TB

P.S. I sent a long ass email. All the details of previously asked questions of me are therein. (Hugs)Indy

Nothing I can say that hasn’t already been said (sounds like a Beatles song), but I’ll say them anyway, or else – what’s the point of commenting???

Fly fishing in the dead of winter is ALWAYS brutally tough, unless you happen to be fishing a spring creek that flows a constant temp. A few degree increase in water temp often makes the lethargic, non-biting fish a little more willing to eat, but short of that, I’ve always found it to be an exercise in futility.

But I’ll take the “exercise” anyway I can get it!

The lack of fish catching translating directly into lack of blog posting is a tough one – I’ve been struggling here with the same thing, as is evidenced by my posting of summer garden shots. Still, we’re all thinking/dreaming/planning/waiting to go fishing, so actually going – even with the dreaded skunk looming – is better. I haven’t wet a line since the 2nd week of November, and may not be able to until April 2.

The one suggestion I DO have for you is to walk directly into the closest barb wire fence while wearing your new waders – at least you’ll get to experience the wet, tortorous numbing of your feet again!

On the bright side – you have developed quite an avid group of followers in a short time – keep up the great posts, fish or no fish.

Oh yeah – I just got a new Samsung digital camera that has a FRONT LCD as well as the usual one on the back. Now I can actually see the framing of the image when I use a self timer or do the self-portrait. (Although I DO think your half portrait is quite artistic)

Wolfy

Dave

The number one reason you did not catch fish that day, which you failed to mention Rebecca, is that it is possible that the fishing sucked that day, not you. It happens.

It’s always a joy to read your posts. The fishing will improve. Now, what about that invitation for an all-expenses paid trip for me to come up there and photograph you catching all kinds of fish, Darlin’?

Regards,
Kentucky Jim

Read an old post on my blog – it’s not just you.

http://rob-abadbackcastandotherinanemusings.blogspot.com/2009/06/fishless_14.html

@Idaho Dan ~ It was nice to get out of the house yesterday, despite the partial snow and rain. I did forget to blame the weather in my list! I’ll make a reason number 11….the fish were smart enough not to come out and play when it’s so damn cold outside, yet the human (thats me) showed up as a party of one, plus dog.

I do like the picture of Bandon. I wish I could blame it on my dog.

@Colorado Angler ~ It certainly seems like the curse of starting a fishing blog. If work is drastically reducing your amount of time on the water I would suggest doing either 1 of 2 things. 1)Win the lottery (and don’t forget me and my sage advice when you win) or 2) Explain to the boss you’ll work more effectively if you are afforded more time on the river….

@MtCreel ~ Thank you and I promise to keep it reel

@Kirk ~ Ya know I am but a loyal reader of your drivel even if some of the unaccomplishment rubs off on innocent readers (just my unproven theory). As for temps of the river. No comment (I didn’t check because obviously, I had full belief in my abilities to tempt even the most lethargic trout) I suppose it’s time to go technical. I will continue to embrace my misery and fling flies relentlessly.

@Clif ~ I will consider your words as encouragment to keep writing even if I reek of skunk….

@Wandering Owl ~ Thank you about the photo! I’m not skilled in the self portrait department (I need lessons from the chicks on Facebook) and holding fly rod, camera and begging Bandon to look at the camera with me while standing in the middle of the river was…tricky ~

I actually think that photo of Bandon and you is awesome.

Thanks for the nod of validation. While I maintain that I’ve done nothing in my blog to spread a viral contamination or cast a dark cloud of despair your way, I am glad you read my drivel. But back to what the problem is for you…Suggesting the obvious here, have you taken a temperature reading of the waters you’ve been plying? Probably well below the magic mark of 40ish degrees, eh? The trouts aren’t ignoring you on a personal level, they’re just ignoring you because they’re cold and lethargic and not in the mood. Warmer days are ahead, and your catching will increase. But meanwhile, embrace the misery…write about not catching fish. These are the times that test one’s mettle both as an angler and a writer. Dig deep and embrace your inner unaccomplishments

Good stuff…

If you build it, they won’t bite. OR….the company that you work for actually starts making you WORK, and your water time becomes drastically reduced.

Other than that, it’s all good and I’m not bitter at all….