You know something that everyone who fly fishes is able to do? Smile.
Sure, in fly fishing some people like to be super serious. Go to a fly fishing show or Trout Unlimited meeting and you’ll inevitably see a guy who looks like he’s just broken the tip of his favorite rod. There are always going to be gloomy people out there.
But even the grumpiest, most sour-puss fly fisherman can smile at some of the funnier aspects of what we do as we pursue fish.
Right?
Well, below are three of my attempts at making you smile while thinking about fly fishing. One has to do with an angling exercise routine, another focuses on how we get our hopes up on the water, and the last… well, let’s just say it could be a little controversial.
Read any of them by clicking on the title or the picture:
Pull Trout, Not Muscles: A Guide
About 10 years ago, I went bowling. Standing at the counter, waiting for my freshly aerosoled shoes, I noticed a brightly colored trifold brochure. “Stretches for Bowling.” A professional bowler (I assume) was featured on the cover, doing his best to not exert himself too much by pulling his left arm across his chest.
Now, I’m not talented enough to put together a full color brochure that includes a model demonstrating the proper technique. So you’ll have to wander through this quagmire and hope for the best. Without further ado, the official Casting Across’ 5 Stretches for Fly Fishing,
Rock Solid Techniques For Spotting Trout
Upon spotting the fish, the very first cast should be made with utmost precision. Many fish, such as wild trout, will not tolerate more than one cast – two at the most. Yet, this particular fish hasn’t chased your offering after five or six casts. Luckily, your efforts haven’t sent him fleeing for cover!
Did he just move? I think he was watching your fly! Cast again. Yes, he definitely watched it. This is good; he’s interested. Well maybe not. Umm… switch colors? No: I know! Get even closer. From that spot, you’ll be able to get the fly to drift right into his nose. He won’t be able to resist. Why haven’t you spooked him?
Waiter, There’s A Dog In My Stream
There are some things that are quite intriguing about certain dog people lifestyles, however. The whole upland hunting scene look quite posh. And who wouldn’t want to read a book in an overstuffed armchair next to a roaring fire while gently patting the head of a golden retriever? Basically I want the image of dog ownership that Orvis is selling.
What I will not do, if I ever come into possession of a dog, is take it fly fishing.
Want more content like the articles above? Check out the links below, or click the “humor” tag after the post.