Sail away from LA was pretty neat. We were eating dinner at the back of the ship and we could see the lights of civilization just disappear. The first day and a half at see was rather choppy, but Ingrid and I don’t mind that. We are lucky that choppy seas really don’t affect us, other than walking across the deck everyone looks like they are drunk. It brings smiles to many faces as we try to pass strangers in the corridors just to be lurched left and right as we are trying to pass in narrow areas. But some passengers aren’t nearly as fortunate and they have barf bags stationed throughout the ship to accommodate those less fortunate.
Well you can see from my pic that I tied my first dry fly. It resembles an elk hair caddis, but was tied on a #6 hook and not the #14 that they suggest. I thought I would start with a larger fly to make it easier, but I’m sure the trout will just laugh at my feeble attempt! What a great way to pass the time sailing to Hawaii.
Ingrid and I have already played trivia twice, taken a ballroom dancing class (foxtrot in choppy seas – that could be a new dance!) and listened to an educational talk on the second attack on Pearl Harbor. Who knew – you should check it out.
You're Awesome (and Ingrid is Awesome too) ...I wouldn't have imagined you two packing for a World excursion ...and bringing tools for fly fishing - let alone thinking of what the trout think of your handy work (hand tied flies) ...yes, you're thinking outside of the box (which we all need) ...not sure if you also brought something for the whales - as I heard the whales also like Hawaii. Safe travels & hope you have calm seas my friend! ...God Bless!
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty good for your first fly. Did you use the whip finisher?
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