I lost my fishing hat. I’ve no idea where, but it’s gone. And it’s not coming back.
Okay. So, it was on its last legs. So, it was decades old. So, it’s been fraying and worn and even threadbare in a couple places for years. But it was a constant companion from shoreline to mountain stream to steelhead alley and back. It fit just right. It worked in the summer and it worked in the winter. And now I don’t have it. Which makes me very sad.
Sure, I was going to replace it soon. But I would have liked to have archived it. L.L.Bean no longer makes that hat, so I can’t even replace it with something similar. It was lightweight and supremely comfortable. It was a wonderful understated earth tone color combination. I’ve got a ton of other hats, but none of them are MY hat, and I’m very particular about what I put on my head. What shall I do?
An exhaustive search lead me here. It’s an Orvis Battenkill cap, and it has a lot going for it. It’s a good earthy color. It’s simple. It’s not an obnoxious branding billboard. And what’s that fly?!? A bead head soft-hackled Pheasant Tail? I love that fly. I tie that fly. I fish that fly.
Hello, new friend. Let’s go on an adventure.
Official custom Currentseams hats, anyone? Because I’ve been thinking about it for a while now…
currentseams.com 
Condolences on losing your favorite hat. Now that you have purchased a new hat don’t be surprised if the old hat turns up!
Ha! Wouldn’t that be a wonder? What bugs me most is that I have no idea where I lost it.
I know the pain of losing a faithful fishing companion. Hopefully the new lid will have it’s own mojo!
Yes! I’m counting on it. 🙂
You could have, at least, gotten the waxed canvas hat for some waterproofing! 😎
I wasn’t stoked about the design, and it seemed like it might tend toward being heavy.
Also consider Fils
What is Fils? TIA.
Sorry about that. Filson, since 1897.
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Did you question the boss? That’s usually how my well worn clothes disappear
That never happens Carl!😉
Now, now. In the wonderful division of labor that is our marriage, my wife and I are very much co-CEOs. 🙂
Love my hats! A currentseams hat would be an excellent addition to the collection!
Good to know. At least I’ll have one sale. 🙂