Comments on: The Tale of Two Frozen Skunk…Fish http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish Fly Fishing ~ Living Life Outdoors Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:48:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Marcia http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-840 Marcia Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:50:02 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=1488#comment-840 I simply wanted to say your website is one of the nicely laid out, most inspirational I have come across in quite a while. Thx! :) I simply wanted to say your website is one of the nicely laid out, most inspirational I have come across in quite a while. Thx! :)

]]> By: Pokagon Indian http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-381 Pokagon Indian Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:01:27 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=1488#comment-381 bohzo (hello) Fly fishing is so much fun, well I should say any type of fishing. I do not know about when it's freezing. Great blog. Megwitch (Thank You for sharing) Have a great day! bohzo (hello)

Fly fishing is so much fun, well I should say any type of fishing. I do not know about when it’s freezing. Great blog.

Megwitch (Thank You for sharing)

Have a great day!

]]> By: Chris http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-367 Chris Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:24:53 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=1488#comment-367 Wow, I love this Rebecca! Great new blog. I'll be popping this one in my reader also. Wow, I love this Rebecca! Great new blog. I’ll be popping this one in my reader also.

]]> By: ColoradoAngler http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-366 ColoradoAngler Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:52:53 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=1488#comment-366 Niiiiice! Sub-freezing temps? HA! Being able to get out and throw a line knows no bounds. Yup, you're an addict. Keep tossing that line! Niiiiice! Sub-freezing temps? HA! Being able to get out and throw a line knows no bounds. Yup, you’re an addict.

Keep tossing that line!

]]> By: trout whisperer http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-365 trout whisperer Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:09:12 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=1488#comment-365 sometimes we want of the fishing,and others its the fish...we want a fish....the event is not enough without the actual reality of a fish...so dont quit until you get one.....go get yourself a trout....and sate that desire...no matter the temp.....the cold or what have you.....set the hook sister....all the way into your minds creel....... sometimes we want of the fishing,and others its the fish…we want a fish….the event is not enough without the actual reality of a fish…so dont quit until you get one…..go get yourself a trout….and sate that desire…no matter the temp…..the cold or what have you…..set the hook sister….all the way into your minds creel…….

]]> By: Wolfy http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-363 Wolfy Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:21:57 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=1488#comment-363 The fact that you even thought about going out ought to count for something! Things WILL warm up, and the fish WILL bite - just wait Wolfy The fact that you even thought about going out ought to count for something! Things WILL warm up, and the fish WILL bite – just wait

Wolfy

]]> By: John http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-362 John Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:14:00 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=1488#comment-362 Hey, you got out there and got some great pictures, Thats a great day! Fishing in extreme cold takes alot out of a person, outfit accordingly and be safe! Kudos for getting out there, it can be some prime fishing. ps. Cotton kills! Luv my Merino wool socks and my under armor knock off's! Hey, you got out there and got some great pictures, Thats a great day! Fishing in extreme cold takes alot out of a person, outfit accordingly and be safe! Kudos for getting out there, it can be some prime fishing.

ps. Cotton kills! Luv my Merino wool socks and my under armor knock off’s!

]]> By: Switters http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-361 Switters Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:08:25 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=1488#comment-361 Hat! Warm hat! As one who has stumbled about with frozen toes, I totally relate to the need to be out, even catch a fish. Times wasting. The itch persists. And, then what a klutz I become as hypothermia sets in. Nice writing! Wear a hat...and not a BBall cap until 50> degrees...Course you Idahoan girls are hearty aren't you? Hat! Warm hat! As one who has stumbled about with frozen toes, I totally relate to the need to be out, even catch a fish. Times wasting. The itch persists. And, then what a klutz I become as hypothermia sets in. Nice writing! Wear a hat…and not a BBall cap until 50> degrees…Course you Idahoan girls are hearty aren’t you?

