what happens if the one being tardy is the one being picked up? asking for a friend....also, do you think I should start a spreadsheet? also asking for a friend....
Advice on finding quality fishing partners
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also asking for a friend, does that take almost 20 minutes? did
Although I've heard that
My only fishing friend to date was a previously made friend who said he was interested in fishing and I convinced him fly fishing was a thing he should try. 10 years later he finally got wholly hooked, just in time for me to leave Portland to move to Whidbey, so I'm in the sameish boat of trying to find new folks (although I do have a friend for 'big trips')
Fly fishing clubs in PDX are probably less Old Man HOA (sorry old men here) than they are up here (I'm not joining a club to volunteer to run a committee, I have a full time job and can barely find the time to fish and hang out with my wife). There are also two good shops in PDX proper, and more I think outside the city, that I would also recommend just popping in, spending money (get into fly tying and forget to buy stuff) and just chatting with folks.
Chatting to folks on the water also seems profitable? I know that I saw at least one of the boats in pictures here on Pass lake the other day, only problem was I was driving by on 20, maybe I should just take a day to take out the kayak and annoy everyone on Pass lake next time
Fly fishing clubs in PDX are probably less Old Man HOA (sorry old men here) than they are up here (I'm not joining a club to volunteer to run a committee, I have a full time job and can barely find the time to fish and hang out with my wife). There are also two good shops in PDX proper, and more I think outside the city, that I would also recommend just popping in, spending money (get into fly tying and forget to buy stuff) and just chatting with folks.
Chatting to folks on the water also seems profitable? I know that I saw at least one of the boats in pictures here on Pass lake the other day, only problem was I was driving by on 20, maybe I should just take a day to take out the kayak and annoy everyone on Pass lake next time
McSwny at 0:05........but haven't we all been the dude at 0.05 before?
add to the niche store discomfort, back in the day, used record stores...
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FinLuver
Native Oregonian…1846
Fishin buddies are like golfin buddies…
Get your tee time, have a cocktail, chitchat, meet another golfer(s) - make it a twosome, threesome, or foursome…some will be at your level and pace, some not…in the end, you’ll make some lasting buddies and memories. Just have fun and fun will follow.
Get your tee time, have a cocktail, chitchat, meet another golfer(s) - make it a twosome, threesome, or foursome…some will be at your level and pace, some not…in the end, you’ll make some lasting buddies and memories. Just have fun and fun will follow.
Oh record stores are still the same!
x2 on the advice to join a local fishing group. You will find both people to fish with and learn of new places to go. I had to move 6 times during my career with the Federal Govt. and each time I joined the local TU chapter and other resident groups. There is a wealth of comradery and knowledge that you can't find on your own.
Fair. That is a good shop.
ikankecil
Just Hatched
Generally, the places I fish involve a drive (or flight with shared room on the destination end). I've found it far more pleasant if the person who joins me on a fishing trip has some shared interests outside of fishing. I've met a few people who I now fish with a lot simply by wearing a fishing hat or t-shirt when participating in one of my other hobbies or at social events.
You haven't been to the Confluence Fly Shop in Bellingham WA then.
They always make a person feel welcome.
I have not.
For what it’s worth, I am also particularly awkward in retail situations.
fwiw, you know shop folks are really cool and chill when you show up early for a film fest screening and all of the sudden you're pulling materials off the walls to cobble together an impromtu big fly tying sesh because a bunch of others also showed up early. If you want to talk to some pretty chill dudes, stop in to Orvis Lake Oswego store and chat with Brian or Rob. They know their shit, are pretty chill, and even the kids who also work there are pretty knowledgeable and chill. The great thing is, they don't have to advertise how much they know....
bias because I worked with both of them for a couple of years a number of years ago? sure, probably.....but I'm also never afraid to call things as I see them.
bias because I worked with both of them for a couple of years a number of years ago? sure, probably.....but I'm also never afraid to call things as I see them.
Can't add much more other then to also chat up people fishing gear when you are out. Some fly anglers will look down at them due to their gear choices, which is a huge mistake in my opinion. Overall I've found gear fishing folks to be more friendly then other fly anglers in general.
By chatting them up, you'll also get some intel nuggets that you wouldn't have without striking up a conversation. You might also find a fishing buddy who just happens to use different types of gear.
SF
By chatting them up, you'll also get some intel nuggets that you wouldn't have without striking up a conversation. You might also find a fishing buddy who just happens to use different types of gear.
SF
I hardly ever fish with anyone, however every time I've met with a forum member I've enjoyed it and met A#1 type people. The suggestion to meet up with people from the forum is a good one.
I see a guy who works at Sportsmans on the stream often enough we now visit, compare notes, and fish adjoining runs. That's another good idea that was mentioned.
There's also a group at church, and a local club.
I'm pretty blessed in that my best fishing partners are my son, grandkids and wife.
I see a guy who works at Sportsmans on the stream often enough we now visit, compare notes, and fish adjoining runs. That's another good idea that was mentioned.
There's also a group at church, and a local club.
I'm pretty blessed in that my best fishing partners are my son, grandkids and wife.
Fourbtgait
Life of the Party
A lot of good ideas bantered about. But typically from that person’s perspective, personality.
It takes a certain personality I believe to be a salesperson, i.e.- outgoing/extroverted. If your personality is similar to that, then yes, so easy possibly to commingle.
If on the other hand a person is more introverted, it takes totally different circumstances to meet people, people more akin. One person saying such and such a shop is never like that, but from another’s (personality) perspective they have never seen or experienced that behavior at the shop.
It takes a certain personality I believe to be a salesperson, i.e.- outgoing/extroverted. If your personality is similar to that, then yes, so easy possibly to commingle.
If on the other hand a person is more introverted, it takes totally different circumstances to meet people, people more akin. One person saying such and such a shop is never like that, but from another’s (personality) perspective they have never seen or experienced that behavior at the shop.
Over the years (about half a century) I was a member of a number of diverse clubs, employment, and professional organizations, often in leadership roles.
While I believe I performed competently (who knows...my associates might beg to differ!) most of that participation was heavily tinged with a sense of obligation or necessity. I've observed considerable group dynamic commonality in all clubs and organizations that was less than attractive..which isn't surprising since they're all comprised of the same inherently flawed human animal (self included).
As a life-long introvert (now retired) I hold no nostalgia for those days...and rather relish enjoying my outdoor pursuits completely free of meetings, glad-handing, projects, presentations, papers, obligations and agendas. And though I much enjoy the intermittent company of those few who share that perspective, I do know that when I'm alone in the 'great outdoors' I never feel lonely.
The best fishing buddies (like the best 'life-mates') occur organically or by chance...if they happen at all.
While I believe I performed competently (who knows...my associates might beg to differ!) most of that participation was heavily tinged with a sense of obligation or necessity. I've observed considerable group dynamic commonality in all clubs and organizations that was less than attractive..which isn't surprising since they're all comprised of the same inherently flawed human animal (self included).
As a life-long introvert (now retired) I hold no nostalgia for those days...and rather relish enjoying my outdoor pursuits completely free of meetings, glad-handing, projects, presentations, papers, obligations and agendas. And though I much enjoy the intermittent company of those few who share that perspective, I do know that when I'm alone in the 'great outdoors' I never feel lonely.
The best fishing buddies (like the best 'life-mates') occur organically or by chance...if they happen at all.
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Fourbtgait
Life of the Party
Well said.
Having performed in management, I understand your words.
Your last sentence is priceless.