


September 22, 2010
Caption Contest: Write The Best, Win an Orvis Hat
By Tim Romano
A couple of weeks ago the Fly Fishing industry had its annual trade show. As the show came to a close I walked by to say good by to some friends at the Orvis booth and noticed this massive pile of fly reels they were packing up and just had to snap a photo.
You know the drill. Write the funniest caption to this photo and win a camo vintage style mesh trucker hat from Orvis. We'll announce a winner next week - TR
Comments (150)
Having a reely good time with the Orvis folks.
"I'll see your 3 Battenkills, and raise you a Mirage."
Guess how many and win em all
"Hey i thought you were supposed to bring the poles!", "No, He was!" , "Me!? , no HE was!" followed by an Unanimous sigh..
The intervention reached a sudden unexpected climax when Al was finally forced to choose between has family the pile of reels.
Jenga doesn't work so well with fly reels.
(LET ME MAKE A COUPLE OF SPELLING CORRECTIONS)
The intervention reached a sudden unexpected climax when Al was finally forced to choose between his family and the pile of reels.
No, no, no!! The flyer said for everyone to bring their own MEALS!
Right as his decision to just stop there and keep the "winnings" was announced, the "friendly" poker game turned ugly!
And for the main course is your choice of Sage, Scott or Fenwick fly rods.
O.K. boys. Here's the total take from the Orvis job. Everybody clear on the split? I don't care where you fish, but for God's sake lay low for a while until the heat is off.
So THIS is where our wives have been hiding them...
The outdoorsman's take on a 1970's Swingers Party.
Now that Frankenfish has escaped, we need to create a reel that can withstand its vast power... Behold, FrankenREEL!
"Now lets get to the reel talk boys...."
Well, at least you didn't forget the reels...
Rule number 1: Always be prepared.
If the hats missing....then i'm out fishing.
We talked it over and decided that yes, in fact, all of the reels tasted pretty much the same.
Fly Fisherman are born honest, but they get over it.
Tom, I don't have the slightest idea how you're gonna get these home without the wife findin' out.
OK, I'll see your three Battenkill Large Arbors and raise you a Zero Gravity Helios 905 4 piece tip flex.
collecting fishing stuff does not qualify you for the show hoarders you really can never have to much.
With a Jack on the river...Steve yells out, "ALL IN!" Little does he know that his Grandfathers reel just became part of John's collection with a Jack high straight...
....and on the 3rd day god said 'LET THERE BE REELS'
Uhhh! So now what?
TM,You beat everyone to it! +1
Best fish story wins them all
im all in, boys
If you think that's impressive wait till you see my flybox collection
Okay, now that we got them all spooled up let's put them on the rods. You have the rods, right Jim?... Jim?
Flying in the face of logic, high-end fly reels would ultimately prove to be an impractical form of currency.
100 new reels- 20,050.12
100 lines for said 100 reels- 6,501.20
Telling your wife you only payed 100 bucks- Priceless.
The REEL lottery, only REEL prizes for the winner
give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to flyfish, and he can take a mortgage out on his reels
actually i like it better this way...give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to flyfish, and he'll take out a 2nd mortgage to pay for his flyreels
"i used the $10k you lent me to buy these... i don't want to swim with the fishes"
"this week on hoarders"
The ones that let the ones get away.
Now Honey, I know you said I could only spend $500 on a new reel, but they were all on sale and I couldn't pick just one
Who really needs a 401k anyway?
This is what I brought home from the convention, and she looked at me and said "Get out!"
Life after Tenkara!!
With the economy being what it is, the guys had figured out how to reach Wyoming without gas money. It involved 73 reels, 254 miles of line and one hell of a backcast.
Once again Bob concludes his "Reels Anonymous" meeting on a low note.
What happens at Cabela’s when you give a kleptomaniac a fly vest with 26 pockets and false bottom waders.
"It's like a key party, only BETTER!."
Test how many reels? In how many days?
On the fly with the folks at Orvis!
Just needs milk..
Is this the short fish film festival?
Now remove anything else from your pockets, take off your shoes and belt and step through the metal detector.
By God, we'll just pull 'em out right here and see who's got the largest arbor!
The last Fly Fishers Anonymous meeting was the worst yet. They made us turn in our reels!
