moguy1973 1,637 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 A few weeks ago I was over on Bass Resource and a topic about fly fishing came up and the guy that started the thread wanted to know who fly fished and if they fly fished for species other than trout. I put my 2 cents in and said I've only ever fly fished for trout but sometime when I have more time on my hands I wouldn't mind giving fly fishing for bass a try. The farm pond I fish in would work great for fly fishing, there are decent sized bass in it, and there aren't many trees around it that would get in the way of casting. I also have a nice St. Croix 7wt rod my mom left me when she passed away that would probably work ok for larger flies. Well, a couple days later I get a message from the guy asking if I would give him my address and he would send me a few bass and pan fish flies to try out that he tied. He said he was a retired, disabled veteran from Montana and he has a lot of time on his hands in the winter time and that's what he does to make that clock hands move. So I gave him my info and asked if I could pay for shipping and he declined that offer. He said he would send me a couple flies to try and they would get to me in a couple weeks since their USPS service up there still uses horses (*sic*). Today I got a small box in the mail and when I opened it there were two fly boxes in it full of what is below. Way beyond what I was expecting. I guess there are still some really awesome people out there in the world. All he asked in return was for some pictures of the fish I catch with them, which I'll absolutely hold that end of the bargain. ColdWaterFshr, nomolites, MOstreamer and 18 others 21 Quote -- JimIf people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles. -- Doug Larson Link to post Share on other sites
dtrs5kprs 5,383 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Lot of good people left in the world. Johnsfolly, Terrierman, Flysmallie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FishnDave 1,058 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Thats great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tjm 930 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 trout are just trout- bass are fish, enjoy you have a great new friend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mitch f 5,937 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 That’s at least 2 full days of tying (for me anyway). Nice guy! I’m sure he would like nothing more than to see some nice pics! Quote "Honor is a man's gift to himself" Rob Roy McGregor Link to post Share on other sites
fishinwrench 12,530 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 That fella is a Charlie Craven scholar. I can recognize that right away. 👍 Welcome to the madness. 😊 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ham 5,614 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 That’s Awesome Man! Good for you and that was very nice of him. Quote Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On twitter @Ham66 Link to post Share on other sites
Ketchup 1,734 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 I had that same thing happen with a member on this site. Found one of his baits on Bull Shoals, posted it here, and after talking to him, i received something like almost 40 baits he painted in the mail. True respect for guys like that. Still think about him every time i catch a fish on one of his baits. Quote TinBoats BassClub. An aluminum only bass club. If interested in info send me a PM. Link to post Share on other sites
BilletHead 10,204 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Yes great deal. Super folks still walk this planet. I love to tie flys and have gifted out many to friends. Some even are on OAF. It will maybe give them a jump start in fly fishing future. It is a blessing to be able to share. Quote "We have met the enemy and it is us", Pogo If you compete with your fellow anglers, you become their competitor, If you help them you become their friend" Lefty Kreh " Never display your knowledge, you only share it" Lefty Kreh "Eat more bass and there will be more room for walleye to grow!" BilletHead " One thing in life is for sure. If you are careful you can straddle the barbed wire fence but make one mistake and you will be hurting" BilletHead P.S. "May your fences be short or hope you have long legs" BilletHead Link to post Share on other sites
Johnsfolly 9,083 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 40 minutes ago, BilletHead said: Yes great deal. Super folks still walk this planet. I love to tie flys and have gifted out many to friends. Some even are on OAF. It will maybe give them a jump start in fly fishing future. It is a blessing to be able to share. I have been one of the very fortunate recipient of some @BilletHead specials. They do catch fish even when you throw them with spin gear . Missed out last year catching some fish with his clousers with the fly rod. Thanks buddy you know I will try again this year. Hopefully with Livie catching . BilletHead, nomolites and Mitch f 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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