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………
No comments:
Post a Comment