Re: [VFB] Fly Tyers United (neat story)

[Larry JOHNSON]

Hey Murf:  Hooooray for our side.  This sport/art of ours seems to open many doors.  Besides, sometimes an 8" brook trout is plenty of reward for our "efforts".   Larry Johnson >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/27/02 10:08AM >>> Just had a visit from my insurance adjuster.  I was warned most of my water damage would be covered only in a limited manner by the lady taking the claim.  When the man arrived, he was polite and friendly and I was resigned to his estimate being low. Before he reached the table to put down his briefcase, he noted today would be a great day for fishing as I had told him I took off work to meet him.  Turns out he's an avid tyer and FFer.  We swapped stories, showed him my fly bench, some rods and pictures. After hearing about his last trip to MT and his plans to fish Argentina, I shared some of my secret spots and we plan to fish the tiniest brookie streams in the upcoming weeks.  All this after comparing largest game fish catches, we decided on little 6-8" brookies. My conditions will include a tying session before the foray.  This fella knows a lot of water and how to fish it but I want to see his flys.  He prefers drys but gave away his use of streamers by asking about how often to clean his line since his stripping was not as smooth as before. Was an enjoyable morning and his wink told me I'd get a fair reimbursement for my damages.  Lina said; "You know flyfishermen and tyers are such nice people!"  Amen, Lina, amen. Murf, "entomology is not buggery"