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Just so there's no misunderstanding, Rick: Are you really saying that Greg rapes large browns? Now I understand why he likes to fish after dark...

Goldang it, Rick, now I'm starting to understand why you're balding- it's from rubbing your head whilst waxing philosophical & thinking too hard! Very interesting discussion ( and this is coming from someone who, like most, doesn't think about these issues a lot); such good points from everyone- amazing thing, perspective.... And now, back to the debate... Kum- beeyaaaahhh baby, indeed! -Steve M-

I reckon this situation would be one time that you'd be better off fishing your way DOWNstream! Danged hard to drag a corpse against the current.

I'll have good thoughts for ya, Birchy; tell those guys to be super careful, 'cuz your sense of humor is located near the pituitary as well. Wouldn't want 'em to yank that out by mistake, would we? All the best, Ryan; see ya back here soon. -Steve M.-

Fish pics are always welcome here, Ben; feel free to share some stories, as well. Until next time... -Bob Loblaw-

Them's some purty cutts, Monger! A good day?

You would immortalize me in your joke of the week? Birchy, I'm touched... tearing up... I'm OK now.. . For the record, most Newfie jokes use the names "Jarge" or "Clar". For example: Clar says," Jarge, if you can guess how many loonies I got in me pocket, I'll give ya both of 'em." Jarge replies, "T'ree?"

I hope you're proud of yourself, Birchy; picking on the people who ain't smart enough to defend themselves! BTW, did you know that Newfoundland is the only place where new vehicles still have the hi-beam/low-beam switch on the floor; apparently, when they started putting the lever on the steering column there was a rash of accidents from Newfies getting their foot caught in the steering wheel! Not all Newfies are dumb, though. The Newfoundland gov't commissioned a huge scientific study to find new uses for the thousands of sheep on the island. According to the results that were just published they found 2 new uses for sheep that nobody had thought of previously- meat & wool!

The Bow sure widens out down there, doesn't it? LMAO! Funny schtuff, mang!

You're right, all fish are equal- but some are more equal than others! Only thing that really bothers me about suckers is the snot that ends up all over your fly, tippet, etc.; don't believe in tossing them in the bushes like some folks do. They are part of the ecosystem, & make good food for bulls, pike, & other predators. Long live the sucker!

Sweet pic, Pythagoras; nice to see somebody listens when Bob talks! I think this one's near the top of my list of the best posted so far- awesome!

Dagnab it, Taco, that's one sweet Avatar ya got there. When I read your posts, I hear his voice in my head; as if there aren't enough voices in there already! And just so I don't get excommunicated or beheaded: Nice suckers! Why the Hell would ya wanna touch'em? EWWWW!

Great story, Pythagoras! You should post that second pic in the "Fish Photo Shoot-Off" thread; it's majorly kewl!

The only thing constant is change, right? Attitudes change with education, or with circumstances. I grew up po' (that's worse than poor) in Newfoundland. With 12 mouths to feed, there was no C & R going on; being the youngest, there was the constant threat of being cannibalized if we ran out of food. Got worried a few times when Mom was adding 4 cans of water to a can of Campbell's soup to make enough for everyone! Wasn't unusual for us to bring home 10-12 dozen little brookies from a daytrip; not one ever was wasted, either. Nowadays, I'll go years without keeping a fish; very rarely keep a few for a shore lunch when camping with my brothers. Been years since I've done that, even. Now when I catch a nice trout from a creek, I am appalled at the thought of taking any of the brood stock out of the population; admire it, maybe a photo, release it. 30+ years ago, that trout would have been dinner- no doubt about it. My attitude change came about because of a change in circumstances, plus some education. Guess we all evolve some, right? Later, Steve M.

Are they preparing to release those fish in the picture? No? Oh, yeah, that's Texas; they don't even C & R their criminals! Criminals, fish- FRY'EM ALL! BTW, great story again, Rick. Looking forward to next weeks installment. Later!

Ditto. Send it in. Fo'sho!

Another great report, Rick; always look forward to your reports (& stories). I've caught Atlantic mackerel on the fly rod as well as on light spinning tackle; when you get several pounds of pure muscle + blazing speed on the line- YEE-HAW!!! Sounds like a great time for ya. Good on ya, mang!

"50 cent reward offered" Let me get this straight: Return the flybox, & get a no-talent, rapper/criminal/hemorrhoid on the ass of society as a "reward"? Not much incentive, if ya ask me!

Some beauty shots, Harps; that first pic ( the brookie ) is off the charts awesome!

Climb in & out of a canyon or two, you'll see that this can happen when you're flyfishing!

Only 2 of each? That's not nearly enough, Birchy; need at least 6 of each, mang!

Maybe he just found out that the wife's having quintuplets!

Great pics, esleech! Interesting day,wasn't it? Thanks for sharing.

Looks good from here, Brent! Nice work.

Ya bin around, ain'tcha Doc? Groupie?