What attributes make a great Fly-fisherman?

[tomfly]

One thing I've noticed over the years, that many of the "greats" seem to have in common is ear hair. Some of them look as if they have squirrels nesting face first in their ear canal. Not sure about the value of THAT observation...

It's NOT something I'm striving for....
I guess, like a lot of things, you either got it or you don't...

Being hirsute is a sign of intelligence in men, according to Dr Aikarakudy Alias of Chester health centre, Illinois. He found 50 per cent of men with high IQs were hairy compared with one in 10 of the male population.

 

[lightenup]

Being hirsute is a sign of intelligence in men, according to Dr Aikarakudy Alias of Chester health centre, Illinois. He found 50 per cent of men with high IQs were hairy compared with one in 10 of the male population.

I must be one of the smartest bastards alive.......

 

[golden beetle]

One thing I've noticed over the years, that many of the "greats" seem to have in common is ear hair. Some of them look as if they have squirrels nesting face first in their ear canal. Not sure about the value of THAT observation...

It's NOT something I'm striving for....
I guess, like a lot of things, you either got it or you don't...

So I went to the mirror and can confirm that the great ones do, in fact, have an overabundance of ear hair.

 

[mob201]

Being hirsute is a sign of intelligence in men, according to Dr Aikarakudy Alias of Chester health centre, Illinois.

Dr Aikarakudy Alias

 

[TheHeron]

So I went to the mirror and can confirm that the great ones do, in fact, have an overabundance of rear hair.

You boob! He said ear hair, not rear hair........

 

[mob201]

So I went to the mirror and can confirm that the great ones do, in fact, have an overabundance of ear hair.

Send it to Lightenup in a bag and he'll tie up a few of my favorite nymph:


The Ear's Hair nymph

or maybe my favorite dry:


The Ear Hair Caddis

 

[Future Fanatic]

So I went to the mirror and can confirm that the great ones do, in fact, have an overabundance of ear hair.

I'm pretty sure that IS a squirrel ya got in there.

Now, I just took a selfie...

 

[mob201]

I'm pretty sure that IS a squirrel ya got in there.

Now, I just took a selfie...

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jeezus... you'd think an alpaca farmer would know how to use a pair of shears...

 

[Future Fanatic]

jeezus... you'd think an alpaca farmer would know how to use a pair of shears...

WHAT?!?

Before I snapped this pic, I spent twenty minutes with a hedge trimmer, hacking off the real heavy stuff .

I think I look distinguished (AND obviously intelligent)...

 

[dcabarle]

I've been following this thread with great interest and waiting for the number 1 key factor... If you don't look good, how the hell do you expect to catch anything?

You have to have an 3000.00 bamboo rod. A $500.00 reel, $650.00 waders, $160.00 wading shoes, Umpqua flies, silk fly line, etc... Make sure you have plenty of gel in your hair, pick your nose / ear hairs, pluck your eyebrows, etc...

What's the matter with you people? If you're not that guy, it's simple... you're not catching squat.

 

[tomfly]

I've been following this thread with great interest and waiting for the number 1 key factor... If you don't look good, how the hell do you expect to catch anything?

You have to have an 3000.00 bamboo rod. A $500.00 reel, $650.00 waders, $160.00 wading shoes, Umpqua flies, silk fly line, etc... Make sure you have plenty of gel in your hair, pick your nose / ear hairs, pluck your eyebrows, etc...

What's the matter with you people? If you're not that guy, it's simple... you're not catching squat.

It sounds like Squat Lobster fishing can be expensive. Since you brought up the subject and it is just a curiosity. It is probably out of my means. What fly fishing techniques are involved in Squat Lobster fishing? What role does proper grooming and hygiene play in Squat Lobster fishing?

 

[lightenup]

I've been following this thread with great interest and waiting for the number 1 key factor... If you don't look good, how the hell do you expect to catch anything?

You have to have an 3000.00 bamboo rod. A $500.00 reel, $650.00 waders, $160.00 wading shoes, Umpqua flies, silk fly line, etc... Make sure you have plenty of gel in your hair, pick your nose / ear hairs, pluck your eyebrows, etc...

What's the matter with you people? If you're not that guy, it's simple... you're not catching squat.

Well....I agree with the silk line anyway......