Stopped by one of my local fly shops - Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters - just to look around and kill some time. Sure enough I walked out with a few items...hooks, forceps (mine were bent out of shape), and a zinger for my Abel nippers.
I also, was surprised to see that they carried a few items from Badaxe Design. Jonathan is a real cool dude, who has some serious artistic talent. I ended up picking up the same hat I bought from him a year ago. It will serve as my back up, in case something happens to my favorite fishing hat.
I've had the first one for over a year now, and it has seen a lot of water. This hat's been through everything, and it's gotten quite a bit of character along the way.
How can you not like the patriot trout design!?!
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| I don't think I have to tell you which one is which. |
Here are some of the outings it has helped me look good.
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| Small creeks of Illinois |
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| Current River in Missouri |
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| Driftless Area trout streams in Wisconsin |
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| Various lakes of Illinois |
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| Flambeau River in Wisconsin |
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| Gulf of Mexico in Fort Meyers, Florida |
Looking forward to bringing it along on many more fishing adventures.
Nice hat they make Justin. As a native Chicago guy now living in Colorado, I have to tell you there's only so much a hat can do as cool as it is. :)
ReplyDeleteA hat can do all sorts of things, Howard. They can definitely make you look cooler. They can even give out messages that you don't want to say like - Cougar Hunting - This cap stops at all bars - Made in 'Merica - Beer Me...and so fourth. :)
DeleteA man's hat is like an ol' girlfriend. "Sure wish you had another just like her for when you wear this one out".
ReplyDeleteHahaha I like that one, Mel!
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