Maybe more of a tacklemaking thing but funny nonetheless

 

 So, I have been getting in depth with my jig making, I am seeking to pour my own non leads, and so on. But, I have been tying on my bass jig rubber, and silicone skirts for years now.  I had found a good source for tying materials at a local fly tying shop, and figured some hair and feather jig versions may be useful. I found a fly pattern for a hellgramite, (NH's lakes region has them),...that calls for some black raffia material, and as my girlfriend was going to a Micheals craft store I decided to tag along, since we dont have any black raffia....

  As we pulled into the parking lot the discussion turned towards the tying of my jig skirts as my girlfriend has seen me tie some, but wondered what the raffia was for. Now this store, has a smaller vestibule, and sound echos in it, not that I dont have a loud voice,...cuz I do,..But I digress.

 We discussed the raffia some, and as I opened the first door for her, she said,.."So, ,...whats up with your skirts?", she opens the second door and I say,.."I dont like when they slip down, Id rather they stayed up where they belong, so I tie them up tight",.... the store went silent, and all the customers and employee's (all women) at the stores front, turned and looked straight at me.,...I think I turned all shades of red, and the girlfriend? is still laughing...lol,,.........

 

 

2 minutes ago, "hamma" said:

Maybe more of a tacklemaking thing but funny nonetheless

 

 So, I have been getting in depth with my jig making, I am seeking to pour my own non leads, and so on. But, I have been tying on my bass jig rubber, and silicone skirts for years now.  I had found a good source for tying materials at a local fly tying shop, and figured some hair and feather jig versions may be useful. I found a fly pattern for a hellgramite, (NH's lakes region has them),...that calls for some black raffia material, and as my girlfriend was going to a Micheals craft store I decided to tag along, since we dont have any black raffia....

  As we pulled into the parking lot the discussion turned towards the tying of my jig skirts as my girlfriend has seen me tie some, but wondered what the raffia was for. Now this store, has a smaller vestibule, and sound echos in it, not that I dont have a loud voice,...cuz I do,..But I digress.

 We discussed the raffia some, and as I opened the first door for her, she said,.."So, ,...whats up with your skirts?", she opens the second door and I say,.."I dont like when they slip down, Id rather they stayed up where they belong, so I tie them up tight",.... the store went silent, and all the customers and employee's (all women) at the stores front, turned and looked straight at me.,...I think I turned all shades of red, and the girlfriend? is still laughing...lol,,.........

 

 

that's funny!!

That's a good one !!!! 

You might have tried explaining that you like your skirts a little shorter than usual because you get better hookups. 

That reminds me of a story on my wife --- which I will deny sharing if she asks...

She was in a restaurant, and walked in on the end of a conversation about Dick's Sporting Goods.  She pipes up, a little louder than intended, stating... and I quote, "I love Dick's!"  Obviously referring to the store...  The entire restaurant went dead quiet.  She followed up, "Sporting Goods!  Dick's Sporting Goods! Oh my gawd!" and shriveled.  She now always uses the full name, lol.

ROFL some good stories. 

Yeah, I've been there. I peruse the hobby, craft, yarn, and fabric stores. And the beauty shops too... looking for nail polishes for fly-tying and crankbait accents -in case anyone is wondering.

 

I now live in a town with a long-time fishing history -mostly trout and FF- so I can relax. The store staff tends to look at me and say, "Fisherman, huh?"

 

But I haven't discussed my skirts slipping down, yet. Then again, this is a liberal town so nothing would surprise anyone here.

It's okay.  I'm constantly having to cinch up my skirts too.

Great one.

 

We have specific jargon to bass fishing that we take for granted but get others' attention and dismay at times.

 

Like the time I told my wife that I like nice fat and long worms while in the grocery store. One lady turned and looked at me with a quizzical look.

 

One can get into lots of trouble using bass jargon. And I think we had a thread on this subject a while ago asking the guys what they could say that makes perfect sense in bass fishing but will be out of place outside of bass fishing. If you give it some thought it is very funny.

11 hours ago, Sam said:

Great one.

 

We have specific jargon to bass fishing that we take for granted but get others' attention and dismay at times.

 

Like the time I told my wife that I like nice fat and long worms while in the grocery store. One lady turned and looked at me with a quizzical look.

 

One can get into lots of trouble using bass jargon. And I think we had a thread on this subject a while ago asking the guys what they could say that makes perfect sense in bass fishing but will be out of place outside of bass fishing. If you give it some thought it is very funny.

 Right!, like,...try explaining a 54 tear old guy discussing "skipping" with enthusiasm,.... Flipping rod? even takes on a new meaning. Dont even get me started with my swimbait.

  Talking bass fishing at a local doughnut shop between my house and JE1946's home, we sat for a few hours talking about maps, lures, and presentations, just a week or so ago. There were 2 younger women at a nearby table that I could see readily, and as John and I talked I could tell they could hear us, by the snickers, glances, and outright laughs when we talked.

 

 

Perception is an amazing aspect of society, with political correctness, generation diversity, and assumption? anything goes, and could actually get one in trouble, mortified, and labeled,...It is pretty stinkin funny at times tho

Seeing that we're telling wife stories, I have one.

 

We were at a busy local breakfast joint, talking with some friends on the porch as we waited for a table.

 

Our name was called.  My wife stood up and started walking in when a pair of panties dropped out of the leg of her slacks.  Apparently they got there in the wash, and my wife did not notice them when she got dressed.

WHOOPS!

OK, one more.

 

Wife and I are in Talbot's at the Stony Point Fashion Park in Richmond with about 20 people in the store.

 

She turns around to face me and asks me what I think of the dress she is holding up.

 

And I replied, "you'll never get your fat ass into that dress."

 

You should have seen the looks on the other people's faces.

 

My wife just snickered back and went to try on the dress.

 

I just could not help myself.

On 1/18/2017 at 4:08 PM, Bassun said:

That reminds me of a story on my wife --- which I will deny sharing if she asks...

She was in a restaurant, and walked in on the end of a conversation about Dick's Sporting Goods.  She pipes up, a little louder than intended, stating... and I quote, "I love Dick's!"  Obviously referring to the store...  The entire restaurant went dead quiet.  She followed up, "Sporting Goods!  Dick's Sporting Goods! Oh my gawd!" and shriveled.  She now always uses the full name, lol.

 

My wife used to be a clothing department manager at Dicks sporting goods.   Many a joke was made about her "working for Dicks".

On 1/18/2017 at 4:08 PM, Bassun said:

That reminds me of a story on my wife --- which I will deny sharing if she asks...

She was in a restaurant, and walked in on the end of a conversation about Dick's Sporting Goods.  She pipes up, a little louder than intended, stating... and I quote, "I love Dick's!"  Obviously referring to the store...  The entire restaurant went dead quiet.  She followed up, "Sporting Goods!  Dick's Sporting Goods! Oh my gawd!" and shriveled.  She now always uses the full name, lol.

My wife once said "I like the smell of dicks" and Everyone went silent. She too now uses it's full name in every situation.