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Yeah, gotta love the traffic and $25.00 per day parking. We get 1/2 a day. I still have to be here as my daughter is in the parade. Proud dad stuff to do!

I figure I could get together with DBT and come up with some type of deterrence, not of the mutually assured variety. I was thinking I could get DBT to throw a rock at them with some sort of tracking device attached. When he hits them between the eyes, the tracking device sticks. Wait a couple of hours (we want them in the car on the way home, wouldn't want to hurt the stream) and unleash the tomahawk. It would probably take some fine tuning to avoid major collateral damage, but there are lots of poachers, so lots of opportunity to practice. Maybe everyone could just call me instead of RAP? I would recommend vacating the area after you call!

Esleech, Sweet hit on ole Howard Dean. How one scream ended a presidential campaign! Could you imagine his finger on the button? No wonder Americans make you nervous.

Are you implying that my numerous, numerous posts are not chock full of quality. If that is true, I may need to rethink this.. Ah screw it. Quantity it is!

With a lot of boron! Really, it is an electronic source. We don't turn it on until 60 meters.

You betcha. And minitrons with an even higher density neutron output. I also sell explosives. And Potassium Bromide cutters (not really, but I like to say Potassium Bromide. Makes me feel smart). I am one freakin' dangerous dude! I hope I catch some poachers one day.

Again, I gotta reiterate the submarine thing. Being a bitch isn't really all that new to me! Sometimes the man.....(Really, Really just kidding)

Bob, you are on Fire! But making fun of Americans is a dangerous game my friend. Did I mention my background is in Submarines? We were trained to say "we have the capability to carry nuclear weapons." I still know people....

Absolutely! I may wait for some muddy water so you can show me where the big browns hang out. I'm rigging up a portable Tim Horton's shop as we speak!

I am in the lead and going to bed. I officially declare myself postwhore for the day. Watch your back SJW!!! I have no shame, type really fast, and don't let my utter lack of knowledge limit me from exprssing my opinion. I am the perfect American! Happy 4th of July all! Hope we don't have to blow you up!

Guys, I have a new 'toon as well and am looking for someone to float with. If you are interested, the 18 or 19th could work for me, I think.

Hey Glen, When you shipped my order, I think you made a mistake. You put the flies in a Pleuger box. Next time, please forget the flies and send me the Pleuger!

Hey there now Bob. I may not be much of a fisherman, but I am an expert spot hitter! Also, after reading my post again, I don't want it to sound like I am disrespecting fishing salt with rod and reel, or rod and reel fishing in general. I still absolutely love it as well as I like to catch fish, whatever the method. Fly fishing is really new and shiny to me and has my complete attention for now, and probably for a LONG time to come...

Right now, I'm still pretty new at this and have not landed that many big fish, none over 22", and have never landed one that made it more than 30' or so into the river. So when I loose a big one, I feel it very deep inside. I think I put up a post last week that told of the absolute horror I felt when a big brown was rocketing out into the river and I see my fly line wrapping around the back of the reel. Horror describes the feeling quite accurately. That being said, in line with Hawgstoppah, that's exactly why I do this. If there was not the exhiliration, excitement, and sometimes utter disappointment what would be the point? When you do land one, it is just a fantastic feeling. The dissapointment of loosing the big one in no way outweighs the exhiliration of fighting him. This thread, to me, highlights the biggest difference between the saltwater/rod and reel fishing I did and this. In saltwater, I mostly blind casted and because of that did not have any emotional (that is not exactly the right word, but bear with me) investment in any particular cast. In fishing the river, many of your casts you just know are right in the slot. When a fish hits, you get the satisfaction of the strike, just like Bob was talking about. I take it as a win. Many things went right: I hit what I was casting at, was totally prepared for the strike, used the right presentation and was rewarded with a hook up, however short. Fighting him is great and catching him tops it off, but neither is a requirement. I do like it when I get a really good look at him and to see what exactly he took if I am nymphng. Whatever the case, I know what I am doing is correct and will continue to do so. In saltwater, I think I get more frustrated when I miss a fish or when I loose him during the fight because I did not get the satisfaction of hitting the spot. Missing one in saltwater is a loss. Hope that made sense. Great thread!

Really exciting! We would sometimes catch Snapping Turtles in Lousiana. The only thing I have ever been afraid to take the hook out of. Think missing finger. My brother, however, is insane so I let him do it! Ole nine fingers we call him now!!

Just a great story. Wish we had met up. Don't think I could have missed you guys!

Watch it there SJW. Both of those activities can lead to a need for a smoke particularly when mixed. (As they always are)

I have Sirius as well, and love it like everyone else. Can you say ESPN? Basketball, Football, and if you must, Hockey. Great music, talk radio, etc. Since it is from the States, makes me feel a bit at home. I have a home adapter kit as well, but don't use it much. My only advice is to not get the basic units, especially if you plan on moving them around a lot. The power connection is not that strong. I have broken a couple of them.

As a victim of Bearanioa, I stand in absolute awe of Brian's story. As someone who prides himself in his ability to spin a yarn, I think I have a pretty good idea of when I hear something I can't top, or at least try to. Brian, you have left me without a story in reply. That is no small feat!! You just kept casting?? OMG!!

My responses: 1. If you have to use more than one bottle of spray, rethink where you are. 2. I hope its not poochie 3. That way you might be able to sacrifice your friend while you run away like a little girl 4. We don't condone keeping fish do we? Isn't this an elitist fly fishing site? If you keep one, you deserve to be bear bait. 5. Bring poochie with you. see 3, or even 2 6. Run away screaming like a little girl? Seriously, thanks Pipestoneflyguy. I really do appreciate the tips. I just need to look up what to do for 6 that doesn't require an underwear change!

No effin way!!!! I would have passed out and been grizzly appetizer. I have been around sharks plenty.. While I have tons of respect, I can't say I'm scared of them and don't let their presence stop me from fishing where I want. I just take precautions. Bears on the other hand HORRIFY me. I'm sure it is a familiarity issue, but whatever. Your ammo is what, pepper spray? What about a sawed off 12 gauge? Or two? Or better yet a grenade launcher. I have a hard time seeing myself fishing in grizzly country. Maybe I can bring Hawgstoppah and let them sniff him! You game Brian?

The river has been fishing very well, even for us beginners. Clarity is getting better, but slowly. Water levels are still very high. I did catch one the other day in the run itself, but the vast majority in the slow water inside the seam. I will say that that they tend to hit more agressively when the water is dirty, though that could be a function of time of year? Anyway, the fish I have caught the last few days have been just slamming the nymphs. Maybe because they can't see it until the last second and have to react more quickly? I'm sure someone here has the answer.

I'm heading way south...into Montana to get a trailer. Nice trip. I'll leave Thursday evening, drive for 8 hours, sleep a bit, pick up a trailer, drive back, meet the wife and fam at Buffalo Lake on Saturday. Now if I happen to find some little trout stream between here and there.........

Ah Lynn, without realizing it you are on to one of the few secrets of being a guy. My wife is convinced that I couldn't build anything if I wanted to. Calls me handsome, not handy. She got it wrong twice. I don't want her to think I'm handy because then she will expect me to do stuff, thereby taking away time from the things I want to do, ie, fish, golf, ski, etc. So when she does ask me to do something, I make sure to screw it up a little and swear alot. Works like a charm. I hope all the other gents on the board won't string me up for sharing this, but you seem like a reasonable gal and I'm sure won't spread it around. Unfortunately, I can never now meet your husband as he will forever more hate me.

Nice quote! The Replacements, quite possibly the best bad football movie ever!