For about a year I have been thinking about how much I would like a
feminine fishing chest pack.
I have been unsuccessfully watching for an Amy Butler style
oilcloth fabric. Maybe I should just call the company.
As of now almost all my gear is a drab olive green.
Now don't get me wrong, when I'm fishing I'm not obsessing
about what color I'm wearing,
but there is something nice about not matching every male on the river.
Last summer we spent some time in Pecos New Mexico, not far from Santa Fe.
It was steamy hot & after a day in my sauna like gear,
I decided to wet wade.
Leggings & a dress were perfect. I still wore wading socks & boots
because mountain streams are icy cold.
I'm certain of this b/c my hubby talked me into swimming.
I lasted about 2 minutes.
I just googled fly fishing women's clothing. Still nothing that I haven't already seen.
Allen Bros. does offer a cute top "Fly Girl" (pict. below).
www.theallenbrothers.com
But so far that's all I've got. And I can honestly say this is when I wish I'd paid more
attention in Home Ec. because I find myself a bit intimidated at the
thought of making all my own gear. M is becoming quite
the seamstress - so we'll see - maybe she can help me pull this off
Tight Lines ( as they say)
Sincerely,
M & I
Heather I totally understand your frustration! I do not fly fish but I ride a motorcycle. All motorcycle helmets with a design on them are guy designs in pink for women! Yuk!
ReplyDeleteYou might try what I did. I called the design dept. for a couple major helmet makers. One was run by the good ole' boy club and I got no where. But, I did get somewhere with one helmet designer. They even asked me to send pictures of patterns I would like to see on the helmets. They sent it on to China where they do the designing! As of this date they still have not changed, but I do believe they heard me. I think
it made them realize not all motorcycle women like scary creatures with long drippy teeth on their helmets :)
Heather, if it is ever going to change you are just the person who will cause some ripples.
ReplyDeleteGet to work Sister!
Hey Becki,
ReplyDeleteNever thought about this with bike helmets but you are right, it happens there too. It's really cool that you were able to give some input on design & maybe one of these days you'll sport a helmet you helped create. I like that thought. :)
Thanks Joanne! I have caused a ripple or two in my day...ahh. poor J. :)
For real, sister! I mean, you saw my post about chicken tractors needing to look pretty? I'm so right there with ya!! Go pretty or go home!!
ReplyDeleteLove it Tammy!! :) Maybe some Tractor appliques?
ReplyDeletei love that you fished in leggings. there is hope for chic meeting the outdoors. we live it, don't we?
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