Glenn (sure is tough with Alan, Allan, Allen, Glen & Glenn),
I
don't live there but you will probably get a chance to see me out there this
or next year if all works out as planned. Most of my knowledge of
the area comes from a few trips that way years back and from a close friend
who lived in the area, soon to return. Speaking of which...
My very good friend (age 48, single) spent a number of years in Coure
d'lene after growing up in PA, Navy, Colorado, Livingston
(worked for Bailley's) first. He's in PA now taking care of family and
plans to move back to Idaho in March just due east of you... roughly
around the intersection of routes 2 and 95 where his friend Jim lives.
He's an engineering and computer whiz but hates it. His first
love is the remote mountains and rivers and he hates crowds. The
guy can tie beautiful flys (he taught me how to tie parachutes many years
back) and cast a line as pretty as a picture but his typical day fishing
is to get there and just take in nature. I've sat for hours with him
just watching rises, bugs and critters without a word... just a nod now and
then to acknowledge some form of nature.
Spoke with him for hours last night and asked him about what job he
might find in so rural an area. He spoke of starting some sort of
outfitting service, but knowing him it would kill him to show anyone such a
pristine area for fear it would bring more people.
The thought is to see if I can get you two to meet and possibly steer
him back towards his love of fly fishing and tying flys. Now, as pretty
a fly as I've seen him tie puts him up there with many of the best... same
with casting and all self-taught, but he knows an ugly wrap of fuzz will catch
him a fish as well. I'd like to see him tie for the beauty he can create
with his talent and maybe find some peace.
If you're willing to give it a try, I know how to show appreciation
and hospitality. He is one of my best friends and life has dealt him a
few blows in the old smile. Contact me off-list and let me know what you
think if you have time. Worst that could happen is that we could all go
fish a bit, have a beer, tie a fly and tell some tales. I'll take
care of the intros if you'd like to meet an interesting new buddy.
As far as those 2/0 flys go, I might be able to tie some if they fit the
vise. I know 6/0s don't. BTW, do you work for one of the
outfitters or shops in the area? Are your favorite patterns those that
you have invented or learned from friends that aren't in books? Just
curious.
Murf
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From: "Glenn Overton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: [VFB] Kootenai
Patterns
Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2006 17:33:26 -0700
I been fishing those big
trout for years in the Kootenai River ,in Libby,Montana ,that is where I
live . I use 2/0 hooks and number two hooks flies tied in
chartreuse ,white and sculpins tied with tan or cotton tail color fur
works best.Those Clousers style flies work well also . In the river I
use a deep water express line ,cut down to about 9 1/2 feet ,for a 9
weighted salmon rod ,connected to a thirty pound monofilament for running
line, using a four to five piece ,twelve pound leader which I make.Sometimes
I tie two of those large flies on the leader at the same time ,about thirty
inches apart.The front fly acts as a teaser.Steelhead eggs also work
well.............Do you live near Libby, Montana ?...Glenn
Overton
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 4:08
PM
Subject: Re: [VFB] Jerry "Philly" C,
huge hooks, swapping
So Ian must have a Kootenai pattern somewhere for those huge
bows? I hear you have to troll the flys from a plane board off the
stern using a downrigger versus split shot... seriously!
Murf
David T Murphy: The Walper Group, Career Owner,
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From: "KEITH PASSANT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [VFB] Jerry "Philly"
C, huge hooks, swapping
Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2006 20:29:25
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I understand totally your
reasons for re-cycling them Murf and have no problem with it whatsoever.
I got them from Iain Short out of curiosity. They JUST fit in my vice
and I have tied a few creations on them.
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