Penn's questions

"Roger Ohlund" wrote in message
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...how do you feel about evening church services?

The church I require most is a moment to myself in a lush river valley
with
crystal clear water, crowded with trophy trout during a major hatch ;-)

/Roger



....and you are correct!

Danl

There's a Pennsylvania group that has a get together in the same area. Here's
their site for their get together. Lots of good information:

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2gkpn/


What are the waters that we fish? Small creek(s)? Big river?

Small creeks and Big streams. Some with dumb stocked fish and some with PhD
fish.

Any special flies that are a must?

We will probably hit a Sulphur hatch on the Penns. There are about 4 different
types of Sulphurs from cream to Orange. The fish often key on only one of
these types drys and my change what they are keying on after a short period of
time. There is also a size 14 yellow (canary-yellow) crane fly that at times
will get strikes while the fish are hiting Sulphurs.

Do I bring my own deck of cards or will you bring your marked ones? ;-)

I don't know snything about poker or hearts , but may be willing to learn.

Do I need to shop for food in advance or is there a place nearby that I can
get what I need?

Don't know. Haven't stayed with this group before. People in the U.S.
typically eat a small Breakfast compared to Europeans (Nothing resembling
Frustuk). Lunch is usually light also, with Supper (Dinner) being the big meal
(in size, but not variety).

Do you plan dinner in groups or each and everyone to himself?

Lobster dinner at the Milhjeim Hotel and the dinner at the Sportsman Club are
attended by most. Other meals depend on individual schedules and If someone is
puting together a stew, Bar B Que, or similar social eating event.

Whats lobster night? An excuse to get drunk?

A special menu that the Milheim Hotel puts on once a month featuring Lobster.
Very well attended by not only ROFF. Reservations are a must and must be made
early.

What will the climate be like?

Like Stockholm. Rain may effect fishing conditions where you will not be able
to fish the stream you would like, but an alternate stream of a lower priority
will be fishable.

Lou, is it OK if I accept your offer on a sleeping bag and mattress?

I planed on giving you the small bedroom. Don't know what beds are like so I'm
bringing air matresses and a couple of folding cots if the sofas are not that
good. I'll have a 40 degree Farenheit. goose down sleeping bag for you to
use.

I have a four piece rod Sage 490-4LL, will that cover my needs or do I bring
a heavier classed rod?

Sounds like the rod of choice for most attendees. I will have spare rods and
reels in case anyone breaks theirs plus a cheap pair of Red Ball stocking foot
waders in case some one ruins theirs.

What will we be fishing for? (Brown trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat or
what?)

Brown, Rainbow and Brook Trout, stream bred and stocked; smart, and some dumb
ones (I hope).

Anyone wish to buy something from Sweden? Loop reel or anything like that?

On Fri, 9 Jan 2004 17:42:31 +0100, "Roger Ohlund"
wrote:

Well,

the ticket is booked and paid for. With the connection flight it was US$
740.

Some questions:

What are the waters that we fish? Small creek(s)? Big river?

Well, you've already had lots of answers to that but Wally, Tom, and I
can show you at least one more.

Any special flies that are a must?

Streamers Big Streamers ))

Do I bring my own deck of cards or will you bring your marked ones? ;-)

HEY! wayno, looks like your 401K is about to get topped up!!

Do I need to shop for food in advance or is there a place nearby that I can
get what I need?

The short answer is yes, the long one . . . . .

Do you plan dinner in groups or each and everyone to himself?

Be wary of any breakfast invitaions.

Whats lobster night? An excuse to get drunk?

The survivors congregate at the Millheim Hotel and consume vast
quantities of crustaceans.

What will the climate be like?

Wet

Lou, is it OK if I accept your offer on a sleeping bag and mattress?

That'll probably be the best offer all week.

I have a four piece rod Sage 490-4LL, will that cover my needs or do I bring
a heavier classed rod?

Perfect -- bring a spare if you plan on fishing in the vicinity of
Frank.

What will we be fishing for? (Brown trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat or
what?)

Some of us fish for browns and bows while others fish for carp. The
discerning anglers amongst us usually head at least once for brookie
country.

Anyone wish to buy something from Sweden? Loop reel or anything like that?


Good weather . . . .


(BTW, what's the price of a Loop Adapted set of heads for the 12'4"
8/9 Blue? I might go for a set.)


Peter

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On Fri, 9 Jan 2004 17:42:31 +0100, "Roger Ohlund"
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(BTW, what's the price of a Loop Adapted set of heads for the 12'4"
8/9 Blue? I might go for a set.)


Peter

Well, Peter,

I'll find out, only problem is that the dollar is more or less dropping like
the notorious Frank Reid into water ;-) compared to the Swedish crown. So
I'm not all that sure it is the deal it would've been say ten months ago. On
the other hand I have REALLY good prices at the local fly shop AND they sell
Loop.

/Roger

On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 10:08:02 GMT, "Roger Ohlund"
wrote:


"Peter Charles" wrote in message
.. .
On Fri, 9 Jan 2004 17:42:31 +0100, "Roger Ohlund"
wrote:


(BTW, what's the price of a Loop Adapted set of heads for the 12'4"
8/9 Blue? I might go for a set.)


Peter

Well, Peter,

I'll find out, only problem is that the dollar is more or less dropping like
the notorious Frank Reid into water ;-) compared to the Swedish crown. So
I'm not all that sure it is the deal it would've been say ten months ago. On
the other hand I have REALLY good prices at the local fly shop AND they sell
Loop.

