Sunday, November 27, 2016

The Gift of Fly Fishing 2016!!!!

               Hello all and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly Fishing Adventures. Cat and I hope you all had as great of a holiday weekend as we had. That being said, about thirteen hours of sleep and a return to my diet is just what the doctor ordered. Black Friday is the time when many Americans hit the stores for all the “best sales” out there. One store will advertise  65 inch SUHD TV’s for $399 and the next store will have HP laptops for $99. In the advertising world, these specials are called “loss leaders,” what that means is that these items are sold at a loss just to attract customers. The retailers hope that after someone purchases a loss leader or gets in the door looking for one, they go into such a spending frenzy, they buy tons of really “head scratching” stuff. Now I am fully aware that Christmas is about the birth of my Lord and Savior and that it should really have nothing to do with getting or giving gifts, but I have to admit, I have received a few “head scratching” gifts and allowed them to get under my skin. I wrote a few years back on this subject and have wondered how our readers have fared since. If you remember correctly, we categorized husbands into five, three, and one star husbands and then listed presents that fit the husband quality. So how have you done guys? I am sure that anyone that has enough class to read this blog is a five+ star husband, so I want to help you get the perfect gear for your time on the water. No loss leaders and definitely no “head scratching” stuff here. 
               For starters, I wanted to talk about what I think may be the best all-around fly rod ever produced. Power, feel, super light-weight, and the absolute ease of casting the new Sage X makes it the perfect gift for the 5 Star husband. The Simms G3 waders and boots, with their quality and price cannot be matched and also make the perfect gift for the perfect husband (bring sizes please). And lastly, the perfect gift for the absolutely best husband would be a guide trip from the most knowledgeable guide in the shop, Cat (she really is a great guide---but me explaining this to the world helps make me a 5-star husband)
               Now If you only check into this blog now and then or have not worked hard on being that perfect husband then maybe the 3 star category is where you fit. Being that I am a Sage homer, I will start with the two products that fit this category. The first is the Sage Pulse fly rod. The first time I saw the Pulse I fell in love with the color, and every true fly fisherman knows how important the color is. The rod is quick, light, and easy to cast and even with its low price, can still be a lifetime rod. The next item is the Sage 2200 reels, flawless functionality, looks and low price make this the perfect gift for the pretty good husband. Now for the next gift, and I hope the Sage people aren’t reading this, is the newest member of the Scott line, the Flex. The Flex is the upgrade of the A4 and feels to me like a quicker and visually better looking model than its predecessor. And lastly, a guide trip from me would be a perfect gift for all pretty good husbands. And you never know, a day with me and your man may realize how annoying it is to hang out with someone that never shuts up.
               Now for the people that just stumbled upon this blog or just don’t care enough to earn the extra stars, I have no answer. Be a better more deserving husband next year and we can talk then.
            As for women that fish, you are already 6 stars in our minds and we thank you for that. If you already have all the gear you need (yeah right) then maybe the accessory isle might the spot for you. The Simms Rogue fleece jacket is the absolute perfect gear for southern Colorado. The inner fleece is ideal for layering and the outer shell blocks just enough wind to make it the perfect stand alone for fall and spring. One of the more forgotten tools for fishing are lines. A new line can make your rod feel like it just had a tune up and we are fully stocked for the season (please bring rod weight). For the hands, we have a full line of Simms gloves that can keep you on the water longer and give your wife the relaxing day without you. We are also happy to share the fact that Simms has worked really hard on building a line that is both functionally tough, and has the fit and look to make women eager to get on the river. And lastly and for everyone reading, Cats novel is the perfect way to spend January (you all know how I like January). Get a couple or a case and give them out, but just get them. Novels can be found by clicking HERE.

               As we enter this holiday season we at the Drift want to be your lifetime fly shop. No loss leaders, no commissioned sales people, just fly fishermen that absolutely love the water. Come by and we can make your Christmas season awesome. As always, Connell, Cat, Winston, Dr. Chamberlain Shay, and the Drift Fly shop want to thank you for reading………








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