[VFB] Re: Fishing this morning
Taking this off list.
Tony
--- On Sun, 4/26/09, J Balmer wrote:
From: J Balmer
Subject: [VFB] Re: Fishing this morning
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2009, 5:07 PM
I talked to Mike & we’ve been thinking about coming down in
June, but I don’t have a date yet. Last year when we went to Taneycomo for the
Annual Trout Kicking Festival we couldn’t bring the boat because the trailer was
in the shop & except for Saturday, we could only wade between 5 & 6:30
or 7 in the morning. Table Rock was @ full flood & they were running three
generators almost full time. Still kicked a few though.
From:
vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Anthony
Spezio
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 4:56 PM
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Subject: [VFB] Re: Fishing this morning
J
When I first moved here, I fished almost every day as I did for the first
several years. Then I started to tie commercially and I did not have time to
get on the water every day. After four years, I had some health problems that
kept me off the water and it got worse each year. Then we had Rain and more
rain. The lakes filled to over flow and with eight units at the dam for
almost 9 months, I would not try to fish even from my boat. I planed to make
up for it this year but we are still having rain and wind keeping the dam
releasing a lot of water. Crooked Creek a free flowing creek has been blown
out most of this year. Yes, I do live within walking distance of fishing
water but at times, it just can't be fished.
Maybe things will change soon and I can give more fishing reports.
If you get down my way, be sure to look me up, I know a few good places if
the water is down.
Tony
--- On Sun, 4/26/09, J Balmer wrote:
From: J Balmer
Subject: [VFB] Re: Fishing this morning
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2009, 1:31 PM
I
would have been there too. Living w/in walking distance of trout
fishing, whether from a dock or in the water, I’d be fishing every day,
regardless of weather.
My
aversion started when lightning struck a tree close enough for me to hear the
sizzle while I was wading. Glad the tree was taller than 8 ½ feetJ
J
From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
[mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 12:21 PM
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Subject: [VFB] Re: Fishing this morning
Jay, I hate fishing in strong wind but there are times when it is
fish or not at all. If I did not see the few rises, I would of passed on it
but the rises seduced me down to the dock. LOL
Tony
--- On Sun, 4/26/09, J Balmer wrote:
From: J Balmer
Subject: [VFB] Re: Fishing this morning
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2009, 9:56 AM
No fishing for me today. Wind is picking up ahead of the
next storm; 22 knots & rising. And, I have developed an aversion to
waving 8 ½ - 9’ of carbon in the air during thunder storms. Casting into
the 20 knot wind w/ gusts was enough fun the other day, although I did
manage to avoid hitting myself in the back of the head w/ a fly. Yes,
I have done that, but not for a couple of years. I also have a story about
hooking a big turkey w/ an olive bugger on Taneycomo, but that’s a story
for another time.
J
From:
vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Anthony Spezio
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:48 AM
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Cc: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [VFB] Fishing this morning
The wind and high water has really cut into the fishing, I did have
a short shot at it the other evening with the Caddis hatch. This morning
about 6:30 I looked out at the dock and noticed the water was a lot lower
than it has been. The wind was really blowing from the south, this made
the water real ripply. I did notice that the water behind the dock was a
bit calmer and saw some rises in the calmer water. I decided to give it a
shot from the dock in spite of the strong wind.
Tied on "Al's Fly and went down to the dock. Casting into the strong
breeze was not pleasant at all. I did not get the first two casts where I
wanted the fly to be. On the third cast I got a hit but missed the hook
up. I was finally able to get the fly where I wanted it for a good drift.
