Kennie about anything. Welcome to the human
race. :)

Wolfgang

[Wolfgang]

"Tom Gibson" > wrote in message
om...
> (Sideshow) wrote in message
>...
> > The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
> > 4wt along? If so, where are some good spots? Any ideas are
> > appreciated. Thanks.
>
> Uh, I hate to agree with Fortenberry but I think he's got the right
> idea this time. Does your wife's idea of romance include a 4wt? I
> guess that it's a possibility, but I'd wager that when your wife says
> that whe wants to spend a "romantic day in the park" that she didn't
> think that you'd be bringing along your fly rod...
>
> Here's an idea for you: spend the day with your wife! Pay as much
> attention to her as you would the water, your casting, mending, fly
> selection, presentation and every other aspect of fly fishing. I'll
> bet you dollars to doughnuts that she'd appreciate it more than you
> might imagine. Share a giant pretzel. Stop by a playground area.
> Sit on a bench. Get caught in the rain. Do *not* behave like you
> wish you were fishing.
>
> If you happen by a pond in the park and some guy is fly fishing, don't
> even mention it. Don't even give him a second glance. Keep on
> strollin' and talking to you wife--and not about fishing!
>
> Tom G
> if my wife knew I was dispensing romantic advice she'd laugh out loud

The good news is that nothing in the above indicates......or even
hints......that you agree with Kennie about anything. Welcome to the human
race. :)

Wolfgang

[daytripper]

On 17 Sep 2004 06:34:58 -0700, (Tom Gibson) wrote:

(Sideshow) wrote in message >...
>> The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
>> 4wt along? If so, where are some good spots? Any ideas are
>> appreciated. Thanks.
>
>Uh, I hate to agree with Fortenberry but I think he's got the right
>idea this time. Does your wife's idea of romance include a 4wt? I
>guess that it's a possibility, but I'd wager that when your wife says
>that whe wants to spend a "romantic day in the park" that she didn't
>think that you'd be bringing along your fly rod...
>
>Here's an idea for you: spend the day with your wife! Pay as much
>attention to her as you would the water, your casting, mending, fly
>selection, presentation and every other aspect of fly fishing. I'll
>bet you dollars to doughnuts that she'd appreciate it more than you
>might imagine. Share a giant pretzel. Stop by a playground area.
>Sit on a bench. Get caught in the rain. Do *not* behave like you
>wish you were fishing.
>
>If you happen by a pond in the park and some guy is fly fishing, don't
>even mention it. Don't even give him a second glance. Keep on
>strollin' and talking to you wife--and not about fishing!
>
>Tom G
>if my wife knew I was dispensing romantic advice she'd laugh out loud

No chance this was just a joke to begin with?

[daytripper]

On 17 Sep 2004 06:34:58 -0700, (Tom Gibson) wrote:

(Sideshow) wrote in message >...
>> The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
>> 4wt along? If so, where are some good spots? Any ideas are
>> appreciated. Thanks.
>
>Uh, I hate to agree with Fortenberry but I think he's got the right
>idea this time. Does your wife's idea of romance include a 4wt? I
>guess that it's a possibility, but I'd wager that when your wife says
>that whe wants to spend a "romantic day in the park" that she didn't
>think that you'd be bringing along your fly rod...
>
>Here's an idea for you: spend the day with your wife! Pay as much
>attention to her as you would the water, your casting, mending, fly
>selection, presentation and every other aspect of fly fishing. I'll
>bet you dollars to doughnuts that she'd appreciate it more than you
>might imagine. Share a giant pretzel. Stop by a playground area.
>Sit on a bench. Get caught in the rain. Do *not* behave like you
>wish you were fishing.
>
>If you happen by a pond in the park and some guy is fly fishing, don't
>even mention it. Don't even give him a second glance. Keep on
>strollin' and talking to you wife--and not about fishing!
>
>Tom G
>if my wife knew I was dispensing romantic advice she'd laugh out loud

No chance this was just a joke to begin with?

