tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519730979520649673.post1890643215481204714..comments2022-11-03T09:40:26.139-04:00Comments on Wandering Fisherman: Map & Compass Class in the BerkshiresEdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15477992287185406912noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519730979520649673.post-40949155814269327462011-10-11T08:36:03.508-04:002011-10-11T08:36:03.508-04:00PBM.....there is a scene from Deliverance and Bert...PBM.....there is a scene from Deliverance and Bert Reynolds says........"machines are going to fail". That is my take about GPS, calculators, etc. One of my math professors drilled it into our heads that you have to know how to do math without a "machine" because it could break when you need it. GPS is just a natural extension of that thinking and that is one of the reasons I took the class.<br /><br />As for western MA, I agree it is terrific. It seems more people from out of state know more about it, then people from Greater Boston.<br /><br />Our governor has a mansion out there and maybe that is why he doesn't promote the area as much!Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15477992287185406912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519730979520649673.post-51700267225581463662011-10-10T20:28:23.000-04:002011-10-10T20:28:23.000-04:00There's something about using a map and compas...There's something about using a map and compass..GPS's are great but they just don't feel up close and personal..and western mass is terrific..penbaymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14539195518644206210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519730979520649673.post-32891276929953923652011-10-09T15:18:56.536-04:002011-10-09T15:18:56.536-04:00Thanks Alan....I wish I took this class all those ...Thanks Alan....I wish I took this class all those years ago when I first found out about it. I am thinking that I might take the black powder class or bow hunting next. As for the streams, they are calling me. As for Arlo, Alice's Restaurant was a very good song but I love City of New Orleans. It is such a great song. <br /><br />Savage....I hate to say this but Bostonians think anything outside out Route 128 is another state. When I moved 15 miles north of the city my family thought I moved to another state. I can't wait to get back out there. I am going to hike Mount Greylock or do some fly-fishing. As for the class, there was a mix of people: a family with teen-age daughters, a couple of women, a married couple, one guy by himself, two buddies and my son and me. If you are in the woods for any reason, then it is a worthwhile course. The instructors all had 25+ years and were First Responder Rescue members so they were very knowledgeable and helpful. The field work cemented the class work. My son and I both thought just class work wouldn't have been as good. <br /><br />Hey Howard....that would have been funny. There really is only one main road so it is hard to screw it up. I have heard others say that the Housatonic is a good trout river. The Swift River and Connecticut River also are very good rivers to fly-fish out there. I hope to get back out there soon. Thanks for the congratulations on the class. It really was well worth the trip. It was nice to spend the day with my oldest son since I don't get that many days like that anymore.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15477992287185406912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519730979520649673.post-23747066667199054472011-10-09T12:03:24.328-04:002011-10-09T12:03:24.328-04:00After you got out of class (congrats!)I thought yo...After you got out of class (congrats!)I thought you were going to say you got lost going home! Glad you did a little sightseeing. The Housatonic sure looks like good trout water.cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519730979520649673.post-63966963954659092722011-10-09T10:46:35.279-04:002011-10-09T10:46:35.279-04:00I agree. The state of Massachusetts should do a b...I agree. The state of Massachusetts should do a better job promoting the western part of the state. I seem to think everything west of 91 is another state anyway. It is beautiful up there. Thanks for the pics. I have never really navigated by compass on land before who was the class through?Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05830058102437654727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519730979520649673.post-14378074080836823862011-10-09T05:09:19.856-04:002011-10-09T05:09:19.856-04:00Congrats on not getting lost..... I need to take t...Congrats on not getting lost..... I need to take that class.<br />Your right on that part of the state. It's beautiful. There are some nice brookie streams there. And also Arlo Guthrie... and Alice's Restaurant.<br /><br />Great photos EdBrk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.com