I hooked up with a small Brown. A few more casts later another small
Brown. Missed a couple of hits then again another small Brown. I got four
small browns in Al's Fly then I just was getting taps. I did get one good
hit and missed it. I
[VFB] Re: Fishing this morning
I talked to Mike & we’ve been thinking about coming down in June, but I don’t have a date yet. Last year when we went to Taneycomo for the Annual Trout Kicking Festival we couldn’t bring the boat because the trailer was in the shop & except for Saturday, we could only wade between 5 & 6:30 or 7 in the morning. Table Rock was @ full flood & they were running three generators almost full time. Still kicked a few though. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 4:56 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: Fishing this morning J When I first moved here, I fished almost every day as I did for the first several years. Then I started to tie commercially and I did not have time to get on the water every day. After four years, I had some health problems that kept me off the water and it got worse each year. Then we had Rain and more rain. The lakes filled to over flow and with eight units at the dam for almost 9 months, I would not try to fish even from my boat. I planed to make up for it this year but we are still having rain and wind keeping the dam releasing a lot of water. Crooked Creek a free flowing creek has been blown out most of this year. Yes, I do live within walking distance of fishing water but at times, it just can't be fished. Maybe things will change soon and I can give more fishing reports. If you get down my way, be sure to look me up, I know a few good places if the water is down. Tony --- On Sun, 4/26/09, J Balmer wrote: From: J Balmer Subject: [VFB] Re: Fishing this morning To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Sunday, April 26, 2009, 1:31 PM I would have been there too. Living w/in walking distance of trout fishing, whether from a dock or in the water, I’d be fishing every day, regardless of weather. My aversion started when lightning struck a tree close enough for me to hear the sizzle while I was wading. Glad the tree was taller than 8 ½ feetJ J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 12:21 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: Fishing this morning Jay, I hate fishing in strong wind but there are times when it is fish or not at all. If I did not see the few rises, I would of passed on it but the rises seduced me down to the dock. LOL Tony --- On Sun, 4/26/09, J Balmer wrote: From: J Balmer Subject: [VFB] Re: Fishing this morning To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Sunday, April 26, 2009, 9:56 AM No fishing for me today. Wind is picking up ahead of the next storm; 22 knots & rising. And, I have developed an aversion to waving 8 ½ - 9’ of carbon in the air during thunder storms. Casting into the 20 knot wind w/ gusts was enough fun the other day, although I did manage to avoid hitting myself in the back of the head w/ a fly. Yes, I have done that, but not for a couple of years. I also have a story about hooking a big turkey w/ an olive bugger on Taneycomo, but that’s a story for another time. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:48 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Cc: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VFB] Fishing this morning The wind and high water has really cut into the fishing, I did have a short shot at it the other evening with the Caddis hatch. This morning about 6:30 I looked out at the dock and noticed the water was a lot lower than it has been. The wind was really blowing from the south, this made the water real ripply. I did notice that the water behind the dock was a bit calmer and saw some rises in the calmer water. I decided to give it a shot from the dock in spite of the strong wind. Tied on "Al's Fly and went down to the dock. Casting into the strong breeze was not pleasant at all. I did not get the first two casts where I wanted the fly to be. On the third cast I got a hit but missed the hook up. I was finally able to get the fly where I wanted it for a good drift. I hooked up with a small Brown. A few more casts later another small Brown. Missed a couple of hits then again another small Brown. I got four small browns in Al's Fly then I just was getting taps. I did get one good hit and missed it. I knew that was a bigger fish, the Browns were about 10". I then tied on a Peacock and Bronze and passed it over where I got the better hit. I got another tap then on the next cast, I hooked up. This was a good Rainbow about 14". I was happy with that. Made a few more casts and finally decided the wind was getting the best of me. Reeled up and back to the house for some breakfast. It was a nice way to spend an hour before the day really begins. I released all the Trout to be caught again. Arkansas Tony --~--~-~--~--
[VFB] Re: Fishing this morning
