SWK Weather Lamont

**Oldhiker** · 14th December 07, 08:25 PM

OK, McNulty I gots to know more about kilted fly fishing.....

**McNulty** · 14th December 07, 08:53 PM

Well, Oldhiker I'm an English teacher during the school year and have my summers off. I went to school to learn about guiding last year. I combined my love of flyfishing and wanting to earn some more money during the summer. I've been a flyfisher for 20+ years and live out in Colorado near two Gold Medal rivers; the Roaring Fork and the Frying Pan. Rainbow, brown and some brookies up in the high mtn. streams. I just started wearing kilts fly fishing last summer and it was both fun and profitable. I usually wet wade during the summer months and being kilted is no different than wearing shorts, but a lot more fashionable.
Nulty

**Don Patrick** · 15th December 07, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by McNulty

Well, Oldhiker I'm an English teacher during the school year and have my summers off. I went to school to learn about guiding last year. I combined my love of flyfishing and wanting to earn some more money during the summer. I've been a flyfisher for 20+ years and live out in Colorado near two Gold Medal rivers; the Roaring Fork and the Frying Pan. Rainbow, brown and some brookies up in the high mtn. streams. I just started wearing kilts fly fishing last summer and it was both fun and profitable. I usually wet wade during the summer months and being kilted is no different than wearing shorts, but a lot more fashionable.
Nulty

I hear you. I earned my love fishing for 'Dolly Varden' in Alaska. I'm embarrassed to say, I only used red beads on a single hook. Nothing better than cleaned trout stuffed with onion and butter - cooked along side a large camp fire. Even when I went hunting, I always managed to enjoy their treat - always took my fishing gear.

**McNulty** · 15th December 07, 02:38 PM

Funny thing is guys.... I'm deathly allergic to fish. If I ingest any I go into anaphylactic shock ( my throat swells shut). I'm soo allergic to fish that if I eat anything cooked in the same pan that had fish, I get a severe reaction. I always carry and Epi-Pen with me. Sort of like bee sting reactions in some folks. But does that stop me from floating a BWO or double rigging a red Copper John to a Flashback Pheasant-tail??? HECK NO!!!
Nulty

**Don Patrick** · 15th December 07, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by McNulty

Funny thing is guys.... I'm deathly allergic to fish. If I ingest any I go into anaphylactic shock ( my throat swells shut). I'm soo allergic to fish that if I eat anything cooked in the same pan that had fish, I get a severe reaction. I always carry and Epi-Pen with me. Sort of like bee sting reactions in some folks. But does that stop me from floating a BWO or double rigging a red Copper John to a Flashback Pheasant-tail??? HECK NO!!!
Nulty

Sorry. Guess I thought you were a fish person.

**Panache** · 15th December 07, 07:00 PM

I with Don here. I have been given all the gear to go fly fishing by my Dad but haven't tried it (though numerous X Markers have encouraged me to get out there). I promise to get a license, get a lesson from the fly fishing store loocated 1 mile from my house, and try to use this fancy gear in 2008. But one thing is for certain any fishie (legally sized of course) that the fates may allow me to catch

is destined to be sauted in a little herb butter and eaten!

Cheers

Jamie

**McNulty** · 15th December 07, 10:51 PM

Man, I agree with both of you. Nothing smells better than something, anything, cooked over an open fire. At least cooked outside, streamside better yet. Fresh caught trout with butter and garlic, some french bread, some pinot noir with a summer client sounds great and tastes great (I guess). I'll catch'em, clean'em, and cook'em, but I can't eat them. Someone told me they taste like chicken...LOL. Panache, get on out on the water and get your line wet. Flyfishing takes a short time to learn, but a lifetime to master. It's worth it.
Nulty

**Bugbear** · 15th December 07, 11:12 PM

I don't know anything about fish, but I like my Weathered Half Lamont just because it has the muted pastel colors that I am able to wear. Besides you already have a box pleated Full Lamont, te he.

**McNulty** · 17th December 07, 05:32 AM

Exactly right, Ted. The muted pastels are nice. When you look at the tartan you'll notice a slight blue color that a light blue shirt or some Lovat Blue hose brings out. I like the tans and greens also, plus the weight of the material. So for me this kilt was a real good purchase and I will continue to wear it for some time. When out on the trail or going cross country I like to blend in with the scenery (except during Elk or Deer season) and the Lamont muted/weathered colors surely help.
Nulty

**Bugbear** · 17th December 07, 04:32 PM

I will try that with a blue shirt then because that's one of the colors I can safely wear, thanks. I have to stay away from orange and yellow for the most part, and any bright colors because they stand out in an aughful way on me. I really can't wear those bright red tartans as pretty as they are.

Originally Posted by McNulty

Exactly right, Ted. The muted pastels are nice. When you look at the tartan you'll notice a slight blue color that a light blue shirt or some Lovat Blue hose brings out. I like the tans and greens also, plus the weight of the material. So for me this kilt was a real good purchase and I will continue to wear it for some time. When out on the trail or going cross country I like to blend in with the scenery (except during Elk or Deer season) and the Lamont muted/weathered colors surely help.
Nulty