Which comes first?

"Tom Nakashima" wrote in message news:es9fdk$cj0
Don't get me wrong, I not one who catches fish every time I go out, I
really have to work at it, but I try to give myself the best opportunity
to catch a fish.

Like Tim, I'm in agreement with you all the way, except that I do enjoy a
good cigar from time to time. As for the approach (and I'm anything but a
great fisherman), I am usually very patient and stealthy as you descibe.
(and for that I owe a debt of gratitude to Mr. Miller's company on Wilson's
Creek a while back.) Not only to scout out the river, but also because all
of the aspects of the experience are as valuable as the actual fishing. I'm
not there to catch fish, and I'm in no hurry to do so. I'm there to go
fishing, and the streamside observations and approach are part of that; to
be enjoyed, not rushed through. And frankly, if the trout don't like the
smell of a good Montecristo, it doesn't lessen my enjoyment of either.

Joe F.

"rb608" wrote in message
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"Tom Nakashima" wrote in message news:es9fdk$cj0
Don't get me wrong, I not one who catches fish every time I go out, I
really have to work at it, but I try to give myself the best opportunity
to catch a fish.

Like Tim, I'm in agreement with you all the way, except that I do enjoy a
good cigar from time to time. As for the approach (and I'm anything but a
great fisherman),

As one of my friends at the casting pond says, "We're always learning."
And enjoying the sport as well.

I am usually very patient and stealthy as you descibe.

Yes, I'm a firm believer that patients is the key in fly-fishing.

(and for that I owe a debt of gratitude to Mr. Miller's company on
Wilson's Creek a while back.) Not only to scout out the river, but also
because all of the aspects of the experience are as valuable as the actual
fishing. I'm not there to catch fish, and I'm in no hurry to do so. I'm
there to go fishing, and the streamside observations and approach are part
of that; to be enjoyed, not rushed through. And frankly, if the trout
don't like the smell of a good Montecristo, it doesn't lessen my enjoyment
of either.
Joe F.

I have a friend who really gets ****ed when he doesn't catch fish. Sort of
ruins the whole trip if he's dwelling on it the whole time. Me, I could care
less, I'm still going to eat good. I don't mind how my friends fish, or what
they smoke, or how many fish they catch, or how big the fish is. I sort of
do my own thing and enjoy the sport.

I just met another angler at the Pleasanton show last week, found out we
live near by. We're going to hook up on the Yuba river next week if it isn't
blown out.
fwiw,
-tom

"Tom Nakashima" wrote in message
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Yes, I'm a firm believer that patients is the key in fly-fishing.
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I thought that you worked in high tech. That statement would make more sense
if you were a Dr.or dentist. 8)

Bob Weinberger - Snowed in in La Grande, OR and bored to the point of nit
picking spelling & math errors in posts.

"Bob Weinberger" wrote in message
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Bob Weinberger - Snowed in in La Grande, OR and bored to the point of nit
picking spelling & math errors in posts.


I hear that Bob!

17 inches of the white crud over the last week, not a lot compared to others
over that length of time, however we have had over 100 inches fall this year
so far...

Whiteout in the N.W.,
JT
Does the "O" do anything this time of year, wonder what kind of shape it
will be in after last years high water?

"JT" wrote in message
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Does the "O" do anything this time of year, wonder what kind of shape it
will be in after last years high water?
I've heard reports of some spotty BWO & Midge action and even a rumor of
some caught on Skwala Dries. Some but not all the fish are reportedly quite
skinny (probably those recovering from the spawn). I'll probably head over
there with the next warmer weather & decent road conditions.

Bob Weinberger La Grande, OR

Tom Nakashima wrote:



Yes, I'm a firm believer that patients is the key in fly-fishing.



damn...must be all that cigar smoke? g

"jeff" wrote in message
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Tom Nakashima wrote:



Yes, I'm a firm believer that patients is the key in fly-fishing.



damn...must be all that cigar smoke? g

or, he fishes with Reid. Before the weekend is out, he
is generally a patient at some facility nearby, at least
in my experienceg
Tom

rb608 typed:
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I'm there to go fishing,
and the streamside observations and approach are part of that; to be
enjoyed, not rushed through. And frankly, if the trout don't like
the smell of a good Montecristo, it doesn't lessen my enjoyment of
either.

You da man, Joe. Pick up a Hoyo de Monterey Dark Sumatra - the bigger, the
better. You won't be disappointed, and you'll have enough left in your
pocket to buy that club for clubbing the water as you dash into the river
just upstream from Jeff. And if upstream just happens to be upwind, all the
better. ;-)
--
TL,
Tim
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Tim J. wrote:

rb608 typed:
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I'm there to go fishing,
and the streamside observations and approach are part of that; to be
enjoyed, not rushed through. And frankly, if the trout don't like
the smell of a good Montecristo, it doesn't lessen my enjoyment of
either.


You da man, Joe. Pick up a Hoyo de Monterey Dark Sumatra - the bigger, the
better. You won't be disappointed, and you'll have enough left in your
pocket to buy that club for clubbing the water as you dash into the river
just upstream from Jeff. And if upstream just happens to be upwind, all the
better. ;-)

joe can club and smoke upstream and upwind of me anyday...i've got just
the spot. pleasant stroll for him down to the stream from hooper
bald...i'll begin above the junction and we'll meet at middle falls.
better bring a pocket full of smokes joe.

jeff

jeff wrote:

joe can club and smoke upstream and upwind of me anyday...i've got just
the spot. pleasant stroll for him down to the stream from hooper
bald...i'll begin above the junction and we'll meet at middle falls.
better bring a pocket full of smokes joe.

So have you made the trip down from Hooper? I've heard that it's a
bit of a death-march. One guy I met on the creek said they were
planning to do a shuttle, leaving a vehicle down at Junction so they
wouldn't have to climb back out.


Chuck Vance