Permission from the spouse isn't a problem here. We're both learning to
fish, and we got her an outfit and class a bit before I did -- that was
a year ago, shortly before I retired. She's very supportive when it
comes to equipment or tying supplies, but we've been content to stick
with modest lines (St. Croix, Thompson, etc.). If SHE starts studying
the wish books, then at two of each, I'M in trouble ;).
On the other hand, we too are envious of the amount of time many of you
spend on the water. In our case, I don't like crowds, and she doesn't
care for cold days, really strong currents, or boats. It calls for a
different set of compromises, but I have a great time studying the
sport, and she frequently out fishes me.
Bob Ellis
Vancouver WA
Spencer Harker wrote:
>
> I have been on this list for about six months and I am amazed at the amount
>of times many of you are able to fish. Being married to a woman that hates fishing
>(had I been seduced by the busty mistress commonly known as fly fishing before we met
>I might not have been able to say "I do" at the alter) I find it hard many times to
>get permission to go fishing. As I read the E-mails of many of you and the frequency
>of which you are able to go fishing I find myself extremely jealous, and I ask only
>one thing of you blessed people. Please tell me how you get permission from your
>wives! Any and all excused would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
> Spencer
