SteveM Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Just when I was starting to think the FFC forum was turning into a waste of time (with all the flaming, losing some great members, others who post very infrequently, etc.), I've been given cause to reconsider. I had made no plans to fish this past weekend, figuring to hang with the wife & kid, instead. That plan changed when I got a PM from Mike ('Tungsten'). Mike, you had me at, "Fishing tomorrow?" Reminded me that if you can ignore some of the bullcrap, this forum has some splendid benefits. Where else would I get an invite for a day of driftfishing the Bow with a fella who knows the river? So, thanks FFC; it was great meeting & fishing with Mike & Dale ('Avalanche')- couldn't ask for better company for a day on the water! Here's some pics from the day... Mike (foreground) & Dale fish the first run of the day... Mike takes us across the river, while Dale rides high in the 'BassPro' seat... My first rainbow of the day. This was after a break-off & several LDR's of jumping fish; a trend that continued for most of the day... Cowboys by the Bow... Dale fights a rainbow... Mike displays his netting skillz... Can you say "COOPERATION", boys & girls? I knew you could! Dale checks out a side channel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 More pics... Mike pops the cherry of his new 10ft 6wt... Another nice 'bow... Mike works a run... Reverend Loblaw (that's me!) looks for the perfect fly... Only caught a couple browns, & they were littl'uns. Mike got a couple decent 'bows in the last run of the day... Meanwhile, I played with the babies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 Mike ended with this 'bow on the last cast of the day. It was very nicely spotted & colored; the pics taken in the dying light don't do it justice... A quick photo & release, & the day was done! SJW & micro-leeches were the flies of the day. Wish I'd had a vidcam rolling when Mike sneezed so dang hard he fell to his knees & almost filled his waders with cold river water; just one of the many laughs we had on the day. So, thanks again, Mike; you've restored my faith in FFC! Let's do it again, sometime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proflytyer Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 sounded like a great day out on the water! thanks for sharing. Kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawgstoppah Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 sweet pics.. the pics give it a feel of it having been quite windy, or am I mistaken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Great day boys and nice to finally meet you Mr Bobloblaw.Had the sun popped out i think the fishing would have improved but hey we all caught fish. I kept saying wait till the wind pics up and Steve kept shushing me.Must have worked because it was calm all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggp Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Awesome. Sounds like a great day. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhurt Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Steve, I would agree I have had the priviliage to go out with Mike a couple of times, and mike is one of the best hosts in the boat I have ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalanche Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Wish I'd had a vidcam rolling when Mike sneezed so dang hard he fell to his knees & almost filled his waders with cold river water; just one of the many laughs we had on the day. That was, without a doubt, one of the funnier moments I've experienced while fishing... I don't think I can add anything to the story the pictures already tell. It was a fabulous day with some great company. Thanks again Mike and Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 That's what it's all about! Looks like you guys had an awesome day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 Steve, I would agree I have had the priviliage to go out with Mike a couple of times, and mike is one of the best hosts in the boat I have ever seen. Yep, no argument on that point. Mike's such a good guy, I don't even resent the fact that he caught most of the fish despite spending a good part of the day on the oars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Mike's the guy who took me out for my very first float on the Bow when I first started fly fishing last year. Showed me the ropes and got me into my first fish. A day of fishing that I'll never forget. I just wish I could have stayed longer...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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