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I witnessed a bald eagle swim a fish to shore and drag it out. I assumed it must have been a big one. But even crazier was a time on a high cascades lake I watched an eagle take a trout away from an osprey in midair. That osprey made noises I've never heard from an osprey before or...

I always thought it a shame that the sign on a lake that says "fly fishing only" means that's the only way you're allowed to fish and not that's the only activity that's allowed there. This impossible dream comes from witnessing lakes, especially in central Oregon, being loved to death by the...

"Wet Flies" by Dave Hughes. Wish I'd read this years ago. Lotsa good usable info.

Fished the Firehole back in '94 and landed a couple small trout on bwo dries. That evening in West Yellowstone we had dinner in a restaurant and started out having cocktails in the bar. A fellow was telling us what a great day he had on that same river and we bought him a scotch rocks and...

A UPS circle of honor hat. Hope he got lots of kudos and congrats for that.

Thankyou all for your condolences. There is so much more I could have said about the amazing attributes of Harley and what he meant to us but knowing you are all dog lovers I'm sure you are already aware. The squirrels here probably feel a little safer now although they never had reason for...

Sadly had to say our last goodbyes to this little papillon named Harley. He was a great dog and was with us 17+ years. Gonna miss him.

I wish the memory in my Cortland intermediate line was as bad as mine, but it ain't. At lease if memory servers me right. It helps to stretch them out a bit before going out, especially in cold weather. They still help catch a lot of fish so I put up with the coiling. Years ago I had...

I helped at derbies locally for several years. It is fun. I would bait the hook with a worm but would pinch off a piece before casting the bobber into the lake . After handing the pole to the boy or girl I would turn to the mom and say hold this. They would just instinctively hold out...

Get wading boots on, step into a stream and wet a line. Then post a photo of first fish of the year.

I have a tshirt that says this....:p

Yeah man.....I can dig it dude. Breaking out my Cheech and Chong CD's.

Might notify Salmon Creek Fly Fishers club. I didn't think many boats floated down stream of Daybreak. Where would they get out if not clear down to La Center?

Glad to hear things went well and hope the early detection makes you cancer free. I waited several months before deciding to get tested and I'm happy to say my mammogram showed a benign lump which is common in "old" men. It was stupid to wait so long but a relief to get that result. I...

Going in for my exam for the same reason on Friday. Was just passing it off as an old guy thing until had my annual visit. Hope it's something benign but after reading these posts I'm a little worried. Still recovering from fractured hip so don't need more probs. I'm joining in...

Go take an aerial fornication at a circumnavigating pastry. ;)

When I first saw the words rod sock I thought you were talking about condoms. Nevermind that. I carry my rods in rod cases and leave the reels on which is more convenient. My rod socks and tubes stay home. I've also been know to tie a fly on before I load up and turn the rod sections...

There is a big difference in Eagles and Ducks in the way they fly. Eagles are soar in big lazy easy going circles but a Duck flies from point A to point B in straight line in a serious businesslike don't mess around fashion. When a Duck flies over I raise my fist in a Duck power salute...

the blah blah blah reason I assume others are "youngster" is because I'm 83 and have a great grand daughter in the Air Force. I enjoy being around youngsters and have taken many of them fishing. In fact, now that I think about it, all my fishing buddies are youngsters. Sigh.

Much thanks, I hope to back on the water by May.