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March 19, 2009
Cermele: My New Leather Fetish
Come on. Get your mind out of the gutter. I'm not talking about that kind of leather. I'm talking about the hand-made leather fly gear produced by Joe Goertzen of Missoula, Montana. I met Joe back in January at the Somerset Fly Fishing Show in NJ. It was his first year working the winter show circuit, and I found his booth by happenstance when his fly bag (above) caught my eye in a sea of Sage, Orvis, and Simms wares.
I've always been a fan of the little companies fighting the good fight amongst the knowns, because the stuff they make is usually built with love. Joe's gear is no exception. Top to bottom, his bags and lanyards (as well as climbing gear and hunting gear) is in no small way more art than anything as far as I'm concerned. To check out his full line, visit his website.
So I've got one of his lanyards, and I'm really digging the idea of it. The problem is, I'm OCD when it comes to carrying any kind of tackle. Whether I can strip down the necessities to make it work, I'm not sure, but I'm gonna try. I'll write my medicine allergies and home phone number on the back, so if you find me on the river curled up and shaking because I don't have the right size Adams, you'll be able to help me.
Have you narrowed your fly selection down enough to wade in with all you need around your neck?
JC
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Comments (10)
Very nice! It'll go great with a bamboo rod. I like to wear my lanyard around my neck where it hangs under my arm and not over my chest. That way on the rare occasion I land a fish it does not get in my way.
As for the lanyard being able to carry all your stuff. Lets see. Forceps and snips, one 4x3 inch box can carry 100 flies easy. One extra leader and one spool of tippit and some ginks if needed. So far everything can fit into your back pocket with ease.
Of course the list of unessential items is limitless but I find comfort in my experience that knowing if I do not have them I don't need them. Does that make sense?
Nothing says quality like thick bridle leather, brass rivets, and metal fasteners. Nice leather sheath for that Gerber, too. I like his stuff. Does it come pre-stressed so that it looks like it was handed down from my grandpa.
Funny, for what I actually use out on a stream everything I need can easily go around my neck and in a pocket or two, but I often go out fully loaded ... just in case.
how much does it $$$$
Seriously, if you salivate over a leather carry bag please keep all other too-much-information statements to yourself. Protect the community!
Kolbster, remember: if you have to ask...
S-Kfry, I salivate over craftsmanship. The material is irrelevant. There is something to be said for guys who still make beautiful hand-made rods, rifles, and lures in a time when the public at large is looking for the best value. There is something gutsy about that, and something I can appreciate. If that makes me weird, then I guess I am.
Oh shoot! I hesitated due to lack of funds (two kids in college) but I clicked on the website and found the fly bag very reasonably priced. Considering I spent more for a Couch purse for my wife this Christmas that is 1/2 the bag. The fly bag even comes with the two metal fly boxes. I can almost imagine myself wading the brook trout streams in WV with that slung over my shoulder now.
It is nice to see some old fashioned craftsmanship still available. The price of the bag is currently more than I can part with at this time, the lanyard is on the to buy list though, although with one of these at least you can pass it down to your children or grandchildren. What are the chances of doing that with most stuff on the market today? Best of luck to Montana Joe!
Buckhunter...it's never too early to start a Christmas list for yourself.
I liked Joe's handmade tent that weighed 2 lbs. and sleeps 3 to 4 people!
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S-Kfry, I salivate over craftsmanship. The material is irrelevant. There is something to be said for guys who still make beautiful hand-made rods, rifles, and lures in a time when the public at large is looking for the best value. There is something gutsy about that, and something I can appreciate. If that makes me weird, then I guess I am.
It is nice to see some old fashioned craftsmanship still available. The price of the bag is currently more than I can part with at this time, the lanyard is on the to buy list though, although with one of these at least you can pass it down to your children or grandchildren. What are the chances of doing that with most stuff on the market today? Best of luck to Montana Joe!
Very nice! It'll go great with a bamboo rod. I like to wear my lanyard around my neck where it hangs under my arm and not over my chest. That way on the rare occasion I land a fish it does not get in my way.
As for the lanyard being able to carry all your stuff. Lets see. Forceps and snips, one 4x3 inch box can carry 100 flies easy. One extra leader and one spool of tippit and some ginks if needed. So far everything can fit into your back pocket with ease.
Of course the list of unessential items is limitless but I find comfort in my experience that knowing if I do not have them I don't need them. Does that make sense?
Nothing says quality like thick bridle leather, brass rivets, and metal fasteners. Nice leather sheath for that Gerber, too. I like his stuff. Does it come pre-stressed so that it looks like it was handed down from my grandpa.
Funny, for what I actually use out on a stream everything I need can easily go around my neck and in a pocket or two, but I often go out fully loaded ... just in case.
how much does it $$$$
Seriously, if you salivate over a leather carry bag please keep all other too-much-information statements to yourself. Protect the community!
Kolbster, remember: if you have to ask...
Oh shoot! I hesitated due to lack of funds (two kids in college) but I clicked on the website and found the fly bag very reasonably priced. Considering I spent more for a Couch purse for my wife this Christmas that is 1/2 the bag. The fly bag even comes with the two metal fly boxes. I can almost imagine myself wading the brook trout streams in WV with that slung over my shoulder now.
Buckhunter...it's never too early to start a Christmas list for yourself.
I liked Joe's handmade tent that weighed 2 lbs. and sleeps 3 to 4 people!
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