5 year plan

"Conan The Librarian" wrote


I'd recommend the Crowsnest Pass area in Canada near the Alberta/BC
border. The scenery is spectacular, and you have access to the Crow and
excellent rainbow and brown trout fishing. Plus there are several less
well-known cutthroat streams within about an hour's drive. (The Castle
and the Livingstone and their tribs are all worthy of checking out. Plus,
closer to Calgary is the Highwood.)



I went up to that area last summer but never fished, it was a hubby and wife
vacation.

Last June when we were there everything was pretty damn blown out, even the
Bow down below the dams at Carseland

I met a fellow troutbum this year, with a similar story to mine ... forced
early retirement, physical limitations on where he can fish

He goes to the Crowsnest each year, and I plan to contact him and try to
meet there.


ON the soft hackle thread, this guy, Dave, fishes soft hackles almost
exclusively, down on the swing, and catches a lot of fish and some big fish
..... he got me trying it on water that doesn't suggest it, i.e. slow Silver
Creek flows and it does work G

"Wolfgang" wrote


Voelker country. More modest and unassuming than any of the other
suggestions you've gotten thus far.....or are likely to get.....but
possessed of a unique charm all its own. It has the advantage of being
"away" and downright unpopular by the standards applicable to most well
known fly fishing venues today......


I sometimes see pictures of tiny spring creeks in what, I think, is the area
you mention ... they always appeal to my imagination

On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:03:24 GMT, "Larry L"
wrote:

I turned 60 a couple weeks ago, and I've been retired 5 years. Those two
numbers seem to invite a little introspection and suggest it's time for a
new 5 year plan.

Please list the places you like to fly fish for trout. No, I don't want
GPS or real secret spots. But, as I think about how to spend the next 5
summers "trout bumming" I don't want to miss a great place simply because I
havent' heard about it.

Are you intending to limit yourself to trout fishing or are you
interested in other fishing, as well?

And FWIW and IMO, there's a bunch of trout water out there; you will
miss some, even allowing 5 years and if it the only type of fishing you
do. I don't say that to discourage you, but rather, to perhaps change
your perspective so as to not worry about what fishing you _will_ miss -
i.e., the inevitable...

TC,
R

"Dave LaCourse" wrote

Easy to do: Alaska. Big (31 inch) rainbows, 16 lb silvers on a 7
weight. Big kings early in the season. Dollies in the 3 - 5 lb range
become pests.



None of the expedition like fishing trips have ever sparked a desire in me.

I'm looking more for "seasonal homes" than whirl wind adventures involving
boats, guides, trains, planes, and automobiles.

Indeed, Tom's "move to Centre County, Pennsylvania." hit home with me ....
I'm looking to expand my list of "adopted home waters" and with the kind of
relationship "home water" implies, at least to me.

When I found out that Chile has good fishing and my kid was going there,
first I looked around for lodges and such but before long I was researching
real estate and what might be involved in maintaining a second home there
.... I think that kinda shows my inclination and the desires I wish to fill
G


As for the type trip you enjoy and suggest, I can "understand" the appeal,
but can't say I really feel it .... but thanks for the suggestions.

wrote


Are you intending to limit yourself to trout fishing or are you
interested in other fishing, as well?



I'm not limited to trout, per se.

But I am looking to spend my time in places I like. The environment I
think of when people speak of "the flats" and "mangrove swamps" isn't a
favorite of mine. they are OK for short periods, but not where I'd want to
retire.

Indeed, to my mind, the biggest drawback to the Pennsylvania summer idea can
be summed up in one word

...... humidity

"Larry L" wrote in message
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"Wolfgang" wrote


Voelker country. More modest and unassuming than any of the other
suggestions you've gotten thus far.....or are likely to get.....but
possessed of a unique charm all its own. It has the advantage of being
"away" and downright unpopular by the standards applicable to most well
known fly fishing venues today......


I sometimes see pictures of tiny spring creeks in what, I think, is the
area you mention ... they always appeal to my imagination

Yeah, we've got plenty of those, but we also have a wide variety of other
waters......something to suit just about every taste.

Wolfgang

"Larry L" wrote in message
...

...to my mind, the biggest drawback to the Pennsylvania summer idea can be
summed up in one word

..... humidity

Ah, that narrows the field considerably. You won't find anything you like
east of about the 100th meridian.

Wolfgang

Prince Edward Island in Canada is an incredible place to fish. It's
an out of the way place (at least for me in Illinois) and I don't
think it's very well known for fishing so there isn't a lot of
pressure. You can catch nice Brook, Rainbow and Sea Trout. The whole
island has spring fed rivers all over the place. They all have great
trout fishing. There is also deep sea fishing (it's a lot of fun and
not expensive). They have tuna that go over 1000 pounds.

My dream, when I retire, is to go back there again. It's a beautiful
island for fishermen. No crowds and plenty of trout.

On Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:23:09 GMT, "Larry L"
wrote:

Indeed, Tom's "move to Centre County, Pennsylvania." hit home with me ....
I'm looking to expand my list of "adopted home waters" and with the kind of
relationship "home water" implies, at least to me.

Not to belittle Centre County, PA, but the Rangeley area of Maine
offers far better fishing without the hassle of weather conditions.
There are any number of rivers/streams in that area and nearby NH that
offer some of the best fishing on the east coast as to size, quantity,
and quality, and they are all wild fish - no stockers.

"jeff" wrote


i like poking about all day, so i'm not one of the morning and evening
hatch guys.


I poke about more than might be guessed by my "fish a couple hours a day"
Suffice it to say that when you expect to fish every day for the next
several months, poking changes meaning.

And I have limited physical abilities, too much poking and the next day is
mainly pain pills. ( had another MRI yesterday, maybe another operation
soon ) One reason I don't seek out you or other roffians coming to "my"
area in the summer is simply that I'd be a real stick in the mud for you
viral youngsters, out to cover the miles and challenge the depths of the
canyons.

Saunter is a pace I have the luxury of being able to afford, and if I miss
out on something because I didn't get there today, there is always tomorrow
..... if not, well I'll not be in a situation to care

Reread my "couple hours" to "very leisurely pace," and it will have
slightly more accuracy.