Mending your fishing trip

A friend of mine reminded me of an obligation to upload to this blog. He was right. We discussed this obligation and ability to share the passion for fishing over a few beers, and we started discussing what it meant to us to fish, especially fly fish. 

To find the time, the spot, and truly enjoy discovering the hatch and conditions to have a meaningful and successful fishing experience. Then shit happens.

What happens, though,  if that 5 piece breaks, on the beach, or on the boat? What happens if you didn't have the means to pack 2 rods ( $$) or you were on your own, on the beaches of mexico, staring down

 some beautiful flats?

You make do, and make what you have work. When my new 5 pc. fly rod snapped between the 3 and 4 piece, I tried a hard carved insert hardwood plug, a polycarbonate splint made from a cut up tape cassette box, and the following overlap joint, wrapped with medical tape. Duct tape works even better, so pack some. 

This worked best.

I landed 6-7 palometas in the surf off the Mexico resort with a small white shrimp pattern, and totally salvaged the vacation get away mini-excursion while the family was sleeping. 

Never lose the capability to solve your own problems, and go fishing.