Madison River Conclave - schedule? other questions..

On 25 Feb 2004 21:33:18 GMT, (Lat705) wrote:

If I were taking only one rod (instead of the usual dozen), it would be a fast
action 8 foot six inch to nine foot 4 weight.

Lou T

IMO, thats a bit lite. Minumum would be a 9' for 5wt... I use a 6wt
and at times it's to big and others it's small. You will have wind in
the AM and around any thunder head action of which there is plenty.
Think caddis , PMD's, Flav's and maybe golden stones will be still
be around. If you float take the 6wt or even a 7wt.

I like 9 foot 5 weight for sure, especially if the water's even moderately
high and especially if you want to sink something. The Madison is so
swift - what a great river. The Clave location is amazing.

bruce h

I agree on the amazing location, I've sold a Glock, a Sig and a S&W revolver
to finance the trip to the Madison.


"bruiser" wrote in message
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I like 9 foot 5 weight for sure, especially if the water's even moderately
high and especially if you want to sink something. The Madison is so
swift - what a great river. The Clave location is amazing.

bruce h

says...
I agree on the amazing location, I've sold a Glock, a Sig and a S&W revolver
to finance the trip to the Madison.

Lemme know if you need to reduce the inventory further. ;-)
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Warren
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Looks like I'm going to have to bring thirteen rods to include this specific
FAST action 4 weight for you guys to try.

IMO, thats a bit lite. Minumum would be a 9' for 5wt..

bruiser wrote:

Either that or you could sell them to VERN! You guys had forced Vern into
carrying just the empty holster on his belt by the time I got to Ennis. The
Holster and the Hat and the Feather.

And the belt buckle, don't forget the great big honking belt buckle.
Poor little guy, I can't believe how poorly you surly *******s
treated the little man.

--
Ken Fortenberry

"troutbum_mt" wrote in message

Lemme know if you need to reduce the inventory further. ;-)
--

Either that or you could sell them to VERN! You guys had forced Vern into
carrying just the empty holster on his belt by the time I got to Ennis. The
Holster and the Hat and the Feather.

bruce h

troutbum_mt wrote in message

Glad to hear it! Drop me an email so we can discuss your arrangements.
I also have some ideas I would like to discuss with you.

Will do..

A 5wt will be fine. If you need a 6, I have plenty to offer.

Sounds like I'll be fine don't bring a spare 6 just for me but if you
have one around I'm always game for test driving a different rod...

Bring the 4wt. Our "smaller streams" are NC rivers and not nearly as
overgrown. A 8' 4wt is about perfect for the "side trips" IMO. Maybe
Jeff or Charlie will have some insights though. I hear Jeff fishes the
feeder creeks of the feeder creeks (RC Clave) when he comes out to
visit.... ;-)

Sounds like Jeff, explores every option, good to the last drop.

Thansk again for the info. Catching up on all of the response posts,
catch ya later,

Mike

Jeff Miller wrote scenery, on the way up
to the Clave.

i haven't booked my flight yet, but will probably do so in the next two
weeks. what time are you arriving in j-hole? i'd like to visit that
side of the park and tetons ... maybe share a car rental for a couple
days of fishing on the way to the madison cabin and meet up with indian
joe. warren...how far is j-hole from the clave or bozeman? can you get
off a few days early?


I'll wait to read the rest of the responses, but thinking we could
easily kill some time on the way up from J-Hole. Getting into at
11:30am on American flight 2245. Splitting the rental sounds great.
Haven't been out in the area before and wouldn't mind the quick
teton/yellowstone tour on the way up.


save the cash. i fished with a 3 weight on rock creek most of the time
and had a blast. only problems were when the wind got up. i think a 4 or
5 weight would be adequate for the fishing i've experienced out there.
i'm taking 3,4, and 5 weights. you can always borrow a rod out
there...bring your reels. there is really big water, but there are many
smaller streams too...penns, fishing creek size...and a few cherry run
size. willi walked me back into a dribbler that flowed into rock creek
and showed me his talent for fishing in overgrown wisps of water. 3
weight would have been best in there (i had my 9' 5 weight)... that was
fun, but out there, i think you'll want to see some of the bigger water
and scenery. you'd probably like to see an alpine lake too...i hope to
visit another one full of grayling. it's just an incredible, fun place
to wander about and fish. and the guys out there will make your trip a
terrific and memorable experience.

jeff

Sounds like maybe the 3,4,and 5 for me too. May need a new spare
spool instead. Fished for Graying a bit further North before, but
would love to see them again if it works out. Sounds like a place you
would need a GPS for, the way you wander..

Drop me an e-mail (if you haven't already),

Mike

Willi wrote in message news

Good to hear you're coming. You'll have a blast!

Bring Tom with ya!

Tom's got cement shoes these days, kind of the way he fishes 8^) Work
on him, he ignored my first plea.


For me a powerful 5 wt. is standard on bigger water. I fish a 9' 4wt. if
I don't plan on flinging lead.


Sounds like I'm O.K. If I get an itch maybe the 9'4wt instead. I've
been looking for one anyway but may just save the cash for pocket
money.

Small is a relative term. They'll probably be people fishing smaller
waters most days but they'll be LOTS bigger and far less overgrown than
the little Brookie streams you took me too. A light rod is fun but not
needed.


So not as much underbrush to worry about or just wider water for the
most part?

Mike