Fly Fishing Support Group
Day 1- Give up you reels
Day 2- Give up reels
Congrats!! you graduated for celbration we are going fishing
Just kidding:)
(crying)
"REEL FUNNY, SO WHO'S GOT THE TAB THIS TIME"
Last halloweens haul after I trick-or-treated at orvis...
so who is the guy that puts the lines on?
Now we know where all that stimulus money went....
Reel somebody clear the table please?!
"OK lets go around the room. We'll start with you Joe."
"Hi, I'm Joe and I'm addicted to fly fishing."
Just in time for Halloween, Orvis brings you bobbing for reels. we at Orvis are not responsible for chipped teeth.
Now that the bets are in, lets see who caught the biggest Brown.
Well, I walked in the door with 'em and my wife said, "You bought WHAT?!"
Rehab for Flyfishermen.
It started with a few dry flies,,,then I moved on to a dozen or so wet flies ,,,Then it turned to a rod here a nd there,,,But the reels it was the reels Icouldnt get enough of...Sirs thats why Im here at trout~aholics.I need to fish!!!
"No, really baby, I NEED all of these reels! You know how you have different pairs of shoes and handbags for different outfits and occasions?? Well, that one's for brookies, and that one's for browns... that one's for rainbows, and that one's for bass... You know those 75 flyrods I have in the garage? Well..."
This is what our country has come to. It started with confiscation of handguns........now this.
keepin' it reel, Orvis style
The legendary Tom Rosenbauer ...(dramatic pause)... he eats bar stock aluminum and shits fly reels!!!
See? I told you, you can never have too much fishing gear.
Does anyone remember which one is mine?
Although the research results have not been officially released.......it appears that there is a correlation with compulsive addictions to flyfishing and middle aged men.
proof that more and more kids are having to fund there own college educations.
Hors d'oeuvres were served at 7:00 with the specialty of the House, Madison Brown and Bow combo at 8:00. The Beer was free.
Ok we've got the ransom, we can release the hostages now.
$#*! my wife found my reels, When she comes over here you guys say I was watching them for you!
Honest Honey, I'm starting a reel repair business.
With the economy and stock market like it is...i'm putting all my money in fly reels.
Good evening everyone, Welcome to the first meeting of Reel Addiction Anonymous(RAA).
"I thought you were suppose to buy the rods."
This is what reel-ly goes on in a Gentleman's Club.
The Outdoorsman's Collection Plate.
Why do our wifes keep throwing away our rods?
TSA agent: "Sir, are you sure you're pockets are empty?"
See Jim, I told you they wouldn't dance without the pole.
i knew it was gonna be bad when i found out that obama was addressing the U.N.
"hor d'oeuvres tonight will be fly reel tar-tar."
"hor d'oeuvres tonight will be fly reel tar-tar."
"hor d'oeuvres tonight will be fly reel tar-tar."
"HONEY, Where's my suitcase, I am all packed"
"Wow George, that's some retirement portfolio you got"
Under the wifes glare the husband leaned over and said, "I thought he said this was a 'real' party. I wouldn't have brought us if I knew he said 'reel' party." The wife responded with a quick, "It's fine."
The presentation was beautiful, but the calamari was a bit overcooked.
eeny meeny miney moe...
The reels on the table go round and round, round and round, round and round.
It's reely hard to come up with something funny about this picture.
Joe was excite by the possibilities of the "reel swapping party" until he realized that they were not swapping fly rods.
As I looked down on my body from above the operating room, I knew I was doomed, because the Dr.s were obviously thinking about tomorrow's trout opener instead of my surgery.
In Jamaica mon, we don't need no rod...just add water, catch plenty fish...
the light at the end of the tunnel
"one more time, who was supposed to bring the poles?"
Behold, Mt. Fly Reel!
That's all that's left of a year's production? Great effort TEAM!!
Remember when Fred set up the booth, boss, and asked you where to put the boxes? Well, ol' Fred didn't see the humor in your answer.
Who the heck was supposed to bring the poker chips?
In tonight's edition of Reelity Television, we're playing a special game of "What's My Line!"
Now here's you first tippet...
Trout Unlimited banquet: Hors d'oeuvres anyone?
F*** one side fits all!!!
***Size rather***
"Guys, even though, we still had alot of fun this weekend at the first annual gold panners reunion on the banks of the Bighorn River."
Oh yeah.....it could be worse, alot worse. Those could be chihuahuas.
"I wished I wasn't holding the only rod tube right now. Think of a happy place, think of a happy place."
i raise ya 6 reels
Colorado Drag Queen Meeting.
