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The tradition of the Lilydeer continues…

December 25, 2019 By Tom Sadler Leave a Comment

In 2014 my very clever wife made this very special Christmas gift.

the tiny Lilydeer

the tiny Lilydeer

The two small horns are Lily’s puppy teeth.

It graces our home as a reminder of the magic that is Christmas.

The simple things really are the best!

Here’s hoping this finds you safe, happy and in the company of those you love.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Filed Under: Antics, Lily, Reflections, Simple Pleasures

The tradition of the Lilydeer continues – 2018

December 25, 2018 By Tom Sadler Leave a Comment

In 2014 my very clever wife made this very special Christmas gift.

the tiny Lilydeer

the tiny Lilydeer

The two small horns are Lily’s puppy teeth.

It graces our home as a reminder of the magic that is Christmas.

The simple things really are the best!

Here’s hoping this finds you safe, happy and in the company of those you love.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Filed Under: Antics, Lily, Reflections, Simple Pleasures

Smiles

December 29, 2015 By Tom Sadler Leave a Comment

One of the perks of being a Patagonia Ambassador are the smiles of my grandson.

THR collage Patagonia

Filed Under: Antics, Caught my eye, Reflections, Simple Pleasures Tagged With: Ambassador, Patagonia

The tradition of the Lilydeer continues

December 25, 2015 By Tom Sadler Leave a Comment

A few years ago my very clever wife made this very special Christmas gift.

the tiny Lilydeer

the tiny Lilydeer

The two small horns are Lily’s puppy teeth.

It graces our home as a reminder of the magic that is Christmas.

The simple things really are the best!

Here’s hoping this finds you safe, happy and in the company of those you love.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Filed Under: Antics, Lily, Reflections, Simple Pleasures

Lilydeer Christmas Magic

December 25, 2014 By Tom Sadler 2 Comments

a tiny Lilydeer

a tiny Lilydeer

My very clever wife made this very special Christmas gift two years ago. The two small horns are Lily’s puppy teeth.

It graces our home as a reminder of the magic that is Christmas.

The simple things really are the best!

Here’s hoping this finds you safe, happy and in the company of those you love.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Filed Under: Lily, Reflections, Simple Pleasures Tagged With: Christmas, lilydeer, magic

The Reel Case for Tenkara

August 2, 2014 By Tom Sadler Leave a Comment

Earlier this month I traveled to the International Fly Tackle Dealer show (IFTD), the fly fishing industry’s trade show in Orlando, Florida. There is a virtual smorgasbord of fly fishing gear at the show and much has been and will be written about that.

However, one item caught my attention and appealed to my tenkara loving ways.

Dan Rice at Bozeman Reel Company got my attention when he showed me what they had done to the reel case they include with every reel they sell.

First Dan showed me how they had put a series of small holes in the bottom and a some stretch fabric in the top flap to aid in air circulation. They added a space on the label so you can mark the line weight.

Bozeman Reel Case closed Bozeman Reel Case open

Then Dan pointed out two pieces of velco inside the top flap and a band of elastic fabric inside the main section of the case. He pulled the top flap under his belt, securing it with the velco and the reel case now had a higher purpose; a beer holder!

Genius!

Of course, I immediately saw this as essential tenkara gear. You may not need a reel but a Bozeman Reel case is a whole other matter…

Filed Under: Bar and Grill, Business, Featured, Fishing, Simple Pleasures, Tenkara Tagged With: Bozeman Reel Company, Tenkara

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