Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Thursday, 29 November 2012

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

While there are plenty of guys that would teach a female friend how to fish... there aren't many women that will want to fish that have never fished before. Think about that and realize that you're the one that is mislead =P

On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 5:46 PM, Drew Smith <drewsmith.tx@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks everyone for your thoughts on good beginner spots.

So, just to clear this up...I think "Lady Friend" was a bit misleading. Friend who happens to be a lady would be a better phrase to use. No relationship beyond that we used to work together and go running sometimes!

Thanks Again
Drew

On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 5:33 PM, Matthew Longley <matthew.longley@gmail.com> wrote:

Amen Joshua, couldn't agree more.

On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 5:30 PM, Joshua Delmonico <jdelmon@yahoo.com> wrote:

I think widespread generalizations about either sex are just that generalizations and are a path to disillusionment. I enjoy both time to myself and social activities with community and family. Find someone who you enjoy spending time with and who feels the same about you with similar goals and values and it won't matter if you are in a cardboard box with no fishing rod or on a stream during a 100 year caddis hatch...

From: Lane Smith <jlanesmith@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

Brendan's post was a funny read, but kind of sad too because I think it is perfectly representative of the life cycle of any long term relationship. Men draw emotional/spiritual/etc substance predominantly through work and escapist solitary acts of self gratitude (fishing, working on cars, sports) while women draw theirs from social activities with community and family; from the proximity and quality of their interpersonal relationships. The two wellsprings are such worlds apart it is depressing. The constant interplay of compromise and sacrifice to maintain relationships is staggering. I'm sure evolution confered some kind advantage which led to this divide, but it still sucks.

If you really like that girl don't take her fishing. Lie to her about your work hours when you need to and practice activities of personal fulfillment in secrecy.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

Thanks everyone for your thoughts on good beginner spots.

So, just to clear this up...I think "Lady Friend" was a bit misleading. Friend who happens to be a lady would be a better phrase to use. No relationship beyond that we used to work together and go running sometimes!

Thanks Again

Drew

On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 5:33 PM, Matthew Longley <matthew.longley@gmail.com> wrote:

Amen Joshua, couldn't agree more.

On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 5:30 PM, Joshua Delmonico <jdelmon@yahoo.com> wrote:

I think widespread generalizations about either sex are just that generalizations and are a path to disillusionment. I enjoy both time to myself and social activities with community and family. Find someone who you enjoy spending time with and who feels the same about you with similar goals and values and it won't matter if you are in a cardboard box with no fishing rod or on a stream during a 100 year caddis hatch...

From: Lane Smith <jlanesmith@gmail.com>
To: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 4:56 PM

Subject: Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

Brendan's post was a funny read, but kind of sad too because I think it is perfectly representative of the life cycle of any long term relationship. Men draw emotional/spiritual/etc substance predominantly through work and escapist solitary acts of self gratitude (fishing, working on cars, sports) while women draw theirs from social activities with community and family; from the proximity and quality of their interpersonal relationships. The two wellsprings are such worlds apart it is depressing. The constant interplay of compromise and sacrifice to maintain relationships is staggering. I'm sure evolution confered some kind advantage which led to this divide, but it still sucks.

If you really like that girl don't take her fishing. Lie to her about your work hours when you need to and practice activities of personal fulfillment in secrecy.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

Amen Joshua, couldn't agree more.

On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 5:30 PM, Joshua Delmonico <jdelmon@yahoo.com> wrote:

I think widespread generalizations about either sex are just that generalizations and are a path to disillusionment. I enjoy both time to myself and social activities with community and family. Find someone who you enjoy spending time with and who feels the same about you with similar goals and values and it won't matter if you are in a cardboard box with no fishing rod or on a stream during a 100 year caddis hatch...

From: Lane Smith <jlanesmith@gmail.com>
To: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 4:56 PM

Subject: Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

Brendan's post was a funny read, but kind of sad too because I think it is perfectly representative of the life cycle of any long term relationship. Men draw emotional/spiritual/etc substance predominantly through work and escapist solitary acts of self gratitude (fishing, working on cars, sports) while women draw theirs from social activities with community and family; from the proximity and quality of their interpersonal relationships. The two wellsprings are such worlds apart it is depressing. The constant interplay of compromise and sacrifice to maintain relationships is staggering. I'm sure evolution confered some kind advantage which led to this divide, but it still sucks.

If you really like that girl don't take her fishing. Lie to her about your work hours when you need to and practice activities of personal fulfillment in secrecy.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

I think widespread generalizations about either sex are just that generalizations and are a path to disillusionment. I enjoy both time to myself and social activities with community and family. Find someone who you enjoy spending time with and who feels the same about you with similar goals and values and it won't matter if you are in a cardboard box with no fishing rod or on a stream during a 100 year caddis hatch...

From: Lane Smith <jlanesmith@gmail.com>
To: tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 4:56 PM
Subject: Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

Brendan's post was a funny read, but kind of sad too because I think it is perfectly representative of the life cycle of any long term relationship. Men draw emotional/spiritual/etc substance predominantly through work and escapist solitary acts of self gratitude (fishing, working on cars, sports) while women draw theirs from social activities with community and family; from the proximity and quality of their interpersonal relationships. The two wellsprings are such worlds apart it is depressing. The constant interplay of compromise and sacrifice to maintain relationships is staggering. I'm sure evolution confered some kind advantage which led to this divide, but it still sucks.

