Darrell from up here in Manitoba - I live just outside Winnipeg and have become a fly fishing … nut/freek/addict - but no purist - I believe everyone has the right to make their own decision - however wrong it may be This site was one of 2 instrumental sites in getting me fully going. The other is a local fly fishing board out of Winnipeg.
The short of it: After having the equipment 14+ years (using it off and on), finally finding place(s) to answer a few questions, I self taught myself with the info. I also got my son going when he was 7 (ok - he asked to try it). Now - 3 yrs later, I’m fully at it - flyin, tyin, learning still and havin a blast (picking up more equipment). Still have my oldest son with me tying and ffing - he kicked my can last November. Daughter (then 12) also came out with me once last year - brought in 9 beautiful 'bows.
Never thought I’d make it as far as I did. Scripting articles on home waters, offering advice to newcomers … I think I missed my calling … oh well, as long as I can keep enjoying this … madness and have fun at the same time. I keep things on the lighter side - lifes too serious everywhere else. If I’m upset … you’ll know it. But, we’re here … it’ll be FFing.
Our oldest son (2 other boys yet behind him) will be with me in the creeks of the Black Hills next week. Our daughter - not sure … ‘maybe’ is all I got - and that’s good enough for now.
Anyhow - Hats off to FAOL - it is truly a great informational/instructional site for beginners (and all) to come to.
darrell,
(yes - at times I tend to babble … sorry)
a wise man will hear and increase in learning;
and a man of understanding will acquire wise council
fcch - what all you got in them there waters ? How badly am I going to kick myself … spent time on exercise in Bagotville in … carp - can’t recall - ('87 or '88 I believe) sending parts up to Frobe. Never got to test the waters for wildlife. But, the wife sees my pics of the area and keeps pesterin me to head east … great area … got into the real poutine (before BK and KFC ruined it).
Hey DuFf - remember - you’re on a fault line there too … what area ?
Fishin ice cubes up in Frobe? Great place to get your hands on a polar bear or two, I have a few friends up there right now. Welcome aboard from the Maritimes,Darrel. Hope to see you in the Hut some evening. PS the best poutine/patate sauce fromage I ever had was in Trois Rivieres when I was 12-they use St Hubert BBQ sauce for the gravy. Chris,ever use it??
Tight Lines & Big Smiles
Take A Kid Fishing!!!
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Welcome aboard. Spent a fair amount of time in Maniotoba when I was younger (much younger). We used to fish the Whiteshell Lake and tribs.
Most of my childhood illnesses were taken care of at the hospital in Winnepeg. (Our local Doctor was also the town drunk.) Just a short drive across the border from Pembina County in North Dakota.
Chris - was there a # of times - excercise or on course. We saw the sights … just never spent time fishin. Got a great pic of some falls on the Saguenay about 1/2 way (maybe a little more) towards the St. L… Had a great foggy morning at Ville de la Baie for some hazy mornin shots (la Baie de Ha Ha ???) … missed a pic of the old pulp mill - I head thats been closed for a spell already (yeah - I love takin pics too).
Spent a bit of time in Chicoutimi during the evenings testing the local … spirits.
Had a great time - then joined the real world and been stuck here evern since.
I’m not overly predjudiced on fish species - I chase them all. Atlantics, pike, bows, bass, cats … I’m a trout nut - but gotta take my lumps with whats here about.
Thanks Ron. We’ll see what we can swap on the Roseau or the Pine Creek a bit further east.
Flyangler - What area are you heading for ? (bring bug juice … we’re getting ready to start crating and exporting skeeters - they should drop off by then … maybe - they’ve been pretty relentless so far)
This site was one of 2 instrumental sites in getting me fully going. The other is a local fly fishing board out of Winnipeg.
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