Re: [VFB] Cold climate fishing, was Sow Bug Alumni signup update

2010-10-20 Thread Larry Johnson
I have (in the past) fished when it was so cold that the guides on my fly rod 
filled with ice.  Not any more.  But then, I don't do a lot of things that I 
used to do.  I can be lured out to play in the snow on my 4-wheeler ( Harriet, 
the chariot ).  I don't have too much trouble staying warm in that setting, but 
the water and wind bring a whole new dimension to the concept of sanity.  I did 
fall out of the boat into the Colorado River at Lee's Ferry wearing a parka and 
chest waders.  It was during Christmas break.  Colder than a tin toilet seat in 
Alaska.  But that's another story.

Larry J

 

 Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com 10/20/2010 8:59 AM 
Larry,
We too have our winter-fishing fanatics, and at one time I was one of them. 
This was before the advent of cold-climate fly lines, so line management was 
problematic.  It would be below freezing, so I'd dip the rod under the water 
to de-ice the guides.  I myself also would be warmer below water, since that 
wasn't subject to the biting wind chill, as I would have insulated pants on.
But even with all of the cold-climate gear, I would still only be able to 
stay out on the river for an hour or so, depending on the wind speed.
I still see drift-boats going down the river until ice-up.  So there are 
some real die-hards out there.
I'd prefer to buy a ticket to the Keys at that time.

DonO


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Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 8:11 AM
Subject: Re: [VFB] Tue. Oct. 17 - Sow Bug Alumni signup update


I remember driving up Provo Canyon in the winter. The wind was blowing so 
hard that the snow was flying by horizontally, and there were 5 cars pulled 
off at the Trestle turn-out.  That's when I turn the heater up a notch and 
smile.

 LJ

 Michael Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com 10/19/2010 5:33 PM 
 Congrats Larry - see you in December if I can get you out in the cold.

 Mike

 On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 6:37 AM, Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu wrote:

 Note to all:  Announcing a new grandchild !!!   Phoebe Alivia Johnson, 
 born
 October 18, in El Paso, Texas.  8 lbs. even, 20 long, and according to 
 her
 father, she is really cute.  We have not seen any pictures yet.  That 
 makes
 15 grandchildren.  I know, I know.  There is always someone with more, or
 older, or cuter, or smarter, etc.  As my friend says, I've never seen an
 ugly grandchild yet.  We did our best, and now I am really tired. 
 Better
 have a nap.

 Larry Johnson
 Springville, Utah



  Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu 10/19/2010 10:22 AM 
  I am behind the person who is standing behind the girl in the red
 sweatshirt.  You can see a bit of my hat and head.  I was scrunched 
 into
 to corner.

 Larry Johnson
 Springville, Utah



  Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net 10/19/2010 8:10 AM 
 Wouldn't you know it - just when I had to go to the bathroom, they
 gathered everybody (but me) together and took a photo!

 Hmmm... I can still see some un-named faces. ;o)
 
 

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Re: [VFB] Cold climate fishing, was Sow Bug Alumni signup update

2010-10-20 Thread Anthony Spezio
Been there Done that. No more winter fishing. These old bones will not take it 
anymore.
Tony

--- On Wed, 10/20/10, Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu wrote:

From: Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu
Subject: Re: [VFB] Cold climate fishing, was Sow Bug Alumni signup update
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 11:07 AM

I have (in the past) fished when it was so cold that the guides on my fly rod 
filled with ice.  Not any more.  But then, I don't do a lot of things that I 
used to do.  I can be lured out to play in the snow on my 4-wheeler ( Harriet, 
the chariot ).  I don't have too much trouble staying warm in that setting, but 
the water and wind bring a whole new dimension to the concept of sanity.  I did 
fall out of the boat into the Colorado River at Lee's Ferry wearing a parka and 
chest waders.  It was during Christmas break.  Colder than a tin toilet seat in 
Alaska.  But that's another story.

