Clavemeister's Penn's Report-Part 3

.....and the final one(blessedly)....Now, where was I....Oh, yes, preparing to
get some sleep Thursday night in order to fish at dawn on Friday. As Handyman
and I were winding down, we glimpse a headlamp moving quickly from the woods to
the trailer. This was followed by a rapping on the door. Ah, a ROFFian in need
of the bathroom! No, it was Frank Reid, asking for a metal spoon and cooking
pot! He has seen a large bear attacking his cooler behind his tent. He grabs
the utensils,and heads back to the fray. Ever helpful, Mike and I remain in the
trailer.
The woodsy silence is punctuated first by metallic banging, then by the
slamming of truck doors. Horn noises and engine sounds follow. Eventually,
Frank returns, noting that all the bear did was move about 20 feet, showing
little if any fear of man. Now, despite the fact that black bears have little
aggression, and no track record of human attack, the fact that this was not
showing fear more than justified the retreat of Frank(and Wolfgang).
Examination of their camp the next morning revealed several tears in Frank's
tent(previously, the Taj Mahal of camping tents, I might add), a really
ripped-up milk carton and damaged coolers. His back pain medications were
either consumed or spread about, as well. All this commotion prevented any
morning fishing on my part, but I had done well the prior day, and was quite
satisfied.
All in all, it was a good clave. The weather was decent, the scenery
beautiful, the company wonderful. Fishing was difficult, but good. I departed
camp, leaving behind Handyman, Roger, Makela, Reid, Tim C and the returned
Bruce Fisher.
A phone report last night informed me that the Drakes had started hatching in
Millheim, so more outrageous fishing reports may ensue. I want to thank the
following for their attendance: Handyman Mike Shaw, Bruce Fisher, Mike Makela,
Gene Cyprich, Lou Teletski, Walt Winter, Monty(sp?), Tim Carter, Bill Claspy,
Jeff Miller, "Indian" Joe MacIntosh, Frank Reid, Wolfgang S., Dave Gunnett,
Joel
Axelrad, Tom Gibson, Vince Norris, John "asadi" Baker, and most especially
Roger Ohlund, who I hope finally got his big fish!
A quick addendum: discussion was held during lobster night regarding moving
the clave back a week or two to around Memorial Day. I will consult with Rudy,
the Hemlock Acres owner, to see if all cabin space can be blocked off within
this timeframe for ROFF. I will post, as soon as I know more details. Thanks
again, for all who made Penns Clave IV a great event!!!
Tom

In article , Tom
Littleton wrote:

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I want to thank the
following for their attendance: Handyman Mike Shaw, Bruce Fisher, Mike Makela,
Gene Cyprich, Lou Teletski, Walt Winter, Monty(sp?), Tim Carter, Bill Claspy,
Jeff Miller, "Indian" Joe MacIntosh, Frank Reid, Wolfgang S., Dave Gunnett,
Joel
Axelrad, Tom Gibson, Vince Norris, John "asadi" Baker, and most especially
Roger Ohlund, who I hope finally got his big fish!

I see now the breakfast ditching was on purpose! I did actully show up
for a bit!

Allen

Gack!!!!! I knew I was omitting at least one individual!! I remembered Allan
Epps, mentioned back in part one, but not in time to beat him to pointing out
the oversight. Luckily, I am back in time to point out that Wayne Hart also
attended briefly. Apologies(although pointedly shunned on ROFF) to both of
those fine gentlemen!!!!
Tom
p.s. I actually have a fine picture of Mr. Epps at Big Fishing Creek, angling
for
godsakes!

In article , Tom
Littleton wrote:

Gack!!!!! I knew I was omitting at least one individual!! I remembered Allan
Epps, mentioned back in part one, but not in time to beat him to pointing out
the oversight. Luckily, I am back in time to point out that Wayne Hart also
attended briefly. Apologies(although pointedly shunned on ROFF) to both of
those fine gentlemen!!!!
Tom
p.s. I actually have a fine picture of Mr. Epps at Big Fishing Creek, angling
for
godsakes!

No problem Tom, Despite my short time there I had a great time and
caught a 30 inch fish in three increments. Thanks for the hospitality
at Clave Central. Had a great time talking to and fishing with Roger
and you folks out west should make sure he get's there. We all tried
to explain just how diverse the US is but I think you have to see PA
and Montana yourself to truly appreciate it.
I did lose one big fish on Sunday about a half mile below the trestle
on a black stonefly nymph. Made it home in about three hours via a new
route that Tom suggested 45-140-11/15-83.

Now packing up to head up to RI and Maine Thursday to fish with the
Pirate.