]]> By: Kentucky Jim http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-360 Kentucky Jim Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:03:36 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=1488#comment-360 "...my toes situation..." Hmmm. Never heard it put that way before. We here in SoCal are developing a nice case of cabin fever after five straight days of rain. But I ain't goin fishin up there right now, Rebecca. That's what tie flying is for. “…my toes situation…” Hmmm. Never heard it put that way before. We here in SoCal are developing a nice case of cabin fever after five straight days of rain. But I ain’t goin fishin up there right now, Rebecca. That’s what tie flying is for.

]]> By: Mel http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-359 Mel Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:44:47 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=1488#comment-359 Couldn't be happier for you that you were brave and got out on the water 'er, I mean in the water. 2010 will be a great year for you. Us ice fisher type folks could use a break in the cold and wet weather, too! Couldn’t be happier for you that you were brave and got out on the water ‘er, I mean in the water. 2010 will be a great year for you. Us ice fisher type folks could use a break in the cold and wet weather, too!

]]> By: Gord http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-358 Gord Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:16:10 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=1488#comment-358 Stumbled upon your site while pursuing the addiction online, if you can't be on the water might as well get a virtual fix. After reading many of your posts and articles my shakes have subsided and I'm in a place of peace and awe. thought is was kind of cute that you can walk in the water and you think it's cold out. We did though get our first few fish on the morning of the 1st of January, although it was quite cold -30 celsius or around -27 F for you southerners. The nice part is the warm truck ride is only about 3 miles out on the lake to our ice fishing shack, then wenflip a coin to see who gets to go turn on the heat while the rest of us crack the thermos of coffee. It only takes about one and a half cups of joe and the holes are ready and the shack is heated. Usually by 9 or so it's fresh Walleye for breakfast. Oh crap I'm starting to shake again... Love your site and already bookmarked it... I also love your writing, you have a natural talent. Would you consider writing advertorials? I'll be back... Gord Stumbled upon your site while pursuing the addiction online, if you can’t be on the water might as well get a virtual fix. After reading many of your posts and articles my shakes have subsided and I’m in a place of peace and awe. thought is was kind of cute that you can walk in the water and you think it’s cold out. We did though get our first few fish on the morning of the 1st of January, although it was quite cold -30 celsius or around -27 F for you southerners. The nice part is the warm truck ride is only about 3 miles out on the lake to our ice fishing shack, then wenflip a coin to see who gets to go turn on the heat while the rest of us crack the thermos of coffee. It only takes about one and a half cups of joe and the holes are ready and the shack is heated. Usually by 9 or so it’s fresh Walleye for breakfast. Oh crap I’m starting to shake again…

Love your site and already bookmarked it… I also love your writing, you have a natural talent. Would you consider writing advertorials?

I’ll be back…

Gord

]]> By: Clif http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-357 Clif Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:52:23 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=1488#comment-357 I thought I did good in getting out last weekend, but I didn't even consider bringing my waders and standing in ice water. Hardcore Rebecca, Hardcore. I thought I did good in getting out last weekend, but I didn’t even consider bringing my waders and standing in ice water. Hardcore Rebecca, Hardcore.

]]> By: Ken http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-356 Ken Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:57:29 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=1488#comment-356 Wow, that is dedication (I am sure that is the term you want us to use :o) Wow, that is dedication (I am sure that is the term you want us to use :o )

]]> By: Shoreman http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-355 Shoreman Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:56:37 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=1488#comment-355 Hey Rebecca. I know it's only the 22nd of January and your experiencing fishing withdrawl, but there's still time to catch something this year. We in the blog community have faith in you. I, on the other hand would like it to stop raining/snowing so I can get out and catch something. Mark Hey Rebecca. I know it’s only the 22nd of January and your experiencing fishing withdrawl, but there’s still time to catch something this year. We in the blog community have faith in you. I, on the other hand would like it to stop raining/snowing so I can get out and catch something.