Larry J

 

 Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com 10/20/2010 8:59 AM 
Larry,
We too have our winter-fishing fanatics, and at one time I was one of them. 
This was before the advent of cold-climate fly lines, so line management was 
problematic.  It would be below freezing, so I'd dip the rod under the water 
to de-ice the guides.  I myself also would be warmer below water, since that 
wasn't subject to the biting wind chill, as I would have insulated pants on.
But even with all of the cold-climate gear, I would still only be able to 
stay out on the river for an hour or so, depending on the wind speed.
I still see drift-boats going down the river until ice-up.  So there are 
some real die-hards out there.
I'd prefer to buy a ticket to the Keys at that time.

DonO


- Original Message - 
From: Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 8:11 AM
Subject: Re: [VFB] Tue. Oct. 17 - Sow Bug Alumni signup update


I remember driving up Provo Canyon in the winter. The wind was blowing so 
hard that the snow was flying by horizontally, and there were 5 cars pulled 
off at the Trestle turn-out.  That's when I turn the heater up a notch and 
smile.

 LJ

 Michael Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com 10/19/2010 5:33 PM 
 Congrats Larry - see you in December if I can get you out in the cold.

 Mike

 On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 6:37 AM, Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu wrote:

 Note to all:  Announcing a new grandchild !!!   Phoebe Alivia Johnson, 
 born
 October 18, in El Paso, Texas.  8 lbs. even, 20 long, and according to 
 her
 father, she is really cute.  We have not seen any pictures yet.  That 
 makes
 15 grandchildren.  I know, I know.  There is always someone with more, or
 older, or cuter, or smarter, etc.  As my friend says, I've never seen an
 ugly grandchild yet.  We did our best, and now I am really tired. 
 Better
 have a nap.

 Larry Johnson
 Springville, Utah



  Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu 10/19/2010 10:22 AM 
  I am behind the person who is standing behind the girl in the red
 sweatshirt.  You can see a bit of my hat and head.  I was scrunched 
 into
 to corner.

 Larry Johnson
 Springville, Utah



  Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net 10/19/2010 8:10 AM 
 Wouldn't you know it - just when I had to go to the bathroom, they
 gathered everybody (but me) together and took a photo!

 Hmmm... I can still see some un-named faces. ;o)
 
 

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Re: [VFB] Cold climate fishing, was Sow Bug Alumni signup update

2010-10-20 Thread Michael Bliss
You're sure trying to get a lot of support for not fishing with me in
December!



On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 6:07 AM, Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu wrote:

 I have (in the past) fished when it was so cold that the guides on my fly
 rod filled with ice.  Not any more.  But then, I don't do a lot of things
 that I used to do.  I can be lured out to play in the snow on my 4-wheeler (
 Harriet, the chariot ).  I don't have too much trouble staying warm in that
 setting, but the water and wind bring a whole new dimension to the concept
 of sanity.  I did fall out of the boat into the Colorado River at Lee's
 Ferry wearing a parka and chest waders.  It was during Christmas break.
  Colder than a tin toilet seat in Alaska.  But that's another story.

 Larry J



  Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com 10/20/2010 8:59 AM 
  Larry,
 We too have our winter-fishing fanatics, and at one time I was one of them.
 This was before the advent of cold-climate fly lines, so line management
 was
 problematic.  It would be below freezing, so I'd dip the rod under the
 water
 to de-ice the guides.  I myself also would be warmer below water, since
 that
 wasn't subject to the biting wind chill, as I would have insulated pants
 on.
 But even with all of the cold-climate gear, I would still only be able to
 stay out on the river for an hour or so, depending on the wind speed.
 I still see drift-boats going down the river until ice-up.  So there are
 some real die-hards out there.
 I'd prefer to buy a ticket to the Keys at that time.

