Which comes first?

"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