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daytripper September 18th, 2004 02:59 AM

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

(Sideshow) wrote in message . com...
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 September 18th, 2004 02:59 AM

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

(Sideshow) wrote in message . com...
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 September 18th, 2004 03:05 AM

Fishing in Central Park
 
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 September 18th, 2004 03:05 AM

Fishing in Central Park
 
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 September 18th, 2004 03:17 AM

Fishing in Central Park
 

"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 September 18th, 2004 03:17 AM

Fishing in Central Park
 

"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 September 18th, 2004 03:19 AM

Fishing in Central Park
 
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 September 18th, 2004 03:19 AM

Fishing in Central Park
 
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 September 18th, 2004 07:32 PM

Fishing in Central Park
 
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 September 18th, 2004 07:32 PM

Fishing in Central Park
 
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


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