Saturday, April 13, 2013

More "Stuff"

Along about six years ago I walked into the LL Bean Outlet store in Freeport looking for a bargain. The store has many products that are placed there for quick sale. I saw this green rain jacket an item that was much needed. I picked it up and checked it out. The fit was good and it seemed to be in good shape. I then looked at the price tag. I was surprised only 29.00, not bad for a non rubber or vinyl rain jacket. So I bought it. Well that jacket is still with me today. I wear it in the rain and snow, I use it in winter as the outer layer, it has been a super wind breaker, and has been like steel when I crash through those nasty thorns. What's in a name? Lots.


The other day while fishing Kirk and I observed trout taking their food just below the surface. Various wet flies and soft hackles seemed to work at times. I tied this wet fly and I have a feeling it may be what they might want.


"Gray Ghosts" tied by various fly tyers. The background is the booklet from the "Carrie Stevens Day" in August 1970.


"Windswept"
"Windswept" in a different light.



14 comments:

  1. Lovely streamers! True pieces of art. The wet fly looks good for the trout too. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. The Jassid Man,
      Thanks.
      I hoping the the wet fly will produce a few trout.

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  2. I like LL Bean and free shipping always. For someone on the other side of the country, A good deal.

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    1. Mark Kautz,
      Thanks.
      They're great people to do business with.

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  3. Mark
    LL Bean is one of my all time favorite outdoor companies. I have a number of shirts from them, really quality products. I am really impressed with the Grey Ghost streamers and the print. Consider framing it---thanks for sharing

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    1. Bill Trussell,
      Thanks.
      The booklet is now almost impossible to find, and the Ghosts will never see water.

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  4. Great, my friend, more "stuff". My wife says I have or own or stash to much "stuff'. Oh, well!
    Regularly receive my "Beaner' catalog, too. Great products.

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    1. Rainbow Chaser,
      Thanks.
      I thought of you as I typed the title.

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  5. I have had great luck on browns with your Windswept over the years.

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    1. phly,
      Thanks.
      I'm glad it worked well for you. Salmon like it too.

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    2. Alan, I never know what to expect when I check in. As usual, this was really nice to read and see.

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    3. Howard,
      Thanks.
      I'm glad you check in often.

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