TR: Peoples Republic of Awnold

Friday: too damn cold, Owens river not putting out.
Saturday: Driftboat on the Owens (7 mile drift in 1.25 straight line
distance in Bishop), partner lands many fish, I don't land one. I hook one
"Alper" (term for an Alper Ranch-raised stocky. Average 2-3 lb., some to 8
lb.) that breaks the hook on a #8 Hornberg. Partner laughs at me. Is
getting fly mounted. Laughs again. "Because I'm your friend, when you fall
on your face, I'll be there to laugh at your silly ass." This from a guy
that has no compucntion against putting a treble hook and Velvetta on the
end of his fly line. Life is cruel. Gary Brock of Brocks Fly Fishing is an
excellent guide.
Sunday: San Gabriel River - Raining. No fish moving.
Best thing about California: Baja-style Mexican food (taquitos, chimi w/ 1
1/2 lbs of stripped beef, Spanish rice, frijoles, guac, dos equis $8.50
Amerikun)
Worst thing about California: They've cornered the market on good Mexican
food and won't let it out of state.

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Frank Reid
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"Frank Reid" moc.deepselbac@diersicnarf wrote in message
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First of all, welcome to the Left Coast!

Friday: too damn cold, Owens river not putting out.
Saturday: Driftboat on the Owens (7 mile drift in 1.25 straight line
distance in Bishop), partner lands many fish, I don't land one.

I had a similar experience a couple of weeks ago on the Owens. The
gentleman I was fishing with landed *many* more fish than I did, and this
was despite his giving me the prime casting spots. Aaarrrgghh! (But thanks,
Danl). And I second your opinion about Gary being a good guide.

Best thing about California: Baja-style Mexican food (taquitos, chimi w/
1
1/2 lbs of stripped beef, Spanish rice, frijoles, guac, dos equis $8.50
Amerikun)
Worst thing about California: They've cornered the market on good Mexican
food and won't let it out of state.

Don't you see? We're going to license the stuff to the other states and
close the budget deficit that way. And people say we're screwballs...
Anyway, I hope your trip was a good one, and come again in a warmer month
when you can get into the Sierra high country to chase goldens!

Cheers,
Bill

"Frank Reid" moc.deepselbac@diersicnarf wrote in message
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First of all, welcome to the Left Coast!

Friday: too damn cold, Owens river not putting out.
Saturday: Driftboat on the Owens (7 mile drift in 1.25 straight line
distance in Bishop), partner lands many fish, I don't land one.

I had a similar experience a couple of weeks ago on the Owens. The
gentleman I was fishing with landed *many* more fish than I did, and this
was despite his giving me the prime casting spots. Aaarrrgghh! (But thanks,
Danl). And I second your opinion about Gary being a good guide.

Best thing about California: Baja-style Mexican food (taquitos, chimi w/
1
1/2 lbs of stripped beef, Spanish rice, frijoles, guac, dos equis $8.50
Amerikun)
Worst thing about California: They've cornered the market on good Mexican
food and won't let it out of state.

Don't you see? We're going to license the stuff to the other states and
close the budget deficit that way. And people say we're screwballs...
Anyway, I hope your trip was a good one, and come again in a warmer month
when you can get into the Sierra high country to chase goldens!

Cheers,
Bill

I had a similar experience a couple of weeks ago on the Owens. The
gentleman I was fishing with landed *many* more fish than I did, and this
was despite his giving me the prime casting spots. Aaarrrgghh! (But
thanks,
Danl). And I second your opinion about Gary being a good guide.

I first put a fly rod in this guy's hand. Thats gratitude for ya. By the
way, Gary had a orthotic boot on his foot recovering from an injury. Didn't
slow him down from dancing all over the boat.

Worst thing about California: They've cornered the market on good
Mexican
food and won't let it out of state.

Don't you see? We're going to license the stuff to the other states and
close the budget deficit that way. And people say we're screwballs...
Anyway, I hope your trip was a good one, and come again in a warmer month
when you can get into the Sierra high country to chase goldens!

Will do that. Found out that the best dinner in Bishop is at the bowling
ally, $11.95 for awesome prime rib and hamburgers that are out of this
world.
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Frank Reid
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Will do that. Found out that the best dinner in Bishop is at the bowling
ally, $11.95 for awesome prime rib and hamburgers that are out of this
world.
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Frank Reid
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You got that right, Frank. BTW, the bowling alley is about 27 feet from the
fleabag hotel where we stay in Bishop.

Danl

You got that right, Frank. BTW, the bowling alley is about 27 feet from the
fleabag hotel where we stay in Bishop.

Danl

And I was at the one next door. My friend and I rolled into town at
0100. The 60 plus year old lady at the hotel desk took one look at us
and asked "King or two Queens?" Politically correct? I don't think so.
Frank

"Frank Reid" wrote...
Best thing about California: Baja-style Mexican food (taquitos, chimi w/ 1
1/2 lbs of stripped beef, Spanish rice, frijoles, guac, dos equis $8.50
Amerikun)

:-)~

My CA friends all have a laugh at me because I attack all the "Ohs" (Albertos,
Robertos, Albeirtos, etc.) for all my dining when in SoCal. I'd rather sit in
the hotel room with a carne asada burrito, a quesadilla, and kerosene hot sauce
with a side of picadillo than go out to eat. Top it off with a Corona, a shot of
Cuervo and a good ball game on the TV and heaven is near.

Welcome back, Frank. Did you ride the ice storm home?
--
TL,
Tim
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On Mon, 15 Dec 2003, Frank Reid wrote:

Sunday: San Gabriel River - Raining. No fish moving.

I was about to head up there myself on Sunday were it not for the rain.

Mu

Sunday: San Gabriel River - Raining. No fish moving.

I was about to head up there myself on Sunday were it not for the rain.

Yeh, we had a mad dash down 14 to get there and hoped that something would
be around. Nothing, nada, didn't see a fish (which in that skinny water
shouldn't be so difficult). It was, however, a pretty hike and a really
nice walk. My friend normally uses a mountain bike to go up there and I can
see where that would be nice (as opposed to our six mile hike).

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Frank Reid
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