Castuserraticus Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 The internet is a pretty faceless place. In this forum we read each other's posts and, until we actually meet, formulate opinions about the character of the writers. What does your handle say about you? When I started fly fishing again, I caught a lot of different things including myself, before I started catching fish - hence the name. Quote
ÜberFly Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 Mine says I have a huge ego and that I am a pretentious and pompous prick!! LoL Really I'm not!! But like to be unique and I think using an umlaut is Über (super) kewl and unique (and a bit pretentious)!! Peter P.S. Don't need any further comments/opinions Rick!! The internet is a pretty faceless place. In this forum we read each other's posts and, until we actually meet, formulate opinions about the character of the writers. What does your handle say about you? When I started fly fishing again, I caught a lot of different things including myself, before I started catching fish - hence the name. Quote
Flytyer Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 I think mine is pretty self explanatory other than it's one of my favourite pastimes. Quote
126barnes Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 Nothing really................street addy of my rental.......pretty lame I know. Quote
Teck71 Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 Well huh.... it's name name. so iguess my parents were the unique ones. Quote
SilverDoctor Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 My nick name has always been Doc since high school. The other part is because of my hair, coined by my twin sons. Works for the fly too. Quote
trailhead Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 I like to hike. Und I am a sqvaurehet! But zat naime vas alretty taken. Jawohl! Quote
admin Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 it's my nickname. Not exactly sure where it came from though. Quote
bigbowtrout Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 Mine is due to the lack of coming up with a cool name like Darthwader Quote
SupremeLeader Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 An anagram of my first and last name. Quote
darrinhurst Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 Nickname from a few years ago. F**king New Guy It stuck and was prudent here as I was the FNG at the time. New to the sport, new to the board. Doesn't really apply now mind you, but hey. My new nickname at work is either D-Rock or D-Balls.....depending on who you talk to. lol Quote
flyfishfairwx Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 Last name Fairweather + Fair and the Military form for weather WX and the fly fish thing is easy.. FlyfishFairwx Quote
scorpiondeathlock Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 I just thought scorpiondeathlock sounded cool and tough haha. Both of which i am. lol Quote
reevesr1 Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 I took my first name and added the first letter of my last name. But I left it all in small case to be confusing. Quote
Bigtoad Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 I went on a guided trip with Joe Buck 2 years ago and he was always calling the big browns "Big Toads." He would give a running commentary while you were fishing, especially a really juicy looking spot, (read with excited English accent) "Oh, a big toad is going to come up and crush it, oh come on big toad, CRUNCH!" while making faces like he was a big brown smashing the big dry fly. Almost as entertaining as the fishing. When something would strike, I would usually be so psyched out already that I would set the hook too early. One of the best days I've had on the water. That and my sisters growing up used to (and still do) call me "Toad," (my name being Todd) so "Big Toad" just seemed to fit. Quote
jebber6 Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 My buddy's parents thought my name was Jeb. I never corrected them right a way, so from then on I was Jeb to them and got the nickname Jebber. I like the nume 6 as well Quote
bigalcal Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 I was fishing with a friend and he was getting tangled a lot and he said in frustration "Just call me Mr. Botangles". I stole it. If I fished the Bow I would add the "W". Quote
DonAndersen Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 Blame my mother - good enough for her - good enough for me. Don Andersen Quote
snakeman Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 I've always been a bit of a herpetology dork, particularly fascinated by snakes. Lame name, I know, but I couldn't think of anything better when I signed up for the new boards. Quote
Pipestoneflyguy Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 I live at the confluence of the Pipestone and Bow Rivers - If it wasn't for the condo screwing up the back cast I could hit the seam from my hot tub. The Pipe is my fav river and also the one water I never share beta on. I only fly fish and, well, I'm a guy. Quote
LynnF Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 See rickr's reason. I did used to be known as lynnr. But then I got married and had to change it. Clearly my creative side followed me along with my new name. At least I capitalize though Quote
Wolfie Posted August 14, 2009 Posted August 14, 2009 guess mine is pretty obvious...but not..it's short for ArticWolf ®, you will note that my user name is actually spelt incorrectly, that was on purpose, then I got it registered, using Wolfie now is so much easier than ArticWolf ®, or even AW,and the reason behind it was that was to be my next wolf pup, coming to me from the Yukon..but I never did get it..........Wolfie Quote
Pythagoras Posted August 14, 2009 Posted August 14, 2009 because of all the triangles out there. Quote
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