Originally Posted by
Muley Hunter
It's a side of me that may not be understandable. I go to shoots at a club that limits me to pre 1840. A PRB, BP, primitive sights etc. I find it fun to hunt that way too. Clothing and all. I'm still hoping for a primitive hunting season in Colorado.
I also fly fish the same way. Bamboo rod, silk line, creel, and I tie my own flies with nothing but natural materials.
I was born 150 years too late, and to be honest. It rubs me the wrong way to even use an inline ML. Don't be surprised to see me go back to just hunting with the Hawken.
I think it is understandable. I seem to find myself going back to traditional shooting a good bit myself. I just ordered a new 50 caliber FL rifle from TVM. So yes I do understand what you are talking about.
I would like to see some pictures of your fly rod. I have an old model that my uncle left me. It is a Winchester brand split bamboo fly rod. I am not sure when it was made. But it is old. I consider that rod the "Holy Grail". But I do not think I would ever take it fishing. My uncle was the VP of Bear Archery, and the rod was used more than once by Fred Bear. I consider it a real family heirloom. Regardless of what it is worth. So yes I fully understand what you mean. And you have my respect for staying traditional!! Good Shooting. Tom.