 DonO


 - Original Message -
 From: Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu
 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
 Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 8:11 AM
 Subject: Re: [VFB] Tue. Oct. 17 - Sow Bug Alumni signup update


 I remember driving up Provo Canyon in the winter. The wind was blowing so
 hard that the snow was flying by horizontally, and there were 5 cars
 pulled
 off at the Trestle turn-out.  That's when I turn the heater up a notch and
 smile.
 
  LJ
 
  Michael Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com 10/19/2010 5:33 PM 
  Congrats Larry - see you in December if I can get you out in the cold.
 
  Mike
 
  On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 6:37 AM, Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu wrote:
 
  Note to all:  Announcing a new grandchild !!!   Phoebe Alivia Johnson,
  born
  October 18, in El Paso, Texas.  8 lbs. even, 20 long, and according to
  her
  father, she is really cute.  We have not seen any pictures yet.  That
  makes
  15 grandchildren.  I know, I know.  There is always someone with more,
 or
  older, or cuter, or smarter, etc.  As my friend says, I've never seen
 an
  ugly grandchild yet.  We did our best, and now I am really tired.
  Better
  have a nap.
 
  Larry Johnson
  Springville, Utah
 
 
 
   Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu 10/19/2010 10:22 AM 
   I am behind the person who is standing behind the girl in the red
  sweatshirt.  You can see a bit of my hat and head.  I was scrunched
  into
  to corner.
 
  Larry Johnson
  Springville, Utah
 
 
 
   Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net 10/19/2010 8:10 AM 
  Wouldn't you know it - just when I had to go to the bathroom, they
  gathered everybody (but me) together and took a photo!
 
  Hmmm... I can still see some un-named faces. ;o)
  
  
 
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Re: [VFB] Cold climate fishing, was Sow Bug Alumni signup update

2010-10-20 Thread Larry Johnson
Maybe we will have a warm snap.  But if we do, then EVERYONE will be on the 
river.  There seems to be no escape.

Larry J 

 Michael Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com 10/20/2010 11:55 AM 
You're sure trying to get a lot of support for not fishing with me in
December!



On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 6:07 AM, Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu wrote:

 I have (in the past) fished when it was so cold that the guides on my fly
 rod filled with ice.  Not any more.  But then, I don't do a lot of things
 that I used to do.  I can be lured out to play in the snow on my 4-wheeler (
 Harriet, the chariot ).  I don't have too much trouble staying warm in that
 setting, but the water and wind bring a whole new dimension to the concept
 of sanity.  I did fall out of the boat into the Colorado River at Lee's
 Ferry wearing a parka and chest waders.  It was during Christmas break.
  Colder than a tin toilet seat in Alaska.  But that's another story.

 Larry J



  Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com 10/20/2010 8:59 AM 
  Larry,
 We too have our winter-fishing fanatics, and at one time I was one of them.
 This was before the advent of cold-climate fly lines, so line management
 was
 problematic.  It would be below freezing, so I'd dip the rod under the
 water
 to de-ice the guides.  I myself also would be warmer below water, since
 that
 wasn't subject to the biting wind chill, as I would have insulated pants
 on.
 But even with all of the cold-climate gear, I would still only be able to
 stay out on the river for an hour or so, depending on the wind speed.
 I still see drift-boats going down the river until ice-up.  So there are
 some real die-hards out there.
 I'd prefer to buy a ticket to the Keys at that time.

 DonO


 - Original Message -
 From: Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu
 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
 Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 8:11 AM
 Subject: Re: [VFB] Tue. Oct. 17 - Sow Bug Alumni signup update


 I remember driving up Provo Canyon in the winter. The wind was blowing so
 hard that the snow was flying by horizontally, and there were 5 cars
 pulled
 off at the Trestle turn-out.  That's when I turn the heater up a notch and
 smile.
 
  LJ
 
  Michael Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com 10/19/2010 5:33 PM 
  Congrats Larry - see you in December if I can get you out in the cold.
 
