Mikey Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 So I was wondering. If you guys could pick a soundtrack to run while you were trout fishing the white (or anyplace in general I guess) what artists or songs would HAVE to be on it? Now, no flaming anyone based on musicial tastes, goodness knows I'd get strange looks. Mikey Each time I buy a new fly............ My wife gives me the same look........ I give her when she buys another purse... ..............................
troutchaser Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Bette Midler sings Showtunes. But it's Bruce Springsteen if anyone asks. Paul Rone
Crippled Caddis Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 I would prefer the sounds of the river, birds, the splash of a leaping fish and a profound lack of manmade noises. Otherwise why go? It's to cleanse myself of the cacophony of man that I seek the sounds and sights of the natural world. I cannot visualize a scenario under which I would prefer any manmade sound to that soothing, soul-cleansing soundtrack of nature. Nor even imagine why anyone else would. The question doesn't even 'compute' for me. "You need only reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating the very phrases which our founding fathers used in their struggle for independence." ---Charles Austin Beard
Flysmallie Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 I would have to agree 100% with Crippled Caddis. It's all part of the experience of being outdoors.
Wayne SW/MO Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Add me to that list, a radio is the second most irritating unnatural sound I hear on the river, a cell phone ringing is third, someone talking on one while taking up valuable river bottom space is first. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
Flysmallie Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 a cell phone ringing is third, someone talking on one while taking up valuable river bottom space is first. On New Years Day I saw a guy fishing the rebar hole while talking on the phone. It was horrible to watch him trying to land a fish while still trying to talk. I was hoping the thing would fall in the water but it never did. Would is be bad stream etiquette to start throwing rocks at this point
Danoinark Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 I have to agree. I go to the stream to escape. Why would I want anything else than what is already there. I am so surprised I haven't seen some folks with I-pods hooked to their ear already. Even those blue tooth or whatever they are called, you know those phone things that look like growths coming out one's ear. I am sure its just a matter of time. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
Terry Beeson Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Kenny G... Nope... actually I have to agree with CC as well. I have no reason to plug something in my ear to replace the sound of the river and the outdoors - especially the beavers, herons, Dano cursing the 28 inch brown trout leaping over his rod, and, of course, the Giant Man-Eating Taneycomo Squid... As for cell phones, I keep mine with me in case of emergencies and have taken a text message or two from my wife, but other than that, I refuse to talk on the darn thing... I'm trying to get AWAY from such things... As a side note, I did put together a PowerPoint slideshow tauting the diversity of fly fishing as a recruitment video for NEAFF... That had a kewl track by Joe Satriani for the soundtrack... TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
duckydoty Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 My job does not allow me to escape the use of a cell phone at all hours of the day and night. But the cell phone does allow me to escape the office and do a little work while fishing. Now come on guys--If you could enjoy fishing while working---wouldnt you try it too???? Everyone has said they would rather have a bad day fishing than a good day at work. I can have both with a cell phone. Sorry if it upsets some of you but get over it thats why I like my job Duckydoty A Little Rain Won't Hurt Them Fish.....They're Already Wet!! Visit my website at.. Ozark Trout Runners
Thom Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 I carry a cell phone to check on my wife who has Alshiemzers but can still answer her phone. Otherwise I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving her. I call every half hour. She anwswers and I give her an update on the fishing and tell her that I love her. I know it sounds mushy but after 47 years she is my most valuable possession next to My Lord. Fishing and all other things come behind those two by a long ways. Last year my foot hit a rock on the leg with the artifical knee and I stumbled. I baptised my phone in the name of the Father, Son and stupid fisherman (Me). Thom Harvengt
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