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Nice fish!

BBB, I may write a book report on this when I'm done! Gus reminds me of my father, almost spookily so. A fishing prodigy not bound by convention or any specific technique.

Brent gave me a book to read called The River Why. In the first couple of pages, there is the following paragraph which describes many on this board, yours truly included: "Consider, when even a small quantity of water is inserted in a human posterior, a dramatic purgation results. Mightn't it follow that the constant proximity of vast quantities of the same fluid to a man's anterior could effect a analogous purgation? Perhaps the physiological truth of the matter is my father's head-so long and relentlessly bombarded by trout waters-has been the unintentional victim of a cranial enema: his brains have been voided of everything unrelated to fish and fishing....." I showed it to my wife, she looked at me and said "yep." Thanks Brent. Think I'm gonna like this one!

The jinx of the camera is over. Couple of really nice rainbows and a monster brown. Like the net, it enhances the success rate of the partner. Terry, my bet is you took that picture somewhere far south of here. Just checked the weather right now: +4, feels like +1. Sweet.

Hey Dave, If you read my original post, you will notice I anticipated your reply and told myself to MAN UP, but without the caps. So you are too late.

No worries. Camera is waterproof and shockproof.

Pffft! I've hijacked my own threads before, probably more than once. Statistically speaking, it is inevitable that it will happen again. Today on the Bow was not very spring like. More like January like.

I remember those days! Actually, I remember when I was the kid. Good job barnes! I'd say he'll remember it always, but tough to say for a 2 yr old. I will say you probably have him hooked!

I hope you fall through the ice. I'll take pictures and laugh.

So it seems I am getting a bit grumpy. OK, maybe more than a bit. I have one question: Where the @#$& is Spring? I am tired of wearing gloves. I am tired of wearing a toque (is that spelled correctly?). I am tired of wearing therms under my waders. I am really, really tired of snow. I know I should man up, being from Texas and all, but I've had it with being cold. The only saving grace is the fishing has been really good. Someone here has to have some pull. Bring in the warm weather please!! Edit: I just looked at the 10 day. All the way to 14 by Thursday. Better, I guess.

RW, Hey man, it's pretty obvious you hate the board and many of the people here. Your posts are almost uniformly negative, which is too bad. I'm pretty sure (and I could be wrong, but I doubt it) you are a reincarnation of a guy who retired from the board a while ago because he didn't like the direction it was taking. That guy had something to contribute and was a good guy to fish with and debate with. You seem to want to contribute nothing, just point out all the problems with the board and many of its members. If that is going to be your persona, fine, but don't expect any positive replies. I sure wish you would retire this Red Wiggler character, as he brings nothing to the table. Bring back the old persona.

You may want to try MissinTheBow. I know he does a bit of BC Lake fishing, and has developed the patience required to fish chironomids. Says he catches big fish, but I didn't see the pictures....

Speaking of Lynn, how long did she go to Mexico for? Kinda boring around here without her and LS around to keep us straight.

I don't know---Third Base!

I'm done ranting, for today anyway. Hijacking too. For today anyway. Edit: wait now, my hijack was in reply to bobe's hijack, so I think my hijack should be copied into his hijack. This is getting confusing. Don, I think I should meet you on the North Raven and you can help me figure it out.

Don, Now I'm really sorry for the hijack. Clive, I did not realize bobe's comment was directed at you. I read your comment as a joke, as you intended. BobE, While I obviously agree that ther can be an element of anti-any method of fishing other than ff, I don't think dryfly fits in that category. Me thinks you overreacted. Seems to be a trend!

Don, Sorry for the hijack.

Hey BobE, This board does not have a group mentality any more than there is a group spin fisher mentality or group ice fishing mentality. My hope (or at least my belief) is most people have little issue with ice fishing, or any other form of fishing for that matter, as long as it is done within the regs. They just don't speak up as much. From my standpoint, the whole "fly fishermen don't poach" argument is totally baseless. Most fishermen, regardless of preferred style, don't poach. If a poacher happens to be an ice fishermen, the response is not BAN ICEFISHING! Same with spinner, or flyrod, or whatever. It is to stop poaching. Style of fishing has nothing to do with it. While I'm on a rant, I'll go back to an old one one of mine. I categorically reject any argument that bans one form of fishing (and I mean any style of rod and reel)over another. I think, almost without exception, they are bullshit and elitist. The one exception would be bait fishing, for the mortality argument. I would agree with removing treble hooks in catch and release fisheries for their long term effects. But if I can fly fish a river, my friends should be able to spin fish. And if the lake is open seasonally, and there happens to be ice, then ice fishing is ok too. Follow the rules and all is good. It never ceases to amaze me how people can internally justify limiting someones access to fishing just because they don't have a skinny rod (or as a friend of mine calls it a "skinny gay pole"). If you want to ban all forms of fishing, fine. But to pick one over the other is crapola. Set rules that conserve, not rules that restrict. Especially don't set rules that restrict everyone who does it different than you. That's not conservation, that's greed. Rant off.

I don't really know a whole bunch about this, just what I've read on various boards here and back home. In the states, the animal rights groups are certainly trying to eliminate/outlaw fishing on cruelty to animals grounds. While eventually they may succeed, this success is years and years in the future, if ever. Far too many recreational hunters and fishermen (read: votes) for this to gain any traction, yet. But the younger generation is being taught differently than most of us were. If you don't get your children involved, they may tune in to the agenda of the animal rights groups and the day when fishing and hunting is banned gets closer. That said, a far more dangerous tact these groups and others are taking in the near term are fishing exclusion zones. Basically like a wildlife preserve, but for fish. And the places they target just happen to coincide with the best fishing, go figure. Don't know if there is anything here like that, I sure hope not.

That is the most amazing thing I've ever seen, but you have to really look close and concentrate to get the full effect. Shocking!

If you are an experienced fisherman, I totally agree that finding your own water is more satisfying. Or discovering a new pocket in a place that's been fished a 1000 times is fun too. But for someone brand new, this activity is pretty tough. Pointing them to a section of water that holds fish and showing them how to do it can help them out immensely. They don't have to wonder if they are fishing the right spot, and can Work on technique and build confidence. As they learn to catch, thet will naturally start looking for their own water. Now, would I show someone new my most productive spots? No. But will I show them popular city runs? You bet. I've said this before. To me, one of the primary functions of this board should be the promotion of the sport. I've had many people on this board help me out and show me locations. It has shortened my learning curve immensely . I feel obligated to return the favor. For those who don't agree, I politely say tough *hit.

Back when I hunted ducks (a LONG time ago, I can't get up that early any more), Pintails were the ultimate. Don't know what they are like here, but by the time they got to Texas they were WARY, to say the least. They would circle the decoys multiple times, and when you had the guts to try to peek, you could see them craning their necks looking around. Smart buggers, unlike big dumb green heads. I remember one group of about 6 birds circling my brother and I like 10 times. We had two groups of teal light while we are waiting for the sprigs. After 5 minutes they finally start to drop in, but flared for no reason and lit 50 yds down from us. We then waited, hoping they would swim over. By the time we gave up, maybe 15 minutes or so later, another group of teal and a group of balpate (wigeons) had hit the decoys. I don't remember how many we got when we finally stood up, but I do remember none of them were sprigs. Stupid Pintail!

Nice Ed! Did you try a leech? I drifted one for a bit today, but in looking at your pictures I need to go a bit bigger.

I'd use 'em, but I'm a fish ho.