  Mike
 
  On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 6:37 AM, Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu wrote:
 
  Note to all:  Announcing a new grandchild !!!   Phoebe Alivia Johnson,
  born
  October 18, in El Paso, Texas.  8 lbs. even, 20 long, and according to
  her
  father, she is really cute.  We have not seen any pictures yet.  That
  makes
  15 grandchildren.  I know, I know.  There is always someone with more,
 or
  older, or cuter, or smarter, etc.  As my friend says, I've never seen
 an
  ugly grandchild yet.  We did our best, and now I am really tired.
  Better
  have a nap.
 
  Larry Johnson
  Springville, Utah
 
 
 
   Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu 10/19/2010 10:22 AM 
   I am behind the person who is standing behind the girl in the red
  sweatshirt.  You can see a bit of my hat and head.  I was scrunched
  into
  to corner.
 
  Larry Johnson
  Springville, Utah
 
 
 
   Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net 10/19/2010 8:10 AM 
  Wouldn't you know it - just when I had to go to the bathroom, they
  gathered everybody (but me) together and took a photo!
 
  Hmmm... I can still see some un-named faces. ;o)
  
  
 
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Re: [VFB] Cold climate fishing, was Sow Bug Alumni signup update

2010-10-20 Thread Larry Johnson
Tell me what patterns, colors and sizes you would arm yourself with to fish the 
Lower Provo in December.
You don't have to.  I could get some good info from Joyce.  She always seems to 
know (and remember ) everything!

Larry J 



 Michael Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com 10/20/2010 11:55 AM 
You're sure trying to get a lot of support for not fishing with me in
December!



On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 6:07 AM, Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu wrote:

 I have (in the past) fished when it was so cold that the guides on my fly
 rod filled with ice.  Not any more.  But then, I don't do a lot of things
 that I used to do.  I can be lured out to play in the snow on my 4-wheeler (
 Harriet, the chariot ).  I don't have too much trouble staying warm in that
 setting, but the water and wind bring a whole new dimension to the concept
 of sanity.  I did fall out of the boat into the Colorado River at Lee's
 Ferry wearing a parka and chest waders.  It was during Christmas break.
  Colder than a tin toilet seat in Alaska.  But that's another story.

 Larry J



  Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com 10/20/2010 8:59 AM 
  Larry,
 We too have our winter-fishing fanatics, and at one time I was one of them.
 This was before the advent of cold-climate fly lines, so line management
 was
 problematic.  It would be below freezing, so I'd dip the rod under the
 water
 to de-ice the guides.  I myself also would be warmer below water, since
 that
 wasn't subject to the biting wind chill, as I would have insulated pants
 on.
 But even with all of the cold-climate gear, I would still only be able to
 stay out on the river for an hour or so, depending on the wind speed.
 I still see drift-boats going down the river until ice-up.  So there are
 some real die-hards out there.
 I'd prefer to buy a ticket to the Keys at that time.

 DonO


 - Original Message -
 From: Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu
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 Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 8:11 AM
 Subject: Re: [VFB] Tue. Oct. 17 - Sow Bug Alumni signup update


 I remember driving up Provo Canyon in the winter. The wind was blowing so
 hard that the snow was flying by horizontally, and there were 5 cars
 pulled
 off at the Trestle turn-out.  That's when I turn the heater up a notch and
 smile.
 
  LJ
 
  Michael Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com 10/19/2010 5:33 PM 
  Congrats Larry - see you in December if I can get you out in the cold.
 
  Mike
 
  On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 6:37 AM, Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu wrote:
 
  Note to all:  Announcing a new grandchild !!!   Phoebe Alivia Johnson,
  born
  October 18, in El Paso, Texas.  8 lbs. even, 20 long, and according to
  her
  father, she is really cute.  We have not seen any pictures yet.  That
  makes
  15 grandchildren.  I know, I know.  There is always someone with more,
 or
  older, or cuter, or smarter, etc.  As my friend says, I've never seen
 an
  ugly grandchild yet.  We did our best, and now I am really tired.
  Better
  have a nap.
 
