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... 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