[Ken Fortenberry]

daytripper wrote:
> (Tom Gibson) wrote:
(Sideshow) wrote:
>>>The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
>>>4wt along? ...
>>
>>Uh, I hate to agree with Fortenberry but I think he's got the right
>>idea this time. ...
>
> No chance this was just a joke to begin with?

What difference does THAT make ?

--
Ken Fortenberry

[Ken Fortenberry]

daytripper wrote:
> (Tom Gibson) wrote:
(Sideshow) wrote:
>>>The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
>>>4wt along? ...
>>
>>Uh, I hate to agree with Fortenberry but I think he's got the right
>>idea this time. ...
>
> No chance this was just a joke to begin with?

What difference does THAT make ?

--
Ken Fortenberry

[Wolfgang]

"Ken Fortenberry" > wrote in message
...
> daytripper wrote:
> > (Tom Gibson) wrote:
> (Sideshow) wrote:
> >>>The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
> >>>4wt along? ...
> >>
> >>Uh, I hate to agree with Fortenberry but I think he's got the right
> >>idea this time. ...
> >
> > No chance this was just a joke to begin with?
>
> What difference does THAT make ?

Well, if it was, you got sucked in AGAIN! If it wasn't......you're right,
you're just an asshole.

Wolfgang
yes, some things ARE as simple as they look. :)

[Wolfgang]

"Ken Fortenberry" > wrote in message
...
> daytripper wrote:
> > (Tom Gibson) wrote:
> (Sideshow) wrote:
> >>>The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
> >>>4wt along? ...
> >>
> >>Uh, I hate to agree with Fortenberry but I think he's got the right
> >>idea this time. ...
> >
> > No chance this was just a joke to begin with?
>
> What difference does THAT make ?

Well, if it was, you got sucked in AGAIN! If it wasn't......you're right,
you're just an asshole.

Wolfgang
yes, some things ARE as simple as they look. :)

[David H. Lipman]

I think it was.

Dave



"daytripper" > wrote in message
...
| On 17 Sep 2004 06:34:58 -0700, (Tom Gibson) wrote:
|
| No chance this was just a joke to begin with?

[David H. Lipman]

I think it was.

Dave



"daytripper" > wrote in message
...
| On 17 Sep 2004 06:34:58 -0700, (Tom Gibson) wrote:
|
| No chance this was just a joke to begin with?

[Tim G]

> The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
> 4wt along? If so, where are some good spots? Any ideas are
> appreciated. Thanks.

I've flyfished both the water around 79th street, where they rent the
rowboats, and the Harlem Meer. Caught small bass in both places.
Generally worked the southwest shores of each body of water, with good
results.

It's about what you'd expect: more novelty than for actual quality
fishing. But then again, I'm not a big fan of still water fly
fishing, regardless of the location...

Tim

[Tim G]

> The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
> 4wt along? If so, where are some good spots? Any ideas are
> appreciated. Thanks.

I've flyfished both the water around 79th street, where they rent the
rowboats, and the Harlem Meer. Caught small bass in both places.
Generally worked the southwest shores of each body of water, with good
results.

It's about what you'd expect: more novelty than for actual quality
fishing. But then again, I'm not a big fan of still water fly
fishing, regardless of the location...

Tim

[Tim G]

> The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
> 4wt along? If so, where are some good spots? Any ideas are
> appreciated. Thanks.

I've flyfished both the water around 79th street, where they rent the
rowboats, and the Harlem Meer. Caught small bass in both places.
Generally worked the southwest shores of each body of water, with good
results.

It's about what you'd expect: more novelty than for actual quality
fishing. But then again, I'm not a big fan of still water fly
fishing, regardless of the location...

