Thanks

While I was away, I got an email from the Bear's Den fly shop in Taunton, MA:
Wednesday's May 12th - ???
"COME FISH WITH US"
Starting May 12, our Wednesday night groups are heading out again! Meet us at the shop by 6pm. The group stays within 1hr drive of us to hit some great spots. It's not a guided trip, but is a great opportunity to learn new spots and meet like minded folks.
For questions, email us or just show up!

So, guess what...I was in Taunton MA on Wednesday, May 12th at 6pm.
I followed a convoy of anglers down to the Cape and spent the evening fishing with a group of the most hospitable strangers I have ever had the pleasure of fishing with.
I manage to hook a decent striper but it came unpinned about 15' from my rod tip.
But, this is to be less a fishing report and more of a "thanks".

After I peeled off my waders at midnight and accepted a beer from John or Jim or Dave (sorry guys names elude me and it was dark) we shot the bull and carried on with tall tales until I pulled out of the parking lot and headed to my hotel. Seldom have I felt as welcome. Thanks guys.

Plug: If you need fishing gear and your local flyshop doesn't have it, consider ordering online or over the phone from Scott and his crew at the Bear's Den . Knowledgeable, hardworking people running a shop stocked with a ton of fine gear.