If you really like that girl don't take her fishing. Lie to her about your work hours when you need to and practice activities of personal fulfillment in secrecy.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fishing spot for a beginner

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Gear choices and recommendations

Amen, Brother Gene.

Tootsie Rolls won't take your car, your dog, and run off with your best friend leaving you a snivelly mess in your empty living room living out a bad country song. Or so I've heard.

From: TurbineBlade <doublebclan@gmail.com>
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Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 11:57 AM
Subject: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Gear choices and recommendations

I don't know Rich - my loyalty to anyone is almost entirely dependent upon access to a reasonably large supply of free Tootsie Rolls ;).

When I stared a few months ago I tried to seek out ideas of friendship, community, supporting local business, environmentalism, camaraderie, etc. but those well all hollow and useless dead ends.

Tootsie Rolls have given my life meaning in the end, and I'm comfortable with that ;).

Gene

On Thursday, November 29, 2012 11:30:35 AM UTC-5, Richard Farino wrote:
I'm going to toe the line of an post advertising products and services and mention that there are a multitude of local choices for help regarding gear and tackle in this area and you shouldn't be afraid to visit any of these places to help make your decisions.

I know I speak for Dan, Trent, and anyone else that frequents this board that also happens to work in the fly fishing industry – we're here to help you. Don't be shy and ask questions and come in and see us. Try gear on. If there's something you want and none of us have it, ask us if we can special order it. Half the time, the shops call each other to help the customer find what he's looking for. We all try to be on a first name basis with our customers and we actually LIKE helping you in your fishing endeavors. Living vicariously through your discovery of fly fishing and travels is something that everyone that works in a fly shop enjoys. We certainly don't do it for the money.

I think we also understand that there are times when you need to be price conscious, and you know, we have a solution for that too. All the shops in the area carry a good range of products from low to high end, and although the prices in the fly fishing industry are the same no matter where you are in the country for most products, we all have alternatives if need be. We even have sales sometimes.

Your local shops are here to help you enjoy your sport/craft/addiction. That means help you choose the appropriate gear, help you find fish locally and somewhere distant where you'll vacation, and help you understand the consequences of your actions, both positive and negative. The shop employees will have his or her own morals, standards, and things that make fly fishing appeal to them. We'll have brand loyalty, bias towards or against certain products or fishing techniques, and even opinions on other fishermen and ethics like conservation, catch & release, and fishing regulations.

In the end, put some faith into your local shops and let us do what we do best – be there FOR you and help you the best way we can.

Regards,

R

Richard Farino
Urban Angler VA | 108 N. Washington Street 2nd Floor | Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 527-2524 | fax: (703) 527-3313 | richard@urbanangler.com

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Gear choices and recommendations

I don't know Rich - my loyalty to anyone is almost entirely dependent upon access to a reasonably large supply of free Tootsie Rolls ;).

When I stared a few months ago I tried to seek out ideas of friendship, community, supporting local business, environmentalism, camaraderie, etc. but those well all hollow and useless dead ends.

Tootsie Rolls have given my life meaning in the end, and I'm comfortable with that ;).

Gene

On Thursday, November 29, 2012 11:30:35 AM UTC-5, Richard Farino wrote:

I'm going to toe the line of an post advertising products and services and mention that there are a multitude of local choices for help regarding gear and tackle in this area and you shouldn't be afraid to visit any of these places to help make your decisions.

I know I speak for Dan, Trent, and anyone else that frequents this board that also happens to work in the fly fishing industry – we're here to help you. Don't be shy and ask questions and come in and see us. Try gear on. If there's something you want and none of us have it, ask us if we can special order it. Half the time, the shops call each other to help the customer find what he's looking for. We all try to be on a first name basis with our customers and we actually LIKE helping you in your fishing endeavors. Living vicariously through your discovery of fly fishing and travels is something that everyone that works in a fly shop enjoys. We certainly don't do it for the money.

I think we also understand that there are times when you need to be price conscious, and you know, we have a solution for that too. All the shops in the area carry a good range of products from low to high end, and although the prices in the fly fishing industry are the same no matter where you are in the country for most products, we all have alternatives if need be. We even have sales sometimes.

Your local shops are here to help you enjoy your sport/craft/addiction. That means help you choose the appropriate gear, help you find fish locally and somewhere distant where you'll vacation, and help you understand the consequences of your actions, both positive and negative. The shop employees will have his or her own morals, standards, and things that make fly fishing appeal to them. We'll have brand loyalty, bias towards or against certain products or fishing techniques, and even opinions on other fishermen and ethics like conservation, catch & release, and fishing regulations.

In the end, put some faith into your local shops and let us do what we do best – be there FOR you and help you the best way we can.

Regards,

R

Richard Farino
Urban Angler VA | 108 N. Washington Street 2nd Floor | Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 527-2524 | fax: (703) 527-3313 | richard@urbanangler.com

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