J When I first moved here, I fished almost every day as I did for the first several years. Then I started to tie commercially and I did not have time to get on the water every day. After four years, I had some health problems that kept me off the water and it got worse each year. Then we had Rain and more rain. The lakes filled to over flow and with eight units at the dam for almost 9 months, I would not try to fish even from my boat. I planed to make up for it this year but we are still having rain and wind keeping the dam releasing a lot of water. Crooked Creek a free flowing creek has been blown out most of this year. Yes, I do live within walking distance of fishing water but at times, it just can't be fished. Maybe things will change soon and I can give more fishing reports. If you get down my way, be sure to look me up, I know a few good places if the water is down. Tony --- On Sun, 4/26/09, J Balmer wrote: From: J Balmer Subject: [VFB] Re: Fishing this morning To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Sunday, April 26, 2009, 1:31 PM I would have been there too. Living w/in walking distance of trout fishing, whether from a dock or in the water, I’d be fishing every day, regardless of weather. My aversion started when lightning struck a tree close enough for me to hear the sizzle while I was wading. Glad the tree was taller than 8 ½ feetJ J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 12:21 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: Fishing this morning Jay, I hate fishing in strong wind but there are times when it is fish or not at all. If I did not see the few rises, I would of passed on it but the rises seduced me down to the dock. LOL Tony --- On Sun, 4/26/09, J Balmer wrote: From: J Balmer Subject: [VFB] Re: Fishing this morning To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Sunday, April 26, 2009, 9:56 AM No fishing for me today. Wind is picking up ahead of the next storm; 22 knots & rising. And, I have developed an aversion to waving 8 ½ - 9’ of carbon in the air during thunder storms. Casting into the 20 knot wind w/ gusts was enough fun the other day, although I did manage to avoid hitting myself in the back of the head w/ a fly. Yes, I have done that, but not for a couple of years. I also have a story about hooking a big turkey w/ an olive bugger on Taneycomo, but that’s a story for another time. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:48 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Cc: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VFB] Fishing this morning The wind and high water has really cut into the fishing, I did have a short shot at it the other evening with the Caddis hatch. This morning about 6:30 I looked out at the dock and noticed the water was a lot lower than it has been. The wind was really blowing from the south, this made the water real ripply. I did notice that the water behind the dock was a bit calmer and saw some rises in the calmer water. I decided to give it a shot from the dock in spite of the strong wind. Tied on "Al's Fly and went down to the dock. Casting into the strong breeze was not pleasant at all. I did not get the first two casts where I wanted the fly to be. On the third cast I got a hit but missed the hook up. I was finally able to get the fly where I wanted it for a good drift. I hooked up with a small Brown. A few more casts later another small Brown. Missed a couple of hits then again another small Brown. I got four small browns in Al's Fly then I just was getting taps. I did get one good hit and missed it. I knew that was a bigger fish, the Browns were about 10". I then tied on a Peacock and Bronze and passed it over where I got the better hit. I got another tap then on the next cast, I hooked up. This was a good Rainbow about 14". I was happy with that. Made a few more casts and finally decided the wind was getting the best of me. Reeled up and back to the house for some breakfast. It was a nice way to spend an hour before the day really begins. I released all the Trout to be caught again. Arkansas Tony --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: Fishing this morning
I would have been there too. Living w/in walking distance of trout fishing, whether from a dock or in the water, I’d be fishing every day, regardless of weather. My aversion started when lightning struck a tree close enough for me to hear the sizzle while I was wading. Glad the tree was taller than 8 ½ feetJ J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 12:21 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: Fishing this morning Jay, I hate fishing in strong wind but there are times when it is fish or not at all. If I did not see the few rises, I would of passed on it but the rises seduced me down to the dock. LOL Tony --- On Sun, 4/26/09, J Balmer wrote: From: J Balmer Subject: [VFB] Re: Fishing this morning To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Sunday, April 26, 2009, 9:56 AM No fishing for me today. Wind is picking up ahead of the next storm; 22 knots & rising. And, I have developed an aversion to waving 8 ½ - 9’ of carbon in the air during thunder storms. Casting into the 20 knot wind w/ gusts was enough fun the other day, although I did manage to avoid hitting myself in the back of the head w/ a fly. Yes, I have done that, but not for a couple of years. I also have a story about hooking a big turkey w/ an olive bugger on Taneycomo, but that’s a story for another time. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:48 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Cc: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VFB] Fishing this morning The wind and high water has really cut into the fishing, I did have a short shot at it the other evening with the Caddis hatch. This morning about 6:30 I looked out at the dock and noticed the water was a lot lower than it has been. The wind was really blowing from the south, this made the water real ripply. I did notice that the water behind the dock was a bit calmer and saw some rises in the calmer water. I decided to give it a shot from the dock in spite of the strong wind. Tied on "Al's Fly and went down to the dock. Casting into the strong breeze was not pleasant at all. I did not get the first two casts where I wanted the fly to be. On the third cast I got a hit but missed the hook up. I was finally able to get the fly where I wanted it for a good drift. I hooked up with a small Brown. A few more casts later another small Brown. Missed a couple of hits then again another small Brown. I got four small browns in Al's Fly then I just was getting taps. I did get one good hit and missed it. I knew that was a bigger fish, the Browns were about 10". I then tied on a Peacock and Bronze and passed it over where I got the better hit. I got another tap then on the next cast, I hooked up. This was a good Rainbow about 14". I was happy with that. Made a few more casts and finally decided the wind was getting the best of me. Reeled up and back to the house for some breakfast. It was a nice way to spend an hour before the day really begins. I released all the Trout to be caught again. Arkansas Tony --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: Fishing this morning
