Friday, November 18, 2011

Some Warmth and Some Thanks


This flannel shirt hangs on the back of the chair at my tying desk. A flannel shirt that was purchased years ago for Christmas. It has kept me warm during many days on the stream and in the field. It has also provided comfort while lashing feathers and hair on countless flies.
A flannel shirt that rarely gets any thought until you feel a chill then it go's into action providing warmth and comfort. I'm happy to have this flannel shirt, and I'm glad I gave it some thought this 30 degree morning.




This is streamer I tied several years ago. It's name is "Rio Yaqui" and it takes the name from a river in Mexico that is home to a beautiful trout.
I'm doing this post because of several paintings, done recently by Joel DeJong and are seen on his blog "A YEAR ON THE FLY". They are wonderful watercolors of western trout. These beautiful trout live in southwestern U.S. and Mexico.
Stop by Joel's blog and see these fine paintings. Also check this link for more on these special trout.

http://www.utexas.edu/tmm/tnhc/fish/research/truchas_mexicanas/

"RIO YAQUI"


I also would like to pass along these links. They are a program that was broadcast on the "Rangeley Lakes". A bit of history about this wonderful place including Carrie Stevens and the Rangeley Streamer.
I would like to thank "DRYFLYGUY" for giving me these links.

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/r-video/29708489/detail.html

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/29708452/detail.html

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/r-video/29708494/detail.html

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/29708491/detail.html





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16 comments:

  1. Mike SepelakNovember 18, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    I love a nice flannel shirt! Have a handful myself and spend all winter in them. Wonderful!

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  2. DRYFLYGUYNovember 18, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Brk Trt,
    another nice post that gave me a warm feeling with the thoughts & photo of your comfortable flannel.
    Thanks for the credit of sending you those tasteful links on Rangley Maine, though a credit to me is not needed. I/We & many others have a common interest in things such as Maine, so it was my pleasure.......DRYFLYGUY

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  3. John November 18, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Great warm threads, and beautiful wraps. Excellent!

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  4. Brk TrtNovember 18, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Mike,
    Thanks.
    They sure feel nice.

    DRYFLYGUY,
    Thanks.
    A warm feeling, one of those comforts on chilly days.... sort of like tomato soup.

    Johnny Utah,
    Thanks.
    A fine compliment from a fine fly tyer.

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  5. Mark KautzNovember 18, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Another beautiful fly, suitable for framing.

    Mark

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  6. UnknownNovember 18, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    brk trt
    Thanks for the kind words and plug. I am also sporting a (15yr old) flannel right now even in the Carolinas - dang its cold. Make sure to hit my blogs new post to enter yourself into my promotion. Your kind words automaticaly qualify you!

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  7. SandersNovember 18, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Gotta love a good flannel. Beautiful fly as well.

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  8. Brk TrtNovember 18, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Shoreman,
    Thanks.
    I appreciate your kind comments.

    AYearOnTheFly,
    Thanks.
    Checked your blog and that's a great offer your putting out there.

    Sanders,
    Thanks.
    I surely do. Thanks for the comment on the streamer.

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  9. Trout MaGeeNovember 18, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Thanks for the great links. I really enjoy seeing all of Joels great artwork. Wish I could paint that well :) Excellent looking streamer too. Winter time without a flannel shirt would be a winter spent freezing to death. Love a flannel. Tight Lines.

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  10. BruceNovember 18, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I love my flannel shirts. Old or new when I am wearing one they just feel warmer.

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  11. Brk TrtNovember 18, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Trout MaGee,
    Thanks. Yes Joel is quite an artist.
    Love that flannel.

    Bruce,
    Thanks.
    Seems like everybody loves flannel.

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  12. Dustin's Fly BoxNovember 18, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Thanks for posting those links! Much enjoyed. Also amazing tie!!

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  13. Gary ThompsonNovember 18, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    That is a beautiful streamer!

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  14. ToddNovember 19, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    It is that time of year. I have some Patagonia flannel shirts that are still holding up amazingly well. Snow in Rangeley yesterday. Cool fly.

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  15. Brk TrtNovember 19, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Dustin's Fly Box,
    Thanks.
    Those featherwing streamers are easy on the eye.

    Gary Thompson,
    Thanks.

    Todd,
    Thanks.
    Yikes, winter has arrived in Rangeley. Snow machines, and ski's til April.

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  16. Steve ZakurNovember 20, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    For the past few years I'd gotten away from flannel instead relying upon all manner of poly this and that for warmth. In a sport where getting wet can be a real threat it was a move with a bias for enduring warmth. Ann bought me a nice thick flannel shirt a few weeks ago. It has a classic red and black checked pattern. Like yours, it has become a garment that can be found draped over a chair back waiting to be worn when a chilll passes through the house.

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