Unfortunately it still happens. I've fished the Ford too many times in the last year (mostly last Winter). I had exactly the same thing happen to me just one time - a guy literally cast over my line. More commonly though I see people encroach from both sides until there is scarcely room for a short lob cast.
I don't mess around about it. I say something. e.g., "Um, excuse me, but I'm FISHING HERE... I just need room for a short drift... