TR: ROFF's redeeming value

July 3 was probably one of the nicest July days on record in western
Massachusetts. Beautifully sunny, low humidity, mild temperatures, and
rolling puffy clouds. These were the kind of clouds with which you could
play "I see a . . . bunny rabbit!" Fortunately for me, the stars and good
weather aligned with my ability to grab a day off from work at the same time
Bill Claspy sent one of his roaming Ohio friends this way by the name of
Mark.

Keep in mind that when Bill came out this way for a visit, the local roffian
force gathered so we could show the great abundance of nice, fat rainbow
trout in the area. Bill caught one trout. . . and stayed atop the leader
board with that stat for the entire day. This time it was a quest. Not just
any run-of-the-mill quest, but a "beat the pants off of Bill" quest. Mark
succeeded, while (in typical host fashion) I caught zilch. We both had a
great time, though, and Mark caught one of the most spectacularly colored
rainbow trout I can ever remember seeing. We were able to meet up with
fisherman-extraordinaire, George Adams who, once again, caught fish in
places other fishermen couldn't. Mark and I fished until it got too dark to
see, with Mark pulling up five or six *very* nice fish. The only bad part of
the day was that Mark had to rush back to Boston for some family
obligations, so we were unable to toast the day's success.

The really cool thing about all this is I was able to fish with another new
friend because of this medium. Thanks, Bill, for sending one helluva nice
guy out my way. It made a grand excuse for ditching work and leaving those
troubles behind for a while.
--
TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj

On Jul 9, 4:38 pm, "Tim J." wrote:
July 3 was probably one of the nicest July days on record in western
Massachusetts. Beautifully sunny, low humidity, mild temperatures, and
rolling puffy clouds. These were the kind of clouds with which you could
play "I see a . . . bunny rabbit!" Fortunately for me, the stars and good
weather aligned with my ability to grab a day off from work at the same time
Bill Claspy sent one of his roaming Ohio friends this way by the name of
Mark.

Keep in mind that when Bill came out this way for a visit, the local roffian
force gathered so we could show the great abundance of nice, fat rainbow
trout in the area. Bill caught one trout. . . and stayed atop the leader
board with that stat for the entire day. This time it was a quest. Not just
any run-of-the-mill quest, but a "beat the pants off of Bill" quest. Mark
succeeded, while (in typical host fashion) I caught zilch. We both had a
great time, though, and Mark caught one of the most spectacularly colored
rainbow trout I can ever remember seeing. We were able to meet up with
fisherman-extraordinaire, George Adams who, once again, caught fish in
places other fishermen couldn't. Mark and I fished until it got too dark to
see, with Mark pulling up five or six *very* nice fish. The only bad part of
the day was that Mark had to rush back to Boston for some family
obligations, so we were unable to toast the day's success.

The really cool thing about all this is I was able to fish with another new
friend because of this medium. Thanks, Bill, for sending one helluva nice
guy out my way. It made a grand excuse for ditching work and leaving those
troubles behind for a while.
--
TL,
Tim
-------------------------http://css.sbcma.com/timj

Good to hear that Mark hooked up. I stayed for about a half hour after
you guys went upstream, Moved a couple more fish but no hookups.
Fished Thursday AM and this Monday AM with limited success. Still some
water coming over the top, and I think the higher water temps are
slowing down the action. Should get a lot better in a week or so, so
clear your desk so you can take an afternoon off.

On Jul 9, 4:38 pm, "Tim J." wrote:

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The really cool thing about all this is I was able to fish with another new
friend because of this medium. Thanks, Bill, for sending one helluva nice
guy out my way. It made a grand excuse for ditching work and leaving those
troubles behind for a while.

Macht nichts. Mark has even acted as my personal proxy at Penns.
He's actually a better fishing companion than me because he doesn't go
in for any of that poetry crap.

But since you have engaged in TRUE ROFFian NEFARIOUS ACTION with your
bald face lies about last June, let me set the record straight. Yes,
I was the first to land a fish that day, and it was a very nice
rainbow, but later that day I managed to bamboozle a few brookies as
well. And that tall chap who made the Trip for the Day (he with the
Winston rod and beguiling laugh) also hooked at least one or two,
although his methods were questionable.

:-)

Hope to have a reprise sometime soon, Tim.

B

wrote:

Macht nichts. Mark has even acted as my personal proxy at Penns.
He's actually a better fishing companion than me because he doesn't go
in for any of that poetry crap.

I dunno about that. Jeff M. is already on record saying that he
would have welcomed some poetry after spending a day listening to
Wolfgang and me talk. :-)

But since you have engaged in TRUE ROFFian NEFARIOUS ACTION with your
bald face lies about last June, let me set the record straight. Yes,
I was the first to land a fish that day, and it was a very nice
rainbow, but later that day I managed to bamboozle a few brookies as
well. And that tall chap who made the Trip for the Day (he with the
Winston rod and beguiling laugh) also hooked at least one or two,
although his methods were questionable.

You mean he's a .... [wait for it] ... nymph fisherman?!


Chuck Vance (oh, the humanity)

typed:
On Jul 9, 4:38 pm, "Tim J." wrote:

snip

The really cool thing about all this is I was able to fish with
another new friend because of this medium. Thanks, Bill, for sending
one helluva nice guy out my way. It made a grand excuse for ditching
work and leaving those troubles behind for a while.

Macht nichts. Mark has even acted as my personal proxy at Penns.
He's actually a better fishing companion than me because he doesn't go
in for any of that poetry crap.

But since you have engaged in TRUE ROFFian NEFARIOUS ACTION with your
bald face lies about last June, let me set the record straight. Yes,
I was the first to land a fish that day, and it was a very nice
rainbow, but later that day I managed to bamboozle a few brookies as
well. And that tall chap who made the Trip for the Day (he with the
Winston rod and beguiling laugh) also hooked at least one or two,
although his methods were questionable.

Oh. I must have been thinking about me.

Hope to have a reprise sometime soon, Tim.

Oh goody! More lies for me!
--
TL,
Tim
-------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

On Jul 12, 10:47 am, "Tim J."
wrote:
typed:

Hope to have a reprise sometime soon, Tim.

Oh goody! More lies for me!

And it seems to me that there is a side trip to Connecticut that we
need to make as well for some Sloane-ing (after we phone ahead to
ensure success :-). Might even have to invite Chuck along for that.

And while y'all are distracted by a discussion of politics, I'll slip
off to Amherst to see... well, you know...

Bill

typed:
On Jul 12, 10:47 am, "Tim J."
wrote:
typed:

Hope to have a reprise sometime soon, Tim.

Oh goody! More lies for me!

And it seems to me that there is a side trip to Connecticut that we
need to make as well for some Sloane-ing (after we phone ahead to
ensure success :-). Might even have to invite Chuck along for that.

And while y'all are distracted by a discussion of politics,

That'll be a short discussion. Talking politics usually falls into my "no
good can come from this" bucket.

I'll slip off to Amherst to see... well, you know...

Chuck and I will be in Amherst, too, but we'll wait for you at The Moan and
Dove
( http://www.themoananddove.com/images...r/taps-01.html ). You can
meet up with us there after you tire of your poetry hooligans.
--
TL,
Tim
-------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

George Adams typed:
snip
Fished Thursday AM and this Monday AM with limited success. Still some
water coming over the top, and I think the higher water temps are
slowing down the action. Should get a lot better in a week or so, so
clear your desk so you can take an afternoon off.

I'm game. Keep an eye on the sky. . .
--
TL,
Tim
---------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj/