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:lol: :laugh: :P Alright, alright; I can't take it anymore- I can't live with the lie!!! It is a nymph! Are ya happy now, Monger? Still like to meet you on your fave cutty creek, though, Monger. BTW, these pics are killin' me! That is a hawg, SJW; beauty! Later, Steve

Dear Purist Numbnutz, Trust all is well in your world of size 28 dry flies & 1lb test tippet. I regret that your constant belittling of my fishing ability & character has forced me into responding in this manner. Now, in order to reverse the damage you have caused to my reputation, I will reveal a secret that I have kept to myself for many years. Take a close look at the "nymph" you see in this pic: This so-called (by the uneducated & ill-informed) "nymph" is actually a dry fly. My secret weapon; the 'metal bead' is really a small bead of styrofoam that has been painted. It is the perfect stealth dry for picky cutts, & the reason I wear my arm out landing trout on days when people who don't think outside the box either get skunked or resort to "Nymphing for Cutts". In closing, I would like to propose that you & I meet on your favorite cutty creek to settle our differences. I am done with airing our dirty laundry on a public forum. Good day! Steve

Me next! Me next! I wants a custom user title too, Dave! Please, please, please!

Well, the cat's outta the bag, now, SJW! J/K, man! This site is awesome; a great source of info & entertainment. Or, as Rickr's wife calls it: the online dating service for flyfishermen. Welcome to the forum, people; always room for a few more. Later, Steve

Wow! Who'd a thunk it? That's an awesome find, guys; just when you think you've seen it all... Now, to find that vid of the bull & duck...

PM sent, Purist! :$*%&:

SIGH!!! Sweet cutty, Monger! Might as well dream of the fish that eat them cutties, too... Here's a cutty that someone tried to eat; note the scars on his side... Can't wait for the next time I see a big bull hunting down a cutty I'm landing. Dang it, Monger! Now I'm gonna be counting the days... :$*%&:

So sorry, Brad; my bad. Back to the original post: I assume you intimidated that brown into surrendering... Great pic, man!

No worries, Taco; I assumed the "j/k". I also assumed that you would assume that my comment was "j/k" as well. Did I assume wrong? I'm just glad you didn't notice that I referred to you as one of the "beautiful people" & assume that I was hittin' on ya(I wasn't). What do you think the record is for the most uses of the word "assume" in one post? I assume I've just beaten the record... Later, Steve

Wow!! You beautiful people sure look down on those of us less fortunate(i.e."fugly"). :$*%&:

"who invented the skateboarding helmet and what were they thinking" :clapping: Hilarious, yet insightful; I laughed, I cried... OK, I didn't really cry. Oddest thing I've seen at a fast food joint: my wife ordered a "plain burger" for our daughter; when she unwrapped it, it was VERRRYY plain- no ketchup, no mustard, no pickles, no onions, NO MEAT! Nastiest thing I've experienced: Bit into a crispy chicken sandwich at Wendy's, found the first bite to be kinda chewy- like gristle. Discreetly spit it into my napkin. Looked at what was left of my sandwich to find it was completely raw in the middle.

Sweet brown, Brad! I love the blue/green some browns have on the cheeks.

Thanks,Max. Do you remember taking that first pic when you took my bro' & me out? Later, Steve

Sweet pics, fellas! I like the unique perspective on the train track shots, Jeff; you've got a good eye. Keep 'em comin'!! Later, Steve

FIRST LIGHT: CRAWLING VALLEY SHORELINE: COMPUTER-ENHANCED BROON: FLOWERS & BUGS:

A few more favorites... TINY HEADWATER GEM- 19" BROWN- MY BRO' WITH A 24" BULL- REV. BOB WITH A CHUNKY 'BOW-

What image do y'all see in the flames?

Remember this trout? Someone posted pics last April, wondering what could have caused the head wound; I caught the same fish a few days later, removed a SJW from it's tail & released her again. Here's a pic I took, plus a few more random fishies...

A FEW MORE...

A FEW OF MY FAVES FROM THE LAST COUPLE YEARS...

"I hate it when the goose sex hormones kick in..." First of all, you shouldn't be taking those! If you insist on taking them, try to time it so they kick in at night...in the bedroom... "HONK-HONK! C'mere, honey! Shake yer tailfeathers!"

Thanks, guys. Don't seem to find time to work on these much, but I do get inspired to crank one out now & then. I'm working on another eagle piece currently. Brad, I've sold or traded a few over the years, but most have been gifts for friends or family. I'd like to find more pieces of wood like the elk is on; I like the natural look. Anyone have any idea where a fella could get his hands on some? Also, I think it would be cool to do some on old canoe paddles; anyone have any kicking around they'd like to dispose of? BTW, thanks for enlarging the pics, Tex; you're(<=note correct usage) swell! Later, Steve

Sorry to hear the fishing wasn't better, Wes; on the bright side, you got some sweet pics... And if it makes you feel any better, the Bow was sloooooowwww today, too- at least for me.

Thanks, Winston; next time I'm at my bro's house I'll try to steal it for ya...

A few more... These are ones that I did for my daughter. Later, Steve