Jay, I hate fishing in strong wind but there are times when it is fish or not at all. If I did not see the few rises, I would of passed on it but the rises seduced me down to the dock. LOL Tony --- On Sun, 4/26/09, J Balmer wrote: From: J Balmer Subject: [VFB] Re: Fishing this morning To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Sunday, April 26, 2009, 9:56 AM No fishing for me today. Wind is picking up ahead of the next storm; 22 knots & rising. And, I have developed an aversion to waving 8 ½ - 9’ of carbon in the air during thunder storms. Casting into the 20 knot wind w/ gusts was enough fun the other day, although I did manage to avoid hitting myself in the back of the head w/ a fly. Yes, I have done that, but not for a couple of years. I also have a story about hooking a big turkey w/ an olive bugger on Taneycomo, but that’s a story for another time. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:48 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Cc: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VFB] Fishing this morning The wind and high water has really cut into the fishing, I did have a short shot at it the other evening with the Caddis hatch. This morning about 6:30 I looked out at the dock and noticed the water was a lot lower than it has been. The wind was really blowing from the south, this made the water real ripply. I did notice that the water behind the dock was a bit calmer and saw some rises in the calmer water. I decided to give it a shot from the dock in spite of the strong wind. Tied on "Al's Fly and went down to the dock. Casting into the strong breeze was not pleasant at all. I did not get the first two casts where I wanted the fly to be. On the third cast I got a hit but missed the hook up. I was finally able to get the fly where I wanted it for a good drift. I hooked up with a small Brown. A few more casts later another small Brown. Missed a couple of hits then again another small Brown. I got four small browns in Al's Fly then I just was getting taps. I did get one good hit and missed it. I knew that was a bigger fish, the Browns were about 10". I then tied on a Peacock and Bronze and passed it over where I got the better hit. I got another tap then on the next cast, I hooked up. This was a good Rainbow about 14". I was happy with that. Made a few more casts and finally decided the wind was getting the best of me. Reeled up and back to the house for some breakfast. It was a nice way to spend an hour before the day really begins. I released all the Trout to be caught again. Arkansas Tony --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: Fishing this morning
Thanks Jimmy, We have some of those here. In the Summer I see some boats with big beach umbrellas opened to shade the "fisher" people. LOL Then there are the big ice chests to load up with trout the Corn cans and the Cricket containers and plastic bags that end up in the river. I am glad I can still fish off the dock but I would rather be wading. Maybe one day they will shut the dam down and I will be able to. Next time you are up this way, be sure to figure on an extra day so I can take you to one of mt favorite spots. Tony --- On Sun, 4/26/09, Jimmy D. Moore wrote: From: Jimmy D. Moore Subject: [VFB] Re: Fishing this morning To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Sunday, April 26, 2009, 10:15 AM Tony, really glad you were able to hook up with some trout. Must be like heaven, fishing off one's dock for them. Now, if that dock was in Texas and there were trout, all the amenities needed to enjoy fishing to the fullest would be right there: A cooler full of beer, sandwiches, vienna sausage, crackers, cheese, a god red / white wine for those who desire and a big pop up shelter for when the rains come. No kidding, we have deer stands here in my neck of the woods that are as well outfitted as a travel trailer, carpet on the floors, heater, etc. etc. There's an old saying down here: "Life is too short not to live it like a TEXAN" JIMMY D Anthony Spezio wrote: The wind and high water has really cut into the fishing, I did have a short shot at it the other evening with the Caddis hatch. This morning about 6:30 I looked out at the dock and noticed the water was a lot lower than it has been. The wind was really blowing from the south, this made the water real ripply. I did notice that the water behind the dock was a bit calmer and saw some rises in the calmer water. I decided to give it a shot from the dock in spite of the strong wind. Tied on "Al's Fly and went down to the dock. Casting into the strong breeze was not pleasant at all. I did not get the first two casts where I wanted the fly to be. On the third cast I got a hit but missed the hook up. I was finally able to get the fly where I wanted it for a good drift. I hooked up with a small Brown. A few more casts later another small Brown. Missed a couple of hits then again another small Brown. I got four small browns in Al's Fly then I just was getting taps. I did get one good hit and missed it. I knew that was a bigger fish, the Browns were about 10". I then tied on a Peacock and Bronze and passed it over where I got the better hit. I got another tap then on the next cast, I hooked up. This was a good Rainbow about 14". I was happy with that. Made a few more casts and finally decided the wind was getting the best of me. Reeled up and back to the house for some breakfast. It was a nice way to spend an hour before the day really begins. I released all the Trout to be caught again. Arkansas Tony -- ><º> ** JIMMY D. MOOREjdmo...@fishgame.com North Zone Fishing Editor - Texas Fish & Game Mag, Author - Moon Holler Misfits Fishing & Hunting Club, Humorist, Past VP Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited, Member TOWA, Retired Scout Exec. BSA. Website - http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/index.html * <º>< * --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: Fishing this morning
