View Full Version : I am crushed, and so is my new fly rod. :(
Jennie@ifish
08-02-2002, 02:15 PM
Absolutely in tears.
The first rod I've ever broken this way, and never have I broken a good rod.
My new fly rod....
I rolled up the window on it.
The tip is busted. I'll never forget the sound of rolling up my window again.
I am soooooo sad. I know it can be replaced, I know it will be alright... but... Why am I so sad?
It's the worst! I am having a bad day...
:depressed: :depressed: :depressed:
Jen
Hogmaster
08-02-2002, 02:22 PM
:depressed:
Sorry!
I broke the tip off mine a few years back. Put a new tip in it and while it is shorter, it still fishes.
Any day you are breathing is a good day. Remember that!
:smile:
[ 08-02-2002, 02:24 PM: Message edited by: Hogmaster ]
Lepper
08-02-2002, 02:25 PM
at least you broke it.. 2 weeks ago I was just crossing the charleston bar, with a good friend and a new salmon rod. I look back and he had just stepped on it and brok about 6 inches of the tip off. I wasn't to happy.. didn't even get the pole wet.........
dave
MicroFish
08-02-2002, 02:26 PM
BUMMER! :depressed: The screen door got the tip of my flyrod on the way out of the cabin to take some big bulls off the beds (bluegill).
I was also devastated ('tho it wasn't a top-of-the-line rod). My condolescences.
***** happens.
Just replacing the guide tip won't work. Everything is changed--probably will need different weight line.
[ 08-02-2002, 02:30 PM: Message edited by: MicroFish ]
OceanBlue
08-02-2002, 02:41 PM
There, there!
http://www.ifish.net/uploads/403714213.gif
Nanook
08-02-2002, 02:43 PM
[ 08-05-2002, 09:38 AM: Message edited by: ****** ]
w-fly
08-02-2002, 02:46 PM
Flyrods vs. Truck...
These were two of my favorite rods....it was a sick day...reels were trashed to.
Broken Rods (http://www.geocities.com/wilber000/oops.html)
Thumper
08-02-2002, 02:47 PM
Jen:
If it was a North River from Fisherman's Marine you could just walk in, pick out your new one and walk out.
JeepMcMuddy
08-02-2002, 02:49 PM
Jennie-
Can I have your reel then? I have a brand new fly rod waiting for a reel....... :smile:
Hey it never hurts to ask :smile:
Bait O' Eggs
08-02-2002, 02:56 PM
Truck - click ...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm snap, crackle, POP!!
Jennie - (maybe I just wont guess at the sounds she made :wink: )
WAAAAAAAA! :depressed:
:depressed: I've heard the sound too many times myself! :mad:
Jennie@ifish
08-02-2002, 03:19 PM
So then....
I'm walking down the grocery isle in Safeway, still in shock and still nearly in tears...
I see the banana bin with vanilla wafers by it, and I'm immediately transported to a Saturday afternoon with my Mom in the kitchen looking very June Cleaver-like.
What a '40-ish year old' people magnet that display must be!!!
I snatched up a box, grabbed a bunch of bananas, came home, (Yes, I paid for them!)made me up one of those dandy special desserts with the fancy cookies showing through the sides of the casserole, and the meringue on top.
Now I'm going to go sit in my Mom's lap, with a bowl full of pudding and cry. K?
:depressed:
I be better soon.
Jen
Jennie@ifish
08-02-2002, 03:23 PM
And BOE I'm going to have to beat you up for replaying the disaster.
:smile:
is that the pretty blue one we built for you?
If so.. no worries.. we'll take care of you!
TH
Jennie@ifish
08-02-2002, 03:31 PM
No, it was a Loomis, FR 1086....
brand new....
Did I tell you it was brand new?
Really new?
Dang, this pudding doesn't taste the same as it did 35 years ago.
J
Salmonator
08-02-2002, 03:41 PM
Jen, does the expedite system work for flyrods also?
Jennie@ifish
08-02-2002, 04:28 PM
Yup.
Xpedite me up, Scotty.
Just got off the phone.
Jen
Crashin' Bait
08-02-2002, 04:46 PM
Sorry about your rod, Jen. :depressed:
cannonball
08-02-2002, 06:37 PM
Please send a description of how the 'nanna pudding was. Havent had that dessert since my mom passed away, You brought back many memories with that.
Dont feel too bad We managed to break two coolers at the deschutes this week.
WheresMyBobber
08-02-2002, 06:47 PM
Very sorry to hear about your rod. The pain does go away with time - :wink:
I slammed the door on an old bamboo fly rod I completely rebuilt one time, and I think you could hear my vulgarities 50 miles away. I feel your pain. :depressed:
AngleThis
08-02-2002, 07:42 PM
Breaking a virgin rod is always depressing. If it's any consolation, I broke my Limaglass kenai Special bait caster in a similar way twice before ever catching a fish with it. Since then, it has landed me many. Think of it as a break for the fish, which you will remedy soon and for a long time to come.
Spooled
08-03-2002, 08:47 AM
If it is a Loomis rod, they should replace it for $45.00, no matter how it was broken. At least that is their policy on non-fly rods. :smile:
Jennie@ifish
08-03-2002, 09:32 AM
The first few bites were really good. After that, too 'gag me' sweet!
Creme brulee' anyone?
My choice, hands down!
Jen
poshie
08-03-2002, 01:22 PM
Pilar's Mate and ******..
Where do you get those nifty graphics..
Is that a paid program?
Can I steal the bears???That sort of goes with
"Have you hugged your kid today?"
Jen...would you mind if we had a don't eat
"salt" thread...sort of a get healthy aspect and perhaps someone has some good substitutes for smoked salmon :grin: :grin: :grin: just kiddin..just kiddin!
A little later on, we would like to share our
"enlightment" period yesterday. :cool:
OceanBlue
08-05-2002, 08:51 AM
I'd love to know where ****** gets his. They're terrific. It is so true, "A picture paints a thousand words."
I downloaded the hug pic from one of those free email greeting card sites. I don't even remember which one, but it is in the pic upload section here, so you are welcome to use if it you like.
Happy hugs!