Beautifully written and poignant. I too find that my older equipment has meaning and spirit in it. Although I may buy a new piece from time to time, I can’t depend on the old stuff like a loyal friend. Well done!
I like the idea of gear being a witness. My go-to fly rod is an old 5wt that’s landed fish all over the country. The finish is peeling and only the ferrules are unbleached by the sun. It’s become a companion.
Beautifully written and poignant. I too find that my older equipment has meaning and spirit in it. Although I may buy a new piece from time to time, I can’t depend on the old stuff like a loyal friend. Well done!
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Stay tuned for more and good luck this season!
I like the idea of gear being a witness. My go-to fly rod is an old 5wt that’s landed fish all over the country. The finish is peeling and only the ferrules are unbleached by the sun. It’s become a companion.
Love it! I've got an old reel like that that's been everywhere with me.
Your gear organization system — both aspirational and actual — so closely mirrors my own it’s scary.
I’m telling myself too late to get everything organized, with deer season right around the corner — but there’s always next year!
Ha! That's what I tell myself every year, too... Good luck this season!