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Joe
If I didn't know any better, I'd swear you were fishing the same lake that Rick Z fishes. Sounds like something or someone he'd run into. Anyway, good story. Nice to read that those blue gills kept you occupied.
Off topic, but the gills are starting to turn on up here in Central IA. Caught two large ones yesterday afternoon. Both were in the 9" to 10" range with big shoulders.
The part that I can't believe is that he was using something that was not a Hares Ear.
Maybe we are starting to influence him a little.
Rick
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You know Rick you might be right. Took him long enough *G* Now when he starts fishing black/olive woolly buggers, then he has arrived. *S*
What are those?
Rick
Okay Rick I'll come clean. Yesterday afternoon I was fishing my favorite blue gill pond. The two monsters I caught came on a Bead Head Peacock Sword Nymph. Black ostrich herl with a green mallard hackle. In all honesty I never tried the WB.
WOW
you not using a bugger and Joe not using a Hares Ear.
The world may come to an end.
Rick
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Well, fellas, in my own defense I should point out that carrying a second fly rod in my canoe (which I do now) has given me the luxury of considering non-Hares Ear nymph offerings. It's a strange feeling but I'm gradually getting used to having the option.
As for the PTN tandem used in that story, I only did that because my #10 solo HE was sinking too quick in the 18-inch deep water, and getting hung up too much. The #16 PTNs, being lighter, ran shallower. And the way those PTN's were tied, someone had given them close to the same body mass as a #10 HE. So I doubled them up and it worked great.
VERY nerve-racking business, using a tandem rig in stick-filled shallows. I lost some good nymphs that day, and I hate losing gear.
Coming soon, probably, maybe, and don't hold your breath: I try using (gasp!) a floating insect imitator to catch surfacing crappies.
Joe
"Better small than not at all."
Easy now Joe. Change is good. But so much so soon? *G*
Just when I thought I was being a good influece on Joe and getting him to broaden his horizons. Guess I will have to keep trying.
I am not sure we can get anglerdave to make that many changes at one time. He didn't even want to use my flies when he came fishing with me.
Rick
Now Rick. I was just trying to be polite that's all. Besides, you know what a shy and quiet fellow I am. *G*
Quiet? Polite? Shy? I just blew coffee out of my nose on that one!!!! Sheeze!!
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Trouts don't live in ugly places
Now Betty I have turned over a new leaf. Tempted as I was to reply to the guy that wants to buy his girl friend a fly rod. I came real close to posting. 'Buy her a good fillet knife instead, so she can clean and cook your fish for you.' But I didn't..........aaarrrggghhh!
AAARRRAAAGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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and i was going to say (to the guy who wants to buy his girlfriend a fly rod) "buy her the crappiest, hardest to cast rod there is so she'll get frustrated and leave you alone," but, inspired by the new angler dave, I didn't!
Gee Dave. It does my heart good to know that I can provide such inspiration. After all you could have added that to be sure the fillet knife is of good quality. But you didn't and I'm proud of you for that.
evil dave, you are an inspiration to us all. in fact, i was surprised you weren't chosen the new pope!
Quiet? Shy? Polite? You bet!! EVIL, EVIL twins, separated at birth! Looks like I need to smack you around a bit!
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Dave. If I had been elected Pope, the first thing I would have needed to do, was excommunicate Betty. http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/biglaugha.gif
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Wellllllll...THAT's a little harsh, don't ya think? Haul out the plank!!!
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That is harsh! I'd suggest trying an exorcism first. If that didn't work, you could go with the excommunication...
as the sherrif in cool hand luke says,
"what we have here is a failure to excommunicate..."
Dave I have considered your suggestion for excorcism for Betty. You can only drive out so much evilness, so excommunication still seems to be the best option.
But hey Dave I'm thinking of cannonizing you. The fact that you can catch fish and write about it is a miracle in my book any day.
hey, and don't forget not catch fish and write about it! and i've often taken just one fish and multiplied it so that it could feed thousands, at least in print! and if we had a 'saint dave's day' it could be just like another st. patrick's day--a great excuse to drink in excess!
I here by cannonize you. Saint Dave. Patron Saint of Strippers, I mean Striper Fisherman.
ok, let's think when st. dave's day can be...we have new years as a drinking day, and st. patricks day, and fourth of july, so i'm thinking a day in the fall...
maybe st. dave's day can be betty's birthday???
That'd be great!! I celebrate EVERYDAY as a birthday! The ones I wake up on, at least! So far, I've managed to be there!
Raise a glass! Celebrate Saturday, a leaf opening, the sun coming up....or going down! I'm ready!!
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so betty, you're saying everyday can be st. dave's day? i'm with you! now we just need to get it declared a national holiday!