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Feb 23, 2021 14:40:18 #
smilenangler wrote:
In this time of covid, Feb. brings me a sense of normalcy. This is what I do, set and watch it snow and make my supply for the up coming season. I'll be fishing by the middle of March. Tight lines...
The Smilenangler.
Jack Higgins.
The Smilenangler.
Jack Higgins.
Beautiful art🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
Feb 23, 2021 14:53:08 #
You get a line and Ill get a pole and we will head down to the old fishing hole.
Feb 23, 2021 15:13:49 #
A couple of years ago my son and I floated the Madison. I didn't believe that my arm would ever get tired fly casting. We caught a bunch of fish and had the best guide. He told us that now we could tell everyone that we floated the Madison. I did learn there is a difference between drift fishing and wade fishing. Takes a while because we are slow learners. Really need to do it again. My son has all the tying materials now and I am just trying to wear out what I have left. Tried muskies on a fly-- no luck. Just remember---The time spent fishing is not subtracted from your life span.
Feb 23, 2021 15:23:52 #
Jack,
Your skill is admirable. Your terrestrials look fantastic. I’m very much a novice at tying, but I recall one of my first black ants, a relatively easy pattern. Nevertheless, it probably took me more than a hour to tie and when I was finally out on the stream and got to use it, I managed to snag it in a low-hanging branch on the first cast. I confess I may have uttered a four letter word or two...
Good luck out there.
Bob
Your skill is admirable. Your terrestrials look fantastic. I’m very much a novice at tying, but I recall one of my first black ants, a relatively easy pattern. Nevertheless, it probably took me more than a hour to tie and when I was finally out on the stream and got to use it, I managed to snag it in a low-hanging branch on the first cast. I confess I may have uttered a four letter word or two...
Good luck out there.
Bob
Feb 23, 2021 16:31:30 #
smilenangler wrote:
In this time of covid, Feb. brings me a sense of normalcy. This is what I do, set and watch it snow and make my supply for the up coming season. I'll be fishing by the middle of March. Tight lines...
The Smilenangler.
Jack Higgins.
The Smilenangler.
Jack Higgins.
I'm taking a second look. I think you are keeping something important alive in this age of mass-produced garbage
I've never gone fly fishing, but I can see how relaxing it would be and how tying your own flies is soothing - and a vanishing art to boot Good luck to you in the coming year 
Feb 23, 2021 18:50:56 #
docshark wrote:
Very nice. I just tied my first fly this past weekend.
>i< Doc
>i< Doc
they don't have to be pretty to catch fish...
Feb 23, 2021 18:51:41 #
Feb 23, 2021 18:53:09 #
Nikonbob wrote:
Jack,
Your skill is admirable. Your terrestrials look fantastic. I’m very much a novice at tying, but I recall one of my first black ants, a relatively easy pattern. Nevertheless, it probably took me more than a hour to tie and when I was finally out on the stream and got to use it, I managed to snag it in a low-hanging branch on the first cast. I confess I may have uttered a four letter word or two...
Good luck out there.
Bob
Your skill is admirable. Your terrestrials look fantastic. I’m very much a novice at tying, but I recall one of my first black ants, a relatively easy pattern. Nevertheless, it probably took me more than a hour to tie and when I was finally out on the stream and got to use it, I managed to snag it in a low-hanging branch on the first cast. I confess I may have uttered a four letter word or two...
Good luck out there.
Bob
funny but true, I've been there...
Feb 23, 2021 18:57:16 #
SpikeW wrote:
A couple of years ago my son and I floated the Mad... (show quote)
Glad for you and your son, my wife and I did the Green river (wyo. & Utah)greatest trip of my life.
My wife is good!
Feb 23, 2021 18:58:10 #
Hal81 wrote:
You get a line and Ill get a pole and we will head down to the old fishing hole.
you bet Hal...
Feb 23, 2021 19:26:27 #
Feb 23, 2021 19:42:58 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Great set, and setup. I'm too old to walk a stream anymore but I have my memories.
I hear that, my knees cry when I'm done.
Feb 24, 2021 03:47:39 #
smilenangler wrote:
they don't have to be pretty to catch fish...
Mine have turned out pretty good. Going to try an Adam's today. I see "Flood City PA." I take it you are in Johnstown. I was born in Altoona but grew up in Lancaster and Reading.
>i< Doc
Feb 24, 2021 09:52:22 #
docshark wrote:
Mine have turned out pretty good. Going to try an Adam's today. I see "Flood City PA." I take it you are in Johnstown. I was born in Altoona but grew up in Lancaster and Reading.
>i< Doc
>i< Doc
you are correct sir, try Adams parachutes, fairly easy...
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