  Larry Johnson
  Springville, Utah
 
 
 
   Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu 10/19/2010 10:22 AM 
   I am behind the person who is standing behind the girl in the red
  sweatshirt.  You can see a bit of my hat and head.  I was scrunched
  into
  to corner.
 
  Larry Johnson
  Springville, Utah
 
 
 
   Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net 10/19/2010 8:10 AM 
  Wouldn't you know it - just when I had to go to the bathroom, they
  gathered everybody (but me) together and took a photo!
 
  Hmmm... I can still see some un-named faces. ;o)
  
  
 
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Re: [VFB] Cold climate fishing, was Sow Bug Alumni signup update

2010-10-20 Thread Alan Di Somma

Larry:

I am surprised you didn't wind up in Mexico, the way the Colorado runs so 
fast.



Thank you,
Alan Di Somma

You know your a redneck when:

You offer someone the shirt off your back and they don't want it...


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From: Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu

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Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 9:07 AM
Subject: Re: [VFB] Cold climate fishing, was Sow Bug Alumni signup update


I have (in the past) fished when it was so cold that the guides on my fly 
rod filled with ice.  Not any more.  But then, I don't do a lot of things 
that I used to do.  I can be lured out to play in the snow on my 4-wheeler 
( Harriet, the chariot ).  I don't have too much trouble staying warm in 
that setting, but the water and wind bring a whole new dimension to the 
concept of sanity.  I did fall out of the boat into the Colorado River at 
Lee's Ferry wearing a parka and chest waders.  It was during Christmas 
break.  Colder than a tin toilet seat in Alaska.  But that's another story.


Larry J




Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com 10/20/2010 8:59 AM 

Larry,
We too have our winter-fishing fanatics, and at one time I was one of them.
This was before the advent of cold-climate fly lines, so line management was
problematic.  It would be below freezing, so I'd dip the rod under the water
to de-ice the guides.  I myself also would be warmer below water, since that
wasn't subject to the biting wind chill, as I would have insulated pants on.
But even with all of the cold-climate gear, I would still only be able to
stay out on the river for an hour or so, depending on the wind speed.
I still see drift-boats going down the river until ice-up.  So there are
some real die-hards out there.
I'd prefer to buy a ticket to the Keys at that time.

DonO


- Original Message - 
From: Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu

To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 8:11 AM
Subject: Re: [VFB] Tue. Oct. 17 - Sow Bug Alumni signup update



I remember driving up Provo Canyon in the winter. The wind was blowing so
hard that the snow was flying by horizontally, and there were 5 cars pulled
off at the Trestle turn-out.  That's when I turn the heater up a notch and
smile.

LJ


Michael Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com 10/19/2010 5:33 PM 

Congrats Larry - see you in December if I can get you out in the cold.

Mike

On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 6:37 AM, Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu wrote:


Note to all:  Announcing a new grandchild !!!   Phoebe Alivia Johnson,
born
October 18, in El Paso, Texas.  8 lbs. even, 20 long, and according to
her
father, she is really cute.  We have not seen any pictures yet.  That
makes
15 grandchildren.  I know, I know.  There is always someone with more, or
older, or cuter, or smarter, etc.  As my friend says, I've never seen an
ugly grandchild yet.  We did our best, and now I am really tired.
Better
have a nap.

Larry Johnson
Springville, Utah



 Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu 10/19/2010 10:22 AM 
 I am behind the person who is standing behind the girl in the red
sweatshirt.  You can see a bit of my hat and head.  I was scrunched
into
to corner.

Larry Johnson
Springville, Utah



 Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net 10/19/2010 8:10 AM 
Wouldn't you know it - just when I had to go to the bathroom, they
gathered everybody (but me) together and took a photo!

Hmmm... I can still see some un-named faces. ;o)



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