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Advice, Humor

How to Pee Outside (For the Ladies)

by Lisa RLeave a Comment on How to Pee Outside (For the Ladies)

Thought this was worth re-sharing with the world:

Lisa R's avatarPNW Gal On The Fly

I am not a guide. I can’t teach you how to cast. I certainly can’t teach you how to tie flies (I’m still learning myself!)…

But, I can teach you how to pee outside.

As a woman who got into fly-fishing because of her male counterpart, initially I assumed that there would be an outhouse nearby or that a facility would magically appear every time I needed to “go”. I quickly learned that this was far from the truth. Sure, there are those glorious luxuries available in some areas… Just not in any of the ones I seem to fish near.

So, here is the truth, ladies: If you want to fly-fish, you are gonna have to learn how to pee outside. Oh- and it’s important to know how to avoid urinating on your wader straps. Trust me, I’ve done that before. Just hold onto them while you’re doing your…

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Advice, Humor

How to Pee Outside (For the Ladies)

by Lisa R1 Comment on How to Pee Outside (For the Ladies)

I am not a guide. I can’t teach you how to cast. I certainly can’t teach you how to tie flies (I’m still learning myself!)…

But, I can teach you how to pee outside.

As a woman who got into fly-fishing because of her male counterpart, initially I assumed that there would be an outhouse nearby or that a facility would magically appear every time I needed to “go”. I quickly learned that this was far from the truth. Sure, there are those glorious luxuries available in some areas… Just not in any of the ones I seem to fish near.

So, here is the truth, ladies: If you want to fly-fish, you are gonna have to learn how to pee outside. Oh- and it’s important to know how to avoid urinating on your wader straps. Trust me, I’ve done that before. Just hold onto them while you’re doing your business, and you’re good to go.

Without going into unnecessary details, just remember two key pointers:

1) Look before you squat. You never want to find yourself in an embarrassing predicament with your rear in full view of a road behind you.

2) Don’t make a big deal about it. Especially if you are fishing with dudes. Just casually make your way into the woods or behind a log jam on the bank, do your business, and get back to fishing. It’s as simple as that.

And there you have it. A few simple words of wisdom from a gal who once learned the hard way.

Happy fishing and squatting, ladies!

~Lisa

“Swing Flies, Be Happy.”

Humor, Patagonia, Thoughts

Pata-"Gucci"

by Lisa R2 Comments on Pata-"Gucci"

Patagonia is an amazing brand of outdoor clothing. It is also $$… Maybe $$$…(Hence the nickname stated in the post title– with all do respect to the actual name, and of course, the company as a whole.) Ultimately, no matter the price, it is worth every penny. I was lucky enough to get my first pieces of this fine thread from family and/or friends for Christmas or birthday gifts. So, the obsession began…

I think what I love most about Patagonia gear, is that it is designed for a purpose of some kind– aimed to please a fly-fisher, rock-climber, skier, etc. So, whatever you buy, you will be warm, dry and/or comfy. It also is a company that is dedicated to conservation and gives back to support helping save our planet. http://www.patagonia.com/us/environmentalism

I do find it amusing that when worn off the water or mountain, Patagonia can also suit the taste of an upper-class soccer mom’s every day “NW casual” closet as well. One day, you could be on an Olympic Peninsula river and see the Down Sweater jacket with dirty-stained sleeves rolled up on a guy who just finished landing a native steelhead, and the next day, you see it on a Jennifer Aniston look-a-like “bleep-bleeping” her Range Rover to prevent anyone from stealing it in the University Village parking lot outside of Pottery Barn. I find this to be quite an interesting juxtaposition of a single brand. Hence, the coined name: “Pata-Gucci”. Of course, there are plenty of people who find themselves Patagonia-clad who are not fishermen or wealthy house-wives, so that was just a single observation I happened to come across and felt the need to share.

When reflecting back to the image on the river, I feel this is where my love for this clothing sprouted. I relate to the “dirty sleeves rolled up” and to the fishing. Before I started fishing, I would see photos of people fighting big fish wearing the “Patagonia” label, and I thought to myself, “That must be good fishing clothing”. So, after receiving the Nano-Puff for Christmas a couple years ago and trying it out on the river for myself, I just found myself glued. Sure, my waders are Simms G3‘s and my jacket is a Cloudveil model that they don’t make anymore, but ultimately, you have to mix it up a little and I find that whatever works, works. Patagonia works best for me, thus far, for under-layers, sweaters and jackets. Thanks to a fellow fly-fisher who offered a generous coupon that allowed me to get some new gear without breaking the bank, I was able to get a couple more awesome pieces of outerwear to try. The good thing is, if it doesn’t end up working out on the river, it most likely will suit me just fine on days spent off of it.

~Lisa

In front of the Yellow Cedar Lodge in Terrace, B.C.