Tuesday, February 9, 2010

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Outdoor Observations

Warning Signs and Other Perplexing Ideas Warning Signs and Other Perplexing Ideas

This is the second edition of Signs that make a person think…What The Hell? The... 

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Forward Casting: Bite Worthy Words 2 Forward Casting: Bite Worthy Words 2

As I drift down the Internet River I frequently come across articles written in other... 

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Fly Fishing

Introspective Thought: A fishing side effect Introspective Thought: A fishing side effect

Yesterday I tried to send January off under the bold banner of “FISH ON”  ~ So I braved the rugged lands, forged through rough water (I went to the local city river) and intentionally stood under the gray sky contemplating if the wet stuff that continued to fall on my head was snow, rain or a sweet cocktail of the two. As I parted... [Read more of this entry]

Big Fish, Little Fish…Photo Envy Big Fish, Little Fish…Photo Envy

Does this count as a Big Fish Picture? If one were to observe the fishing magazines, or stroll through all the profile portraits on Facebook or even visit various fishing blogs and websites, one might start to think the only fish to be caught were monsters that require a forklift to haul them out of the water. It’s almost enough to nudge those... [Read more of this entry]

The Tale of Two Frozen Skunk…Fish The Tale of Two Frozen Skunk…Fish

~The Look of Determination~ Since the beginning of the year I have snuck off to fly fish the honorable ‘in town’ Boise River….twice. The first time was a desperate expedition in bone chilling weather that was inspired by a doom and gloom thought I had circulating in my mind. A fact so consuming it began repeating itself over... [Read more of this entry]

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Fly Shops….. Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Fly Shops…..

I can be…….. There is a level of trepidation that surrounds me each time I approach the doors of a Fly Fishing Shop….For awhile I wondered if it was just a ‘me’ thing, an individual nervousness that occurred without provocation or reason, but offhandedly, I’ve asked a few others about this peculiar neurosis... [Read more of this entry]

Intentional log jams by the Damn Otter….. Intentional log jams by the Damn Otter…..

Henry's Fork ~ credit Idaho Statesman On a political front, Idaho has had it’s fair share of embarrassing if not downright humiliating episodes in the last few years. Whether it’s toe tapping in the men’s bathroom (Craig) or joking about hunting our President (Rammell), we who live and dwell here have had to endure the disgrace... [Read more of this entry]

The Twisted Sister Fly and Whippersnappers The Twisted Sister Fly and Whippersnappers

~I shall call this one....the Twisted Sister Fly~ I did it. I succumbed to the flame like a moth to an electric bug zapper. I tied flies. Full credit and blame for this second try at fly tying (aggravation, frustration &  the occasional cuss word) goes to Austin “the Otter” of the very good blog, 365 Flyfish.  He kept writing all... [Read more of this entry]

The Ponderings of a Wandering Fly Fisher The Ponderings of a Wandering Fly Fisher

The Mini Refresher: “I know in my heart fly fishing is something I can learn in a lifetime. There’s a secret out there, a code I know nothing about–yet. Someday I’ll get to the point when I can slice a line through the air as quietly and involuntary as the act of breathing. Someday I will perform art on the riverbanks…….Someday,... [Read more of this entry]

Fly Fishing Starts with a Humble Beginning Fly Fishing Starts with a Humble Beginning

~If you look really closely, you will indeed see a fish in this picture~ While a pang of New Year nostalgia encompassed my thoughts yesterday, I sifted back through my old writings in an effort to reconnect with my former self. I came across a piece of paper I wrote describing my first outing with a fly rod that I thought I would share today. The... [Read more of this entry]

I resolve, To Be Nicer to White Fish in 2010 I resolve, To Be Nicer to White Fish in 2010

The week between Christmas and New Years (in my humble opinion), is a blank void that seems to stretch for weeks. I’m sure others have found a meaningful and time worthy purpose for these 7 days, but I just feel a dull space before the clean slate of a new year. With nothing better to do than count the hours, my mind tends to ponder the meaning... [Read more of this entry]

Dear Santa, I hope you’re a Fly Fisherman……. Dear Santa, I hope you’re a Fly Fisherman…….

Because if you are there should be no problems with my X-mas wish list: Mr. Fly Fishing Santa, you should know that after a full season of flinging flies, my waders leak and I need new ones. The leaking is more so on the right foot than the left foot, so basically, I’ve got one damp sock and one wet sock at the end of the day. That sort... [Read more of this entry]

Fishing: Once you go Bass, you never go back? Fishing: Once you go Bass, you never go back?

Dennis Miller aka Darth Bass There is a dark and powerful influence out there trying to sway me to the big lure side of fishing. I’ve nicknamed this influence ”Darth Bass” because I’m certain he’s trying to convert me to the dark and warm water side of fishing. Now, in case anyone is worried, as I write this, I’m... [Read more of this entry]

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