CopperJonny

My stuff was gone a week ago , merely waited to see if it may pop up , before accepting that it really was stolen. Thought I may have set it somewhere and forgot ... but no , that didn't happen . I'm very sorry to hear of your loss as well . Its too bad ....truthfully , I'm not convinced that they even know what they are grabbing when they do it ! Have they ever cast a fly line....... I pray that the rod will sit in a corner or a garage , and a young person discovers it and develops a passion for the lifestyle . Or maybe the actual thief , themselves have a door opened in there life resulting from having this stick around and they develop a relationship with our planet , like I do...............J

Just a reminder , to watch your gear!! I have had my 9' 6 wt TFO stolen . 2pc w/tube , green , w/black rod . Kind of hooped , and reel. Was a package I picked up at Wholesale Sports while they were still on 58th . Cortland line , If anyone may see it , will you please let me know !? Dr has me off work till post cardioversion , mid June early July ....is time to stand in some water for me . Lucky I have an 8 wt , just be careful guys .....or fun may be over for a while Screaming Reels .........J

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And quotes I may have used reference from were solely from the "Blue Ribbon Bow" by Jim Mclennan . It is a great read , and I truly admire the fact that there is a book published on this great river and ideas and facts researched in the creation of this book . Learned from years on it , in it ...and in tune with the conservation of the Bow river . Ooops , my bad , theres another topic for that cheers

Hey guys , may I add this little ditty , i'm currently in the middle of my first reading of what I consider my " Bible " for this river , you know what I mean......I finally and very recently found a copy and just a few pages ago it mentioned how their is(was) " A healthy population of brown trout, whiteys and brookies as far as the confluence with the K. River . Between there and Bearspaw dam ....less productive and appealling ." It mentions how the dams " In this section of river STILL cause severe fluctuations in H20 levels , and water qualities unfavourable for the fish . I haven't been up there . And truth be told , from what I understand , there may actually be cutties , if not cutbows , and maybe the odd ...lunker of a bull anywhere within the river . I`m sure you all propably know that better than I , Haha the most beauty of backgrounds and pools , i can only imagine and please pardon me for actually using any sort of reference material and or quotes . I figure snippets may be fair game as it certainly is out in the public for print , anyhow .....I'm gonna clam it..... may your reels scream

I was in Dougiedale last eve , when a Beauty walked up behind me with her Pup , who wasnt much of a youngin anymore , and I saw that her dog was in a wheelchair.........for dogs. Poor Fella Being an admirer of nearly "All things " with Boobs , I couldnt help but have a chat . I did however mange to NOT say anything stupid involving- Dog in a wheel chair , or "holy crap I hope she has benefits( H&W)" or saving the dog from suffering or any other of my inner most hainus and perverted thoughts , Ha phew! made it Until about a half an hour later......when a nice looking young couple came down there , and by that time a baitfisherman/spincaster had taken up residence about 100m downstream from me...mustve looked like a great spot to all as , EVERYBODY seemed to cluster between my self and Buddywhashisname!! Throwing sticks in the river for the dogs and all. Oh , .....no the lady and her handi'pup had gone home ... Now I'm not an _SS , or at least I try to be as humble as possible . It kind of pissed me off , so I left the water. As I was walking by , buddy throws the stick again and asks " How are you?" Thinking how inconsiderate and unrespectful as this guy was , I game him the " I WAS fine , until someone came and threw there dog in the water I was using !" " You don't own the river !" " Its here for everyone to use !" he said posturing in front of his woman I almost dropped the ____sucker right there , but thought better . I couldnt get the thought of ARE you kidding me?? This has become juvenile ...already . So vibing I got really close to him so he could hear me clearly .. " You're right !! Next time...save yourself some trouble !! And not throw sticks and rocks for your dog , in the same stretch.....!" He agreed ! I kind of feel like I went way too far !! Over riverbed real estate . But I was pissed ! for about 4 minutes Thanks ...had to vent . Ok so what I'm getting at is , I apologize if I was a bit to aggressive , from one Flyman to the rest ...I haven't any desire to make us look bad ! J

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Hi , thank you for the info sharing . Yes , I have begun on a few patterns to date .... Elk Hair Caddis- light , dark ...14,16 Stimulator- orange dub ,8 ,10's Wooly Bugger- 8's - 6's Prince Nymph- I always like to use beadheads , silver /gold/Black 14,16 SJW Leech Bow River Midge on Steroids( first time using flashback ) Ice Weevils 12 ,14's and 16 and the list keeps on growing ....Thank You for some great ideas

Hi just sayin...........I remember years ago when I was very new to the sport and new to this river. One thing that I always have admired , is/was the comraderie between Fly Fisherman . Fly Swaps , waves , tips o' the hat , just even a darn knod , mini fishing reports etc . Now I do notice , these days ....how fortunate we are to recieve any sort of aknowledgement other than the " blank stare" . I have been over absorbed in chasing the almighty pieces of paper that seems to be of more value to life than oxygen . For years , and after a life changing visit with some Doctors and learning the plans they have in store for me , I tend to chase the little things in life that make MY world so darn grande .... And in doing so...call me sensitive or what have you , but jeez , there seems to be a " Every dog for himself " , mentality now a days on this river , and sometimes the tension that resonates unfriendliness....did i miss something? I certainly get the point , it is a big city . I don't care , I will still be the one , " To surprise you when I say Hi " with a big dumb smile .

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