Tony, really glad you were able to hook up with some trout. Must be like heaven, fishing off one's dock for them. Now, if that dock was in Texas and there were trout, all the amenities needed to enjoy fishing to the fullest would be right there: A cooler full of beer, sandwiches, vienna sausage, crackers, cheese, a god red / white wine for those who desire and a big pop up shelter for when the rains come. No kidding, we have deer stands here in my neck of the woods that are as well outfitted as a travel trailer, carpet on the floors, heater, etc. etc. There's an old saying down here: "Life is too short not to live it like a TEXAN" JIMMY D Anthony Spezio wrote: > The wind and high water has really cut into the fishing, I did have a > short shot at it the other evening with the Caddis hatch. This morning > about 6:30 I looked out at the dock and noticed the water was a lot > lower than it has been. The wind was really blowing from the south, > this made the water real ripply. I did notice that the water behind > the dock was a bit calmer and saw some rises in the calmer water. I > decided to give it a shot from the dock in spite of the strong wind. > Tied on "Al's Fly and went down to the dock. Casting into the strong > breeze was not pleasant at all. I did not get the first two casts > where I wanted the fly to be. On the third cast I got a hit but missed > the hook up. I was finally able to get the fly where I wanted it for a > good drift. I hooked up with a small Brown. A few more casts later > another small Brown. Missed a couple of hits then again another small > Brown. I got four small browns in Al's Fly then I just was getting > taps. I did get one good hit and missed it. I knew that was a bigger > fish, the Browns were about 10". > I then tied on a Peacock and Bronze and passed it over where I got the > better hit. I got another tap then on the next cast, I hooked up. This > was a good Rainbow about 14". I was happy with that. Made a few more > casts and finally decided the wind was getting the best of me. Reeled > up and back to the house for some breakfast. > It was a nice way to spend an hour before the day really begins. > I released all the Trout to be caught again. > Arkansas Tony > > > > > -- ><º> ** JIMMY D. MOOREjdmo...@fishgame.com North Zone Fishing Editor - Texas Fish & Game Mag, Author - Moon Holler Misfits Fishing & Hunting Club, Humorist, Past VP Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited, Member TOWA, Retired Scout Exec. BSA. Website - http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/index.html * <º>< * --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
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No fishing for me today. Wind is picking up ahead of the next storm; 22 knots & rising. And, I have developed an aversion to waving 8 ½ - 9’ of carbon in the air during thunder storms. Casting into the 20 knot wind w/ gusts was enough fun the other day, although I did manage to avoid hitting myself in the back of the head w/ a fly. Yes, I have done that, but not for a couple of years. I also have a story about hooking a big turkey w/ an olive bugger on Taneycomo, but that’s a story for another time. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:48 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Cc: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VFB] Fishing this morning The wind and high water has really cut into the fishing, I did have a short shot at it the other evening with the Caddis hatch. This morning about 6:30 I looked out at the dock and noticed the water was a lot lower than it has been. The wind was really blowing from the south, this made the water real ripply. I did notice that the water behind the dock was a bit calmer and saw some rises in the calmer water. I decided to give it a shot from the dock in spite of the strong wind. Tied on "Al's Fly and went down to the dock. Casting into the strong breeze was not pleasant at all. I did not get the first two casts where I wanted the fly to be. On the third cast I got a hit but missed the hook up. I was finally able to get the fly where I wanted it for a good drift. I hooked up with a small Brown. A few more casts later another small Brown. Missed a couple of hits then again another small Brown. I got four small browns in Al's Fly then I just was getting taps. I did get one good hit and missed it. I knew that was a bigger fish, the Browns were about 10". I then tied on a Peacock and Bronze and passed it over where I got the better hit. I got another tap then on the next cast, I hooked up. This was a good Rainbow about 14". I was happy with that. Made a few more casts and finally decided the wind was getting the best of me. Reeled up and back to the house for some breakfast. It was a nice way to spend an hour before the day really begins. I released all the Trout to be caught again. Arkansas Tony --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