Allen

Allen writes:
Now packing up to head up to RI and Maine Thursday to fish with the
Pirate.

bastid!
Tom

Tom Littleton wrote:
....and the final one(blessedly)....Now, where was I....Oh, yes, preparing to
get some sleep Thursday night in order to fish at dawn on Friday. As Handyman
and I were winding down, we glimpse a headlamp moving quickly from the woods to
the trailer. This was followed by a rapping on the door. Ah, a ROFFian in need
of the bathroom! No, it was Frank Reid, asking for a metal spoon and cooking
pot! He has seen a large bear attacking his cooler behind his tent. He grabs
the utensils,and heads back to the fray. Ever helpful, Mike and I remain in the
trailer.
The woodsy silence is punctuated first by metallic banging, then by the
slamming of truck doors. Horn noises and engine sounds follow. Eventually,
Frank returns, noting that all the bear did was move about 20 feet, showing
little if any fear of man. Now, despite the fact that black bears have little
aggression, and no track record of human attack, the fact that this was not
showing fear more than justified the retreat of Frank(and Wolfgang).
Examination of their camp the next morning revealed several tears in Frank's
tent(previously, the Taj Mahal of camping tents, I might add), a really
ripped-up milk carton and damaged coolers. His back pain medications were
either consumed or spread about, as well. All this commotion prevented any
morning fishing on my part, but I had done well the prior day, and was quite
satisfied.
All in all, it was a good clave. The weather was decent, the scenery
beautiful, the company wonderful. Fishing was difficult, but good. I departed
camp, leaving behind Handyman, Roger, Makela, Reid, Tim C and the returned
Bruce Fisher.
A phone report last night informed me that the Drakes had started hatching in
Millheim, so more outrageous fishing reports may ensue. I want to thank the
following for their attendance: Handyman Mike Shaw, Bruce Fisher, Mike Makela,
Gene Cyprich, Lou Teletski, Walt Winter, Monty(sp?), Tim Carter, Bill Claspy,
Jeff Miller, "Indian" Joe MacIntosh, Frank Reid, Wolfgang S., Dave Gunnett,
Joel
Axelrad, Tom Gibson, Vince Norris, John "asadi" Baker, and most especially
Roger Ohlund, who I hope finally got his big fish!
A quick addendum: discussion was held during lobster night regarding moving
the clave back a week or two to around Memorial Day. I will consult with Rudy,
the Hemlock Acres owner, to see if all cabin space can be blocked off within
this timeframe for ROFF. I will post, as soon as I know more details. Thanks
again, for all who made Penns Clave IV a great event!!!
Tom

Thanks Tom for the reports and thanks for bein' a good 'ole
clavemeister. Monty had a good time and sez he wants to return
someday.

I will do my damndest to try and stay longer next year.

see ya on the river...

wally

Allen Epps wrote in message:



No problem Tom, Despite my short time there I had a great time and
caught a 30 inch fish in three increments. Thanks for the hospitality
at Clave Central. Had a great time talking to and fishing with Roger
and you folks out west should make sure he get's there. We all tried
to explain just how diverse the US is but I think you have to see PA
and Montana yourself to truly appreciate it.

Hopefully we can talk Roger into coming out to the Montanta Clave.

I did lose one big fish on Sunday about a half mile below the trestle
on a black stonefly nymph.

Ahh yes, did I mention Stoneflies do actully work??

Made it home in about three hours via a new
route that Tom suggested 45-140-11/15-83.

That's the ticket..



Allen

Good to see you again Allen. Hope to get more time from ya next year.
If we do the Drake week, ya have to come up for an extended stay..

Mike

(Tom Littleton) wrote in message The woodsy silence is punctuated first by metallic banging, then by the
slamming of truck doors. Horn noises and engine sounds follow. Eventually,
Frank returns, noting that all the bear did was move about 20 feet, showing
little if any fear of man.

Come on, it was Frank..

Now, despite the fact that black bears have little
aggression, and no track record of human attack, the fact that this was not
showing fear more than justified the retreat of Frank(and Wolfgang).
Examination of their camp the next morning revealed several tears in Frank's
tent(previously, the Taj Mahal of camping tents, I might add), a really
ripped-up milk carton and damaged coolers. His back pain medications were
either consumed or spread about, as well.

I still giggle at the fact the another location in the campground a
few loose piles of Bear crap were found. Besides the pain killers,
Claspy's Donuts, a bunch of butter, and a few other tidbits, he
devoured a bunch of grain and nut cereal which seems to be a perfect
laxative recipe for good ole Smokey (it couldn't have been the
Hungarian Barley Stewm which was excellent as always for Raflle
night). The only thing that bear did for a few days was probably
sleep and ****...

A phone report last night informed me that the Drakes had started hatching in
Millheim, so more outrageous fishing reports may ensue.

Yeah man...it was wonderous to see them at Weikert on Saturday night
emerging by the billions (billions and billions...) We fished in a
place where we hadn't before so I did more spotting than catchin, but
I know where they live now..


A quick addendum: discussion was held during lobster night regarding moving
the clave back a week or two to around Memorial Day. I will consult with Rudy,
the Hemlock Acres owner, to see if all cabin space can be blocked off within
this timeframe for ROFF.

I'm in for next year..

I will post, as soon as I know more details. Thanks
again, for all who made Penns Clave IV a great event!!!


Including both Mike, and your, hospitality. A home away from home for
many a weary fisherman. I think about mid-week I saw a bunch of
Roffians in a zombie like haze. Don't think it was the refreshments
in most cases, but more the exhausting schedule of fishing because we
did not have much down time this year. The adrenalin rush got us
through the rest of the week.

Tom

Many images still popping up in my mind, and catching up on my company
e-mail in my absence (972 e-amils while I was away) but hope to get to
hat trip report by July or so..ya may have to attend the Western Clave
to get the detail.

Mike