Colorado Springs Fishing Recommendations

On Tue, 21 Jun 2005 09:12:21 -0400, Charlie Choc
wrote:

On Tue, 21 Jun 2005 12:24:13 GMT, "Wayne Harrison" wrote:


"Charlie Choc" wrote


And here all this time I thought it referred to all the mounds of old
tires
around the state, pronounced locally as "tar heels". g

pretty damned funny, coming from a "jayhawk"...

yfitons
wayno (now where the hell did they get *that* from?)

Beats me, but I was born in Cicero, Ill. I'm not sure what they even call people
from Illinois, but people from my neighborhood there were called bohunks, and
not always in a nice way. g


I know there were ex-servicemen turned outlaw after the Civil War who
where called Jayhawks. Now I have to go to Google. I'll be right
back...............

Aha. Outlaws were called that _pre_ Civil War. During the war a
group from the state went to service under that nickname. It is
believed that they got the original name by confabulating two birds,
the jay (notorious camp robber bird) and the hawk, which swoops
suddenly on prey. That's from only one Google reference. Just read
enough to satisfy my own curiosity. If you want more, Google's there
for you.

Cyli
r.bc: vixen. Minnow goddess. Speaker to squirrels.
Often taunted by trout. Almost entirely harmless.

http://www.visi.com/~cyli
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Jaboo wrote:
I'm going to Colorado Springs in a couple of weeks so that my wife can
visit with one of her college friends. The husband was interested in
trying out some fly fishing. He's never been, and I've only fished
sections of the White River in Arkansas. So, I'm not familiar with the
waters in Colorado. We're only going for one day, and I'm not sure how
serious about fly fishing he is. Otherwise I would suggest that we
split the cost of hiring a guide. I was hoping that someone here might
be able to suggest some sections of wadable water within a reasonable
distance of Colorado Springs we should try out, or maybe you can point
out a good fly shop to go to. I'm certain I'll need to stock up on a
few local patterns, and the other guy is going to need to rent some
waders for a day. Thanks for any suggestions.

Jaboo:
Try coloradofishing.net to start. Look online for Nichols Reservoir
State Park: Directions from Colorado Springs: Travel west on Highway 24
approximately 18 miles to Woodland Park. At the stoplight immediately
before the McDonald's turn right. Travel on this road (Baldwin -Rampart
Range Road) passed the schools around a corner to an intersection with
Forest Road 300. Turn right on to 300 and follow signs to the
reservoir. Park in the Dikeside Boat Ramp parking and follow trail 709
to Nichols Reservoir.

And try Angler's Covey 800-753-4746 917 W. Colorado Ave. COLORADO
SPRINGS 80905

Buzz in Centennial

Charlie Choc wrote:
On Tue, 21 Jun 2005 15:43:34 -0600, Willi wrote:


Charlie Choc wrote:


Beats me, but I was born in Cicero, Ill. I'm not sure what they even call people
from Illinois, but people from my neighborhood there were called bohunks, and
not always in a nice way. g

Now you're talkin' my language. Chitown "culture". I'm part "Bohunk"
part "Kraut."

One of the few things I miss about Chicago is the excellent food you can
get in little hole in the wall restaurants in the various ethnic
neighborhoods.


And the bakeries.


Agreed. Last time "home" I had a Hoska. MMMMMM

Willi

On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 11:11:12 -0600, Willi wrote:

Charlie Choc wrote:
On Tue, 21 Jun 2005 15:43:34 -0600, Willi wrote:


Charlie Choc wrote:


Beats me, but I was born in Cicero, Ill. I'm not sure what they even call people
from Illinois, but people from my neighborhood there were called bohunks, and
not always in a nice way. g

Now you're talkin' my language. Chitown "culture". I'm part "Bohunk"
part "Kraut."

One of the few things I miss about Chicago is the excellent food you can
get in little hole in the wall restaurants in the various ethnic
neighborhoods.


And the bakeries.


Agreed. Last time "home" I had a Hoska. MMMMMM

I always gravitate towards the kolache. g
--
Charlie...
http://www.chocphoto.com

Charlie Choc wrote:
On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 11:11:12 -0600, Willi wrote:


Charlie Choc wrote:

On Tue, 21 Jun 2005 15:43:34 -0600, Willi wrote:



Charlie Choc wrote:


Beats me, but I was born in Cicero, Ill. I'm not sure what they even call people

from Illinois, but people from my neighborhood there were called bohunks, and

not always in a nice way. g

Now you're talkin' my language. Chitown "culture". I'm part "Bohunk"
part "Kraut."

One of the few things I miss about Chicago is the excellent food you can
get in little hole in the wall restaurants in the various ethnic
neighborhoods.


And the bakeries.


Agreed. Last time "home" I had a Hoska. MMMMMM


I always gravitate towards the kolache. g

Had a plum and an apricot one at a family run Bohemian
restaurant.

I like hoska for breakfast lightly toasted.

Willi