worst ff thing to lose

"rw" wrote in message
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I'll say a favorite fly box full of your favorite flies for your favorite
water. Store-bought flies, self-tied flies, friend's flies --
productive flies that you have confidence in, even if you don't know the
names or remember the lineage of most of them.

Anything else can be replaced with a lot of money and a little trouble.

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Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

Hi all,
Robert from Melbourne, Australia here.

I lost my favourite C&F nymph fly box on the Eucumbene River up in the high
country one day trying to stalk some big browns late in the season. Had
about 280 assorted nymphs, mostly bought ones and a few that I tied. Spent
the best part of the day walking about 2 miles upstream and back, only
realised it was gone when I got back. I was spewing, we sorted thru the
first half mile of 2' 6" high grass then gave it a miss. Hopefully some
found it before they deteriorated and put them to good use.

Here's a link, nice spot.
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en...title&resnum=1

On 2009-09-27 21:16:46 -0400, jeff said:

David LaCourse wrote:
On 2009-09-27 20:00:15 -0400, rw said:

I'll say a favorite fly box full of your favorite flies for your
favorite water. Store-bought flies, self-tied flies, friend's flies --
productive flies that you have confidence in, even if you don't know
the names or remember the lineage of most of them.

Anything else can be replaced with a lot of money and a little trouble.

You hear that, Miller? You hear that? You laughed when I did a full
Reid on Penns and watched my fly box float down the river. Ya never
even blinked twice - just watched it go. Never tried to save it. Just
giggled when ya asked me if that (pointing off in the distance) was my
fly box. Remember this, Miller, pay backs are hell!

d;o)



hell, i've lost that many flies in the trees and rhodos on snowbird
creek...but, the image of you neck deep in penns remains vivid and
startling, and from this distance, sorta humorous...i'd be dumbstruck
again i'm sure...wasn't intentional, and we both probably would have
drowned if i'd leapt to your aid. blue rock hole is kinda deep where
you went in...and you popped up in no time. never saw the box of
flies...but my vigil for lost fly boxes is much improved. i'll do
better next time...promise. ...and, i've had my own rude experiences
with penns to satisfy any karmic need...

jeff

Never mind the smiley face! RW has brought back memories I had
forgotten. And, damn, that water was cold. Frank would've been proud
to see just my had above the surface. d;o)

On 2009-09-28 00:17:41 -0400, rw said:

Charlie S wrote:
On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:00:15 -0600, rw
wrote:


I'll say a favorite fly box full of your favorite flies for your
favorite water. Store-bought flies, self-tied flies, friend's flies --
productive flies that you have confidence in, even if you don't know
the names or remember the lineage of most of them.

Anything else can be replaced with a lot of money and a little trouble.


Did exactly that last month on the upper Brazos, just below Whitney
Dam. Got caught in a strainer on my 'yak, and lost not only my fly
box, but my eyeglasses as well. :-( MUCH more upset about the
glasses, as I had paid $325 to have new lenses put in my favorite old
frames just 6 months prior. I have since fixed the problem of losing
the flies: I keep all my gear in an Orvis Safe Passage Sling Pack.
Keeps everything handy, but safe and out of the way until I want it.

I think the best way to keep from losing a fly box is to tether it to
your vest or your shirt with some heavy mono. I don't do it, but I
should.

I tried that once, and it was a pia.

On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:00:15 -0600, rw wrote:

I'll say a favorite fly box full of your favorite flies for your
favorite water. Store-bought flies, self-tied flies, friend's flies --
productive flies that you have confidence in, even if you don't know the
names or remember the lineage of most of them.

I'll say a sense of humor...

Anything else can be replaced with a lot of money and a little trouble.

Well, maybe, but I don't think so...

HTH,
R
....and in the spirit of a sense of humor, I'll also add that anyone who is
carrying so many flies astream that they cannot remember where they obtained, or
even the names of, most of them is probably being told something when they lose
them...

On Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:10:11 -0400, David LaCourse wrote:

On 2009-09-28 00:17:41 -0400, rw said:

Charlie S wrote:
On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:00:15 -0600, rw
wrote:


I'll say a favorite fly box full of your favorite flies for your
favorite water. Store-bought flies, self-tied flies, friend's flies --
productive flies that you have confidence in, even if you don't know
the names or remember the lineage of most of them.

Anything else can be replaced with a lot of money and a little trouble.


Did exactly that last month on the upper Brazos, just below Whitney
Dam. Got caught in a strainer on my 'yak, and lost not only my fly
box, but my eyeglasses as well. :-( MUCH more upset about the
glasses, as I had paid $325 to have new lenses put in my favorite old
frames just 6 months prior. I have since fixed the problem of losing
the flies: I keep all my gear in an Orvis Safe Passage Sling Pack.
Keeps everything handy, but safe and out of the way until I want it.

I think the best way to keep from losing a fly box is to tether it to
your vest or your shirt with some heavy mono. I don't do it, but I
should.

I tried that once, and it was a pia.

Have you tried to duct-tape it to your rib cage...? A couple of rolls ought to
keep it secure...

