FlyTieDad 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2013 I just found out an old friend retired. He does fly fishes but doesn't tie so I took it upon myself to make the ones pictured below. I'm still pretty new at it and most of these I've not tied before so I'm just hoping they hold together. Hmm.. Maybe now I shuld sit down and tie a few of these for myself. FlyTieDad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2013 I'm sure he will enjoy them. Gifts like that are always nice to get from friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2013 got to love getting flies for gifts I just hope I have friends that would do stuff like that for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandflyx 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 very nice ! To all my friends, though I retired 12 years ago, I still want a custom 8'6" 14 wt rod......and reel.....you may pool together.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 An 8'6 14 weight. Is that not a snooker rest with the brass removed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVette 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 An 8'6 14 weight. Is that not a snooker rest with the brass removed? Snooker uses 6'...But i had about the same thought. I have never heard of a 14wt., finding a 9wt. around here is almost impossible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase Creek 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2013 I retired last October. Best retirement gift I got was my wife saying - "go fishing all you want, just keep the kitchen counter clean." No problem! We've been eating out a lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshrmanms 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2013 four years ago I retired, loved my bass pro shop gift certificate; but best gift is making a new friend when I surprise a stranger on the water with a few flies/poppers. I'm sure your friend will be thankful for the flies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocco 0 Report post Posted May 4, 2013 My BFFF retired a few yeas ago. He is an engineer who is eminent in his specialty field and has a tendency to drive home his points with withering caustic logic -- thus, his much treasured nickname "60 Grit". I had a hip flasc so engraved for him and he carries it to this day to ward off the deep chill of wading early spring steelhead rivers. Rocco Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