We "reelly" be reelin' 'em in!
"Well... Who wants first pick?!?"
"Alright, whoevers wife'll be the maddest when she see's all these takes em home first, then Joe the second week, then Charlie third. Any questions?"
"Yep, that same old card trick in college made me alot of money. Man, I can't believe they ALL fell for it. Suckers!"
I'm sure cavemen did this same type of ritual when they first saw fire-the second most important invention made by man.
Have you ever seen Mount Orvis!
Boys is this Heaven? Nope... but with matching rods it would be.
Oh, I was supposed to prepare the trout?
Mama always said you could catch more fly reels with honey than you can with vinegar!
I decided to try fly fishing and the salesman said i needed all these to go with the pile of rods i needed. Say, do you know anyone that can teach me how to cast?
This is the "BEST ORVIS" puzzle I have ever done. Only 2 weeks to complete.
And you thought the Rubic Cube was hard to figure out. This is one heck of a bird nest!
eatin' four square reels a day
Choices - Orvis Reels in the Good Times!
My wife said if I was going fishing; when I get home I have to show her a reel good time! Orvis has the right medicine for her!
All in on a royal flush, fun nights at the lodge.
You'd need 357 ordinary reels to get the same stopping power found in just one Orvis Mirage.
Thats the story of my life...
Thats the story of my life...
So this is how i will be paid? YES!
FINALLY! A reel buffet that can serve up some good seafood.
The Orvis chef is BIG on presentation.
I'll just have to test them All to see which one is the REEL DEAL.
I showed up to the drag meeting wearing high heels. How embarrassing.
SHuffle up and REEL!
Hey, I REELY think this idea of mine is gonna FLY...lets tie one on and find out!
Is there any real reason these stupid people keep putting stuff for clothes on here. No one reads them and all it does is just clutter our web site. Can we find out whome is doing this!
Never play poker with a fly fisherman
Bobbin for fly reels. A new game brought to you by your friends at Orvis.
Ok Jim I got all of the Orvis fly reels together that we have. Connect them to the front of your truck. Being that they are from Orvis and that the lines are in great condition...we should be able to pull your truck out of the mud.
well every one I'm going fly fishing in the smoky mountains! let me know who wins the Contest! tight lines.
um... as you know i am going fly fishing, can i get a reel with that hat? it seems that you probably can spare one.
i think one of those will go nicely on my Bamboo Rod.
O if i were a rich man!...
Im all in.
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O.K. boys. Here's the total take from the Orvis job. Everybody clear on the split? I don't care where you fish, but for God's sake lay low for a while until the heat is off.
"I'll see your 3 Battenkills, and raise you a Mirage."
The intervention reached a sudden unexpected climax when Al was finally forced to choose between has family the pile of reels.
We talked it over and decided that yes, in fact, all of the reels tasted pretty much the same.
Now remove anything else from your pockets, take off your shoes and belt and step through the metal detector.
Rehab for Flyfishermen.
"Hey i thought you were supposed to bring the poles!", "No, He was!" , "Me!? , no HE was!" followed by an Unanimous sigh..
Jenga doesn't work so well with fly reels.
No, no, no!! The flyer said for everyone to bring their own MEALS!
So THIS is where our wives have been hiding them...
Fly Fisherman are born honest, but they get over it.
With a Jack on the river...Steve yells out, "ALL IN!" Little does he know that his Grandfathers reel just became part of John's collection with a Jack high straight...
....and on the 3rd day god said 'LET THERE BE REELS'
100 new reels- 20,050.12
100 lines for said 100 reels- 6,501.20
Telling your wife you only payed 100 bucks- Priceless.
"this week on hoarders"
Who really needs a 401k anyway?
Life after Tenkara!!
With the economy being what it is, the guys had figured out how to reach Wyoming without gas money. It involved 73 reels, 254 miles of line and one hell of a backcast.
Once again Bob concludes his "Reels Anonymous" meeting on a low note.
Test how many reels? In how many days?
By God, we'll just pull 'em out right here and see who's got the largest arbor!
so who is the guy that puts the lines on?
Now we know where all that stimulus money went....
Hors d'oeuvres were served at 7:00 with the specialty of the House, Madison Brown and Bow combo at 8:00. The Beer was free.
This is what reel-ly goes on in a Gentleman's Club.
You'd need 357 ordinary reels to get the same stopping power found in just one Orvis Mirage.