Mark

]]> By: Kirk http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-354 Kirk Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:51:50 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=1488#comment-354 I couldn't tell if them hip boots was neoprene or not. No, girl, you need full on chest neoprenes. If you're worried about wading too deep and getting into trouble, just attach a check chord to your waist, tied to and anchor on the riverbank. You'll only go as far as the leash allows! For the record I have no quirks. None at all. I couldn’t tell if them hip boots was neoprene or not. No, girl, you need full on chest neoprenes. If you’re worried about wading too deep and getting into trouble, just attach a check chord to your waist, tied to and anchor on the riverbank. You’ll only go as far as the leash allows!

For the record I have no quirks. None at all.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-352 Rebecca Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:12:02 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=1488#comment-352 @Austin ~ If you look at the top picture, around the region of my arse, you will see hanging slightly below my fly pack is my lucky fishing hat hanging from said pack. Maybe, just maybe, if I had been wearing it instead of simply bringing it along for good measure the tone of this entry would have gone different ;-) @Kirk ~ If you look at the top picture, around the lower half of my bodily region, you shall observe waders that are indeed neoprene. I also have 3 layers of thermals, under armor and such on. I know, you don't see an actual 'coat' that is because I suffer from 'coat phobia' and cannot stand wearing them, lest I choke to death. I know, the quirks of fisherman. I'm sure you all have quirks as well...right??! @Austin ~ If you look at the top picture, around the region of my arse, you will see hanging slightly below my fly pack is my lucky fishing hat hanging from said pack. Maybe, just maybe, if I had been wearing it instead of simply bringing it along for good measure the tone of this entry would have gone different ;-)

@Kirk ~ If you look at the top picture, around the lower half of my bodily region, you shall observe waders that are indeed neoprene. I also have 3 layers of thermals, under armor and such on. I know, you don’t see an actual ‘coat’ that is because I suffer from ‘coat phobia’ and cannot stand wearing them, lest I choke to death.

I know, the quirks of fisherman. I’m sure you all have quirks as well…right??!

]]> By: Kirk http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-351 Kirk Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:51:41 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=1488#comment-351 Ah, yes...the trials of an obsession. It's safe to say that your need to fish is not going to hibernate, so you need to deal with it. Clearly you were underdressed- what were you thinking? First, you need some neoprene waders for fishing in the dead of winter in your neck of the woods. Don't bother with Goretex because by the time you get enough layers on they'll make your butt look big. Not that...well, never mind. Just get neoprenes. And wear a warm hat with flaps to cover your ears. I've often wondered and now it is clear from the photo of your rod, FLi means "Frozen Like ice". Good on ya for getting out and not giving up! Ah, yes…the trials of an obsession. It’s safe to say that your need to fish is not going to hibernate, so you need to deal with it. Clearly you were underdressed- what were you thinking? First, you need some neoprene waders for fishing in the dead of winter in your neck of the woods. Don’t bother with Goretex because by the time you get enough layers on they’ll make your butt look big. Not that…well, never mind. Just get neoprenes. And wear a warm hat with flaps to cover your ears.

I’ve often wondered and now it is clear from the photo of your rod, FLi means “Frozen Like ice”.

Good on ya for getting out and not giving up!

]]> By: Austin http://www.outdooress.com/2010/01/the-tale-of-two-frozen-skunk-fish/comment-page-1/#comment-350 Austin Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:26:47 +0000 http://www.outdooress.com/?p=1488#comment-350 It's because you didn't wear you lucky yellow hat. I wear mine everytime I go fishing now. You get mad props from me for bearing the cold water/weather. John Dollar, Grizzly Jim and I went out last week and managed to catch a few, however I'd be willing to bet that our weather was a heck of a lot warmer than yours. Here's hoping to the next fish you catch. It’s because you didn’t wear you lucky yellow hat. I wear mine everytime I go fishing now. You get mad props from me for bearing the cold water/weather. John Dollar, Grizzly Jim and I went out last week and managed to catch a few, however I’d be willing to bet that our weather was a heck of a lot warmer than yours. Here’s hoping to the next fish you catch.

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