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.
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"Windswept" in a different light.
Lovely streamers! True pieces of art. The wet fly looks good for the trout too. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe Jassid Man,
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I hoping the the wet fly will produce a few trout.
nice find for $29!
ReplyDeleteTexWisGirl,
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It sure was.
I like LL Bean and free shipping always. For someone on the other side of the country, A good deal.
ReplyDeleteMark Kautz,
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They're great people to do business with.
Mark
ReplyDeleteLL 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
Bill Trussell,
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The booklet is now almost impossible to find, and the Ghosts will never see water.
Great, my friend, more "stuff". My wife says I have or own or stash to much "stuff'. Oh, well!
ReplyDeleteRegularly receive my "Beaner' catalog, too. Great products.
Rainbow Chaser,
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I thought of you as I typed the title.
I have had great luck on browns with your Windswept over the years.
ReplyDeletephly,
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I'm glad it worked well for you. Salmon like it too.
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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I'm glad you check in often.