Having a reely good time with the Orvis folks.
Guess how many and win em all
(LET ME MAKE A COUPLE OF SPELLING CORRECTIONS)
The intervention reached a sudden unexpected climax when Al was finally forced to choose between his family and the pile of reels.
Right as his decision to just stop there and keep the "winnings" was announced, the "friendly" poker game turned ugly!
And for the main course is your choice of Sage, Scott or Fenwick fly rods.
The outdoorsman's take on a 1970's Swingers Party.
Now that Frankenfish has escaped, we need to create a reel that can withstand its vast power... Behold, FrankenREEL!
"Now lets get to the reel talk boys...."
Well, at least you didn't forget the reels...
Rule number 1: Always be prepared.
If the hats missing....then i'm out fishing.
Tom, I don't have the slightest idea how you're gonna get these home without the wife findin' out.
OK, I'll see your three Battenkill Large Arbors and raise you a Zero Gravity Helios 905 4 piece tip flex.
collecting fishing stuff does not qualify you for the show hoarders you really can never have to much.
Uhhh! So now what?
TM,You beat everyone to it! +1
Best fish story wins them all
im all in, boys
If you think that's impressive wait till you see my flybox collection
Okay, now that we got them all spooled up let's put them on the rods. You have the rods, right Jim?... Jim?
Flying in the face of logic, high-end fly reels would ultimately prove to be an impractical form of currency.
The REEL lottery, only REEL prizes for the winner
give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to flyfish, and he can take a mortgage out on his reels
actually i like it better this way...give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to flyfish, and he'll take out a 2nd mortgage to pay for his flyreels
"i used the $10k you lent me to buy these... i don't want to swim with the fishes"
What happens at Cabela’s when you give a kleptomaniac a fly vest with 26 pockets and false bottom waders.
"It's like a key party, only BETTER!."
On the fly with the folks at Orvis!
Just needs milk..
Is this the short fish film festival?
The last Fly Fishers Anonymous meeting was the worst yet. They made us turn in our reels!
Fly Fishing Support Group
Day 1- Give up you reels
Day 2- Give up reels
Congrats!! you graduated for celbration we are going fishing
Just kidding:)
(crying)
"REEL FUNNY, SO WHO'S GOT THE TAB THIS TIME"
Last halloweens haul after I trick-or-treated at orvis...
Reel somebody clear the table please?!
Just in time for Halloween, Orvis brings you bobbing for reels. we at Orvis are not responsible for chipped teeth.
Now that the bets are in, lets see who caught the biggest Brown.
Well, I walked in the door with 'em and my wife said, "You bought WHAT?!"
It started with a few dry flies,,,then I moved on to a dozen or so wet flies ,,,Then it turned to a rod here a nd there,,,But the reels it was the reels Icouldnt get enough of...Sirs thats why Im here at trout~aholics.I need to fish!!!
"No, really baby, I NEED all of these reels! You know how you have different pairs of shoes and handbags for different outfits and occasions?? Well, that one's for brookies, and that one's for browns... that one's for rainbows, and that one's for bass... You know those 75 flyrods I have in the garage? Well..."
This is what our country has come to. It started with confiscation of handguns........now this.
keepin' it reel, Orvis style
The legendary Tom Rosenbauer ...(dramatic pause)... he eats bar stock aluminum and shits fly reels!!!
See? I told you, you can never have too much fishing gear.
Does anyone remember which one is mine?
Although the research results have not been officially released.......it appears that there is a correlation with compulsive addictions to flyfishing and middle aged men.
proof that more and more kids are having to fund there own college educations.
Ok we've got the ransom, we can release the hostages now.
$#*! my wife found my reels, When she comes over here you guys say I was watching them for you!
Honest Honey, I'm starting a reel repair business.
With the economy and stock market like it is...i'm putting all my money in fly reels.
"I thought you were suppose to buy the rods."
The Outdoorsman's Collection Plate.
Why do our wifes keep throwing away our rods?
TSA agent: "Sir, are you sure you're pockets are empty?"
See Jim, I told you they wouldn't dance without the pole.
"HONEY, Where's my suitcase, I am all packed"
"Wow George, that's some retirement portfolio you got"
eeny meeny miney moe...
"I wished I wasn't holding the only rod tube right now. Think of a happy place, think of a happy place."
"Alright, whoevers wife'll be the maddest when she see's all these takes em home first, then Joe the second week, then Charlie third. Any questions?"
