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Post by dumpy on Mar 4, 2006 4:30:51 GMT -5
The main reasons it took me 10 years to get back into fishing was because of dress code. At first I felt embarrassed to turn up at a fishery because I never had 'all the gear'. Well I eventually decided who gives a **** what you're wearing and two years later I still don't own a fishing vest or smoke a pipe. ;D What sort of hat would you suggest old trout and what would the rest of the dress code include? Is their a specific brand which we should all wear. What about for people on a lower budget btw pringle is the new burberbery and and anybody that owns a bergahaus jacket - well you might be mistaken for a ned these days - keep up I've also heard the new hardys range is going to be big on the streets this summer - what will you do then ;D I total agree with you, these sterile tackle tarts kept me out of the fly fishing game , not any more. ;DThey can like it ,or lump it And if they want to comment on how i look,while fishing, then i suggest they approach me with caution
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Post by simmel on Mar 4, 2006 4:50:41 GMT -5
Wearing plus two's and long socks whilst shooting, stop you getting tangled up in gorse (a fall whilst walking up carrying a loaded gun could be dangerous), the same goes for elbow patches to protect your tweed jacket or sweater when shooting from the ground, and a cap will shade your eyes from sun etc etc. Hmmm, I seem to manage perfectly well in my normal shooting gear, and I walk over far more rough terrain than many game shooters who often get transported to their allotted shooting place by 4x4. Each to their own, but I still think most of it is motivated by sensless following of nonsensical tradition. Muskie I know what you are saying, I have been out shooting on my own many times with just a pair of jeans and a Barbour. I don't know what your "normal shooting gear" consists of, but I bet its appropriate for the job, and that's what I mean. You wouldn't go out Pigeon shooting in a pair of trainers and a bright red anorak and yellow baseball cap, nothing short of full military camouflage is good enough for those birds, they can spot you a mile off. Its not a dress code, its just being sensible. If you go fishing with a few mates, they won't be too pleased if you turn up in a bright coloured shell suit spooking the fish at every turn. As for getting transported to the shoot in a 4X4, I can't afford those sort of days out. ;D
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Post by peekers on Mar 4, 2006 5:19:12 GMT -5
just watch a hooked on fishing video. Paul Young was wearing jeans a baseball cap and a pink shirt.
What a feckin ned ;D
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Post by muskie on Mar 4, 2006 5:27:08 GMT -5
Simmel,
Yes I totally agree with suitable clothing, what I don't like are the enforced dress codes on some so called 'high class' shoots and fisheries. A mate of mine went salmon fishing on the Tweed some years ago and had to buy certain items of clothing to be allowed to fish there, that is what I detest, why could he not wear his normal sensible drab coloured fishing gear.
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Post by guideline on Mar 4, 2006 10:40:21 GMT -5
Their is still a certain amount of snobbery attached to Fly Fishing and it is totally outdated. I think the most important issues are that new people are finding interest in the sport which also introduces new young blood. Some families who want o participate may have large commitments and are less able to become a so called tackle tart. Dress codes dont make you a better fisherman, I have seen many make complete and utter fools of themselves and still do, so dont be put off by the tackle tarts even though i may be considered as one myself. I have great respect for anyone that shares my own passion for the sport,rich or poor unless they are a complete A--hole.
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Post by troutfisher 710 on Mar 4, 2006 11:19:55 GMT -5
Baseball caps One of my favourite subjects, I once got stopped by a policeman when transporting 4 junior footballers to a match on sunday morning while wearing a BB cap. Nothing unusual in that except the officer made it clear that I had been stopped solely because of my headgear!! He even advised me not to wear it while driving Strange how something as simple as a cap can change peoples perception of your character. As for there uses in fishing, they are comfortable, protect my glasses from rain and drizzle and shade my eyes from glare and sit nicely inside my hood if need be. Basically a well designed piece of kit for the fly fisherman, no matter what the logo, label or design. I dont have a problem with any attire as long as its practical. Gary
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Post by Gander on Mar 4, 2006 12:00:52 GMT -5
One should dress correctly for any occasion. An angling session is an occasion well worth dressing correctly for. To not do so is disrespectful to the sport and your fellow anglers, not to mention our quarry.
This is a gentlemens (and ladies) pursuit, regardless of the riff raff competition angling and put and take fisheries have brought into our once great sport.
Falling standards should be addressed wherever we find them. A compulsory dress code should be introduced immediately. No angling ticket should be sold unless the purchaser is adequately attired. You would expect this kind of rule at a quality restaraunt, so why not at the waterside. We should not be catering for the Big Mac brigade.
Shirt and tie for gentlemen. No jeans or trainers. No gaudy colours. (Maybe just a splash of something along the lines of subdued maroon on an optional waistcoat). Sports jacket, corduroy or tweed.
Hats should be full brimmed. Baseball caps banned. They are representative of a type of people we can be doing without in angling. Thats right America, I'm talking about you!
T.P, no slacks or jeans. Skirt or dress please, Hem line no more than one inch above the knees. Certainly no fishnets and high heels! The same goes for you Cothi!
;D ;D ;D
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Post by bobkat on Mar 4, 2006 13:16:20 GMT -5
There is only one way to fish, In tweeds with a number of flies in your hat and they must be drey flays fished up stream. None of that still water fishing, that must be banned as well ;D
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Post by bobkat on Mar 4, 2006 13:23:07 GMT -5
After the reason arrticle in Trout Fisherman about baseball caps, I was just intrested if other forum members have an opinion if there is a dress code prefered by fly fisherman? I personally do. I have read this whole thread and nowhere can I find a statement regarding what your dress code opinion is. Nor is there a smilie on your starter to suggest that this is a joke. Can you enlighten me please?
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Post by Tango51 on Mar 4, 2006 13:54:13 GMT -5
Dress code? What dress code?
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Post by peekers on Mar 4, 2006 14:42:09 GMT -5
now I know what batman does on his days off ;D
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Post by gazmeister on Mar 4, 2006 14:44:06 GMT -5
Hey tango......
are you the grim reaper in your spare time ;D
GM
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Post by buzz on Mar 4, 2006 15:17:01 GMT -5
Howdy Tango Are you the singer from The Beautiful South?
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Post by jan on Mar 4, 2006 16:20:59 GMT -5
i always wondred what john mcrorick did when he wasnt on the race track or channel 4
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Post by welshy on Mar 4, 2006 16:58:50 GMT -5
If i couldnt wear a baseball cap i dont know where od be when fishing!? I have worn bright red ones, (but thats only because i couldnt find my green one) at times but i have never been asked about my dress code whatso ever when fishing, and hopefully never will, i will wear what i want, i wear the jackets an waterproofs, but thats because i want to wear them.
Welshy
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