Tim

[Gary M]

Tim G wrote:
>>The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
>>4wt along? If so, where are some good spots? Any ideas are
>>appreciated. Thanks.
>
>
> I've flyfished both the water around 79th street, where they rent the
> rowboats, and the Harlem Meer. Caught small bass in both places.
> Generally worked the southwest shores of each body of water, with good
> results.
>
> It's about what you'd expect: more novelty than for actual quality
> fishing. But then again, I'm not a big fan of still water fly
> fishing, regardless of the location...
>

Fly Fisherman, or maybe FR&R did a story about fishing in Central Park
in the mid 90s. The article covered the Harlem Meer and finished with
Striper fishing in the East River, IIRC. The author, a regular on the
Hudson, claimed to have seen corpses floating by. Definitely a new
definition of combat fishing.

[David H. Lipman]

Stripers in the Hudson or East Rivers -- Now that's fishing !

This is the right time of year as well.

Dave




"Gary M" > wrote in message ...
| Tim G wrote:
| >>The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
| >>4wt along? If so, where are some good spots? Any ideas are
| >>appreciated. Thanks.
| >
| >
| > I've flyfished both the water around 79th street, where they rent the
| > rowboats, and the Harlem Meer. Caught small bass in both places.
| > Generally worked the southwest shores of each body of water, with good
| > results.
| >
| > It's about what you'd expect: more novelty than for actual quality
| > fishing. But then again, I'm not a big fan of still water fly
| > fishing, regardless of the location...
| >
|
| Fly Fisherman, or maybe FR&R did a story about fishing in Central Park
| in the mid 90s. The article covered the Harlem Meer and finished with
| Striper fishing in the East River, IIRC. The author, a regular on the
| Hudson, claimed to have seen corpses floating by. Definitely a new
| definition of combat fishing.

[Sideshow]

> > No chance this was just a joke to begin with?
>
> What difference does THAT make ?

>Well, if it was, you got sucked in AGAIN!

Ok, ok, I admit it, I was kidding around about fishing in Central
Park. Although, after looking at a few websites, I may consider giving
it a shot someday.

I'd say my presentation was perfect. It took Ken less than 10 minutes
to swallow that one. By the way Ken, the pictures of my friends
newborn son in the fishing vest came out great.

[Sideshow]

> > No chance this was just a joke to begin with?
>
> What difference does THAT make ?

>Well, if it was, you got sucked in AGAIN!

Ok, ok, I admit it, I was kidding around about fishing in Central
Park. Although, after looking at a few websites, I may consider giving
it a shot someday.

I'd say my presentation was perfect. It took Ken less than 10 minutes
to swallow that one. By the way Ken, the pictures of my friends
newborn son in the fishing vest came out great.

[Sideshow]

> > No chance this was just a joke to begin with?
>
> What difference does THAT make ?

>Well, if it was, you got sucked in AGAIN!

Ok, ok, I admit it, I was kidding around about fishing in Central
Park. Although, after looking at a few websites, I may consider giving
it a shot someday.

I'd say my presentation was perfect. It took Ken less than 10 minutes
to swallow that one. By the way Ken, the pictures of my friends
newborn son in the fishing vest came out great.

[Sideshow]

> > No chance this was just a joke to begin with?
>
> What difference does THAT make ?

>Well, if it was, you got sucked in AGAIN!

Ok, ok, I admit it, I was kidding around about fishing in Central
Park. Although, after looking at a few websites, I may consider giving
it a shot someday.

I'd say my presentation was perfect. It took Ken less than 10 minutes
to swallow that one. By the way Ken, the pictures of my friends
newborn son in the fishing vest came out great.

[Gordon MacPherson]

Sideshow wrote:
> The wife wants to spend a romantic day the Park. Should I bring the
> 4wt along? If so, where are some good spots? Any ideas are
> appreciated. Thanks.

On a trip from UK we spent a Sunday morning in Central Park. A
competent caster was fishing - did not see any takes.
Simple statistics show that people fly-fish in Central Park every day of
the year

Gordon