And you thought the Rubic Cube was hard to figure out. This is one heck of a bird nest!
SHuffle up and REEL!
Ok Jim I got all of the Orvis fly reels together that we have. Connect them to the front of your truck. Being that they are from Orvis and that the lines are in great condition...we should be able to pull your truck out of the mud.
well every one I'm going fly fishing in the smoky mountains! let me know who wins the Contest! tight lines.
um... as you know i am going fly fishing, can i get a reel with that hat? it seems that you probably can spare one.
i think one of those will go nicely on my Bamboo Rod.
O if i were a rich man!...
The ones that let the ones get away.
Now Honey, I know you said I could only spend $500 on a new reel, but they were all on sale and I couldn't pick just one
This is what I brought home from the convention, and she looked at me and said "Get out!"
"OK lets go around the room. We'll start with you Joe."
"Hi, I'm Joe and I'm addicted to fly fishing."
Good evening everyone, Welcome to the first meeting of Reel Addiction Anonymous(RAA).
"hor d'oeuvres tonight will be fly reel tar-tar."
"hor d'oeuvres tonight will be fly reel tar-tar."
"hor d'oeuvres tonight will be fly reel tar-tar."
Under the wifes glare the husband leaned over and said, "I thought he said this was a 'real' party. I wouldn't have brought us if I knew he said 'reel' party." The wife responded with a quick, "It's fine."
The presentation was beautiful, but the calamari was a bit overcooked.
The reels on the table go round and round, round and round, round and round.
It's reely hard to come up with something funny about this picture.
Joe was excite by the possibilities of the "reel swapping party" until he realized that they were not swapping fly rods.
As I looked down on my body from above the operating room, I knew I was doomed, because the Dr.s were obviously thinking about tomorrow's trout opener instead of my surgery.
In Jamaica mon, we don't need no rod...just add water, catch plenty fish...
the light at the end of the tunnel
"one more time, who was supposed to bring the poles?"
Behold, Mt. Fly Reel!
That's all that's left of a year's production? Great effort TEAM!!
Remember when Fred set up the booth, boss, and asked you where to put the boxes? Well, ol' Fred didn't see the humor in your answer.
Who the heck was supposed to bring the poker chips?
In tonight's edition of Reelity Television, we're playing a special game of "What's My Line!"
Now here's you first tippet...
Trout Unlimited banquet: Hors d'oeuvres anyone?
F*** one side fits all!!!
***Size rather***
"Guys, even though, we still had alot of fun this weekend at the first annual gold panners reunion on the banks of the Bighorn River."
Oh yeah.....it could be worse, alot worse. Those could be chihuahuas.
i raise ya 6 reels
Colorado Drag Queen Meeting.
We "reelly" be reelin' 'em in!
"Well... Who wants first pick?!?"
"Yep, that same old card trick in college made me alot of money. Man, I can't believe they ALL fell for it. Suckers!"
I'm sure cavemen did this same type of ritual when they first saw fire-the second most important invention made by man.
Have you ever seen Mount Orvis!
Boys is this Heaven? Nope... but with matching rods it would be.
Oh, I was supposed to prepare the trout?
Mama always said you could catch more fly reels with honey than you can with vinegar!
I decided to try fly fishing and the salesman said i needed all these to go with the pile of rods i needed. Say, do you know anyone that can teach me how to cast?
This is the "BEST ORVIS" puzzle I have ever done. Only 2 weeks to complete.
eatin' four square reels a day
Choices - Orvis Reels in the Good Times!
My wife said if I was going fishing; when I get home I have to show her a reel good time! Orvis has the right medicine for her!
All in on a royal flush, fun nights at the lodge.
Thats the story of my life...
Thats the story of my life...
So this is how i will be paid? YES!
FINALLY! A reel buffet that can serve up some good seafood.
The Orvis chef is BIG on presentation.
I'll just have to test them All to see which one is the REEL DEAL.
I showed up to the drag meeting wearing high heels. How embarrassing.
Hey, I REELY think this idea of mine is gonna FLY...lets tie one on and find out!
Is there any real reason these stupid people keep putting stuff for clothes on here. No one reads them and all it does is just clutter our web site. Can we find out whome is doing this!
Never play poker with a fly fisherman
Bobbin for fly reels. A new game brought to you by your friends at Orvis.
Im all in.
i knew it was gonna be bad when i found out that obama was addressing the U.N.
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