/Roger


The US dollar may be dropping, but not the Canadian one. ))))

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"Peter Charles" wrote in message
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On Fri, 9 Jan 2004 17:42:31 +0100, "Roger Ohlund"
wrote:

Well,

the ticket is booked and paid for.

Anyone wish to buy something from Sweden? Loop reel or anything like
that?


(BTW, what's the price of a Loop Adapted set of heads for the 12'4"
8/9 Blue? I might go for a set.)


Is this what you were thinking of?

Adapted set Two hand 12'-13' line 8/9
Complete kit consisting of 4 shooting heads, 3 line tips, running line and
LNL nylon tippet
399 Canadian dollars.

/Roger

On Sun, 11 Jan 2004 16:32:07 GMT, "Roger Ohlund"
wrote:


"Peter Charles" wrote in message
.. .
On Fri, 9 Jan 2004 17:42:31 +0100, "Roger Ohlund"
wrote:

Well,

the ticket is booked and paid for.

Anyone wish to buy something from Sweden? Loop reel or anything like
that?


(BTW, what's the price of a Loop Adapted set of heads for the 12'4"
8/9 Blue? I might go for a set.)


Is this what you were thinking of?

Adapted set Two hand 12'-13' line 8/9
Complete kit consisting of 4 shooting heads, 3 line tips, running line and
LNL nylon tippet
399 Canadian dollars.

/Roger



I have running line and Polyleaders (same as the line tips) so I only
really need the 4 shooting heads. Do they sell those as a set or
individually? In fact, I can make do with the floater and the fastest
sink as this is what I usually end up using on other rods/heads.

Peter

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On Sun, 11 Jan 2004 16:32:07 GMT, "Roger Ohlund"
wrote:


"Peter Charles" wrote in message
.. .
On Fri, 9 Jan 2004 17:42:31 +0100, "Roger Ohlund"
wrote:

Well,

the ticket is booked and paid for.

Anyone wish to buy something from Sweden? Loop reel or anything like
that?


(BTW, what's the price of a Loop Adapted set of heads for the 12'4"
8/9 Blue? I might go for a set.)


Is this what you were thinking of?

Adapted set Two hand 12'-13' line 8/9
Complete kit consisting of 4 shooting heads, 3 line tips, running line
and
LNL nylon tippet
399 Canadian dollars.

/Roger



I have running line and Polyleaders (same as the line tips) so I only
really need the 4 shooting heads. Do they sell those as a set or
individually?

Individually!

In fact, I can make do with the floater and the fastest
sink as this is what I usually end up using on other rods/heads.

167 Canadian dollars.

/Roger

On Sun, 11 Jan 2004 18:18:34 GMT, "Roger Ohlund"
wrote:





(BTW, what's the price of a Loop Adapted set of heads for the 12'4"
8/9 Blue? I might go for a set.)


Is this what you were thinking of?

Adapted set Two hand 12'-13' line 8/9
Complete kit consisting of 4 shooting heads, 3 line tips, running line
and
LNL nylon tippet
399 Canadian dollars.

/Roger



I have running line and Polyleaders (same as the line tips) so I only
really need the 4 shooting heads. Do they sell those as a set or
individually?

Individually!

In fact, I can make do with the floater and the fastest
sink as this is what I usually end up using on other rods/heads.

167 Canadian dollars.

/Roger

Thanks Roger

I might still go for the full kit -- I'll let you know a few weeks
before Penns which way I want to go. It'll also give me a chance to
check with the Canadian distributor to see if he has them yet. My
spey buddies have been sourcing all of their Scandinavian heads
through sources in Norway and Sweden so I'm not sure if they're
available here yet. I have the first Loop rod in the neighbourhood
but Loop reels have been around for a while.

Thanks for taking in the time to check these out.



Peter

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Roger(and first off, thanks for planning to become the farthest traveller ever
to the Penn's Creek diving club meet!!)

What are the waters that we fish? Small creek(s)? Big river?

Both are possible. Penn's itself is large,
up to 150 feet across in spots. All others are smaller, down to jump-across
trickles.

Any special flies that are a must?

not really, although you will be receiving
a few that may helpg.

Do I bring my own deck of cards or will you bring your marked ones? ;-)

answer should be obvious...just bring your
money.

Do I need to shop for food in advance or is there a place nearby that I can
get what I need?

there are grocery stores for most items save the unique gourmet things.

Do you plan dinner in groups or each and everyone to himself?

you will be housed, I believe, with a group that does to some extent plan
meals. Some of us fish most of the night, and grab either pizza, or whatever
the organized folks have left over.....

Whats lobster night? An excuse to get drunk?

well...yes. It is a group dinner at an overly elegantly named Millheim Hotel,
who serves Lobster Dinners en masse every other Thursday.

What will the climate be like?

I have been fishing the area every May for
15 or 16 years. I have seen everything from 85 degree(farenheit) days to snow
and sleet. Allow for layers of clothing.

Lou, is it OK if I accept your offer on a sleeping bag and mattress?

this is between you, and Lou....

I have a four piece rod Sage 490-4LL, will that cover my needs or do I bring
a heavier classed rod?

a 4 weight should do you ok. I do use a heavier rod(5/6 weight) for Penns. Some
the fish can get large, and Penn's trout are
very angry fighters.

What will we be fishing for?

Brown Trout and Inner Peace.

hope this helps
Tom