Hey All!
New here because of a Google search that lead me to dredge up an old thread. Didn't even know you guys existed..., now I are one!
I'm not new to fly fishing by any stretch. Living in Idaho, I don't think you have much of a choice and that's the way I like it... uh huh, uh huh!
A little about myself: I am now, a retired Metrologist (no, I don't predict the weather!). A native Idahoan (a rare bird and proud of it!). A collector at heart. Really into fly fishing and collecting the vintage equipment. Rods, reels, creels, old wooden fishing lures, flies, etc. I have quite an Angling book collection (hence, the user name) of many rare and collectible editions, dating from the 1600's to the present! I'm also into guns (another Idaho thang!), a huge fan of .22's with many fine rifles, handguns and pistols. I do like highly figured wood! Now, along these lines, I have started to seriously collect ammo cartridges and have representations of over 200 different calibers, now. It's becoming another obsession! Also, knives, custom and quality manufactured. I have a huge collection and investment in Wristwatches (you think fly fishing is expensive?)! I love 'em and I have the bug for it all. It's usually a decision... what watch or what rod, reel or gun can I get, instead of buying one or the other. Into most old stuff, baseball and football cards, even decks of old playing cards. Antique furniture, audio equipment, etc. I could go on and on. It would be easier to mention what I don't collect! Wish I had more money and there would be a bunch of nice cars in the garage, too! Of course fly stuff!
I know..., TMI...! Thanx for letting me vent (hope I didn't lose you in the middle, there!) and looking forward to "speaking" with everyone, learning and contributing where I can.
These are weird times for sure and I hope everyone is safe and remains that way.
BTW... I do tend to get a little windy (duh!) and I appreciate everyone's patience!
Remember..., you can always send that old fishing equipment my way...!
Thanx All,
Robert
Hello From an Old, New Member From Idaho
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Hello From an Old, New Member From Idaho
#1"Angling may be said to be so like the mathematics that it can never be fully learned." - Izaak Walton
"If I fished only to capture fish, my fishing trips would have ended long ago." - Zane Grey
"If I fished only to capture fish, my fishing trips would have ended long ago." - Zane Grey
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Re: Hello From an Old, New Member From Idaho
#4Hello Robert,
Yes, you will fit in just fine. Although we don't discuss them here often, at least a few of us enjoy the outcome when highly figured walnut and blued steel come together to create a perfectly balanced S x S.
Cheers,
Joe
Yes, you will fit in just fine. Although we don't discuss them here often, at least a few of us enjoy the outcome when highly figured walnut and blued steel come together to create a perfectly balanced S x S.
Cheers,
Joe
Re: Hello From an Old, New Member From Idaho
#5Welcome
Please share with us your historic knowledge on FF and more
Please share with us your historic knowledge on FF and more
Re: Hello From an Old, New Member From Idaho
#6Welcome to the Forum. Enjoy. Cheers.
Earl
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Re: Hello From an Old, New Member From Idaho
#8Welcome from another old forum member from Island Park, ID.
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Re: Hello From an Old, New Member From Idaho
#9Welcome and your post reminded me to go on line and pick up my Idaho Fishing License today...Thanks.
Paul
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Re: Hello From an Old, New Member From Idaho
#10Welcome and your post reminded me to go on line and pick up my Idaho Fishing License today...Thanks.
Paul
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