HTH,
R

On 2009-09-28 08:20:17 -0400, said:

On Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:10:11 -0400, David LaCourse wrote:

On 2009-09-28 00:17:41 -0400, rw said:

Charlie S wrote:
On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:00:15 -0600, rw
wrote:


I'll say a favorite fly box full of your favorite flies for your
favorite water. Store-bought flies, self-tied flies, friend's flies --
productive flies that you have confidence in, even if you don't know
the names or remember the lineage of most of them.

Anything else can be replaced with a lot of money and a little trouble.


Did exactly that last month on the upper Brazos, just below Whitney
Dam. Got caught in a strainer on my 'yak, and lost not only my fly
box, but my eyeglasses as well. :-( MUCH more upset about the
glasses, as I had paid $325 to have new lenses put in my favorite old
frames just 6 months prior. I have since fixed the problem of losing
the flies: I keep all my gear in an Orvis Safe Passage Sling Pack.
Keeps everything handy, but safe and out of the way until I want it.

I think the best way to keep from losing a fly box is to tether it to
your vest or your shirt with some heavy mono. I don't do it, but I
should.

I tried that once, and it was a pia.

Have you tried to duct-tape it to your rib cage...? A couple of rolls ought to
keep it secure...

HTH,
R

No, but If we duct taped it over your mouth, the entire world would be
a better place.

aikth

d;op

On Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:14:46 -0400, David LaCourse wrote:

On 2009-09-28 08:20:17 -0400, said:

On Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:10:11 -0400, David LaCourse wrote:

On 2009-09-28 00:17:41 -0400, rw said:

Charlie S wrote:
On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:00:15 -0600, rw
wrote:


I'll say a favorite fly box full of your favorite flies for your
favorite water. Store-bought flies, self-tied flies, friend's flies --
productive flies that you have confidence in, even if you don't know
the names or remember the lineage of most of them.

Anything else can be replaced with a lot of money and a little trouble.


Did exactly that last month on the upper Brazos, just below Whitney
Dam. Got caught in a strainer on my 'yak, and lost not only my fly
box, but my eyeglasses as well. :-( MUCH more upset about the
glasses, as I had paid $325 to have new lenses put in my favorite old
frames just 6 months prior. I have since fixed the problem of losing
the flies: I keep all my gear in an Orvis Safe Passage Sling Pack.
Keeps everything handy, but safe and out of the way until I want it.

I think the best way to keep from losing a fly box is to tether it to
your vest or your shirt with some heavy mono. I don't do it, but I
should.

I tried that once, and it was a pia.

Have you tried to duct-tape it to your rib cage...? A couple of rolls ought to
keep it secure...

HTH,
R

No, but If we duct taped it over your mouth, the entire world would be
a better place.

Er, Louie, just because _your_ lips move when you read and write doesn't mean
everyone else's does...

aikth

d;op


HTH,
R

On 2009-09-28 09:19:53 -0400, said:

On Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:14:46 -0400, David LaCourse wrote:

On 2009-09-28 08:20:17 -0400, said:

On Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:10:11 -0400, David LaCourse wrote:

On 2009-09-28 00:17:41 -0400, rw said:

Charlie S wrote:
On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:00:15 -0600, rw
wrote:


I'll say a favorite fly box full of your favorite flies for your
favorite water. Store-bought flies, self-tied flies, friend's flies --
productive flies that you have confidence in, even if you don't know
the names or remember the lineage of most of them.

Anything else can be replaced with a lot of money and a little trouble.


Did exactly that last month on the upper Brazos, just below Whitney
Dam. Got caught in a strainer on my 'yak, and lost not only my fly
box, but my eyeglasses as well. :-( MUCH more upset about the
glasses, as I had paid $325 to have new lenses put in my favorite old
frames just 6 months prior. I have since fixed the problem of losing
the flies: I keep all my gear in an Orvis Safe Passage Sling Pack.
Keeps everything handy, but safe and out of the way until I want it.

I think the best way to keep from losing a fly box is to tether it to
your vest or your shirt with some heavy mono. I don't do it, but I
should.

I tried that once, and it was a pia.

Have you tried to duct-tape it to your rib cage...? A couple of rolls ought to
keep it secure...

HTH,
R

No, but If we duct taped it over your mouth, the entire world would be
a better place.

Er, Louie, just because _your_ lips move when you read and write doesn't mean
everyone else's does...

aikth

d;op


HTH,
R

I wasn't speaking of reading, Richard. But, since you brought it up,
yeah, duct tape your eyes too. That's *gotta* help.

I'm hearing a bunch of whiners here. How 'bout your life. You know
how that can screw up a weekend? Trust me, been there done that. It
means... that... Hold on. Yeah, I did die. So how the hell am I
typing this? I'll get back to you.. Maybe.
Frank "Wait for Halloween" Reid

What prompted this thread is that I thought I'd lost nearly all my gear
-- favorite Sage SP rod, favorite Galvan reel, wading boots, and vest
containing, in addition to all the usual vest stuff, three large Morrell
fly boxes crammed full of flies collected and selected over many years.
As I was driving 140 miles round trip to where I thought I'd left my
gear, and where I didn't really expect to find it, my thoughts turned to
how I'd upgrade -- a new Sage Z-Axis five weight and a new Galvan reel.
Fairly pleasant thoughts, but when I thought about the fly boxes my
stomach turned. They were literally irreplaceable.

I found my stuff. No new gear upgrade this year (except for sal****er).

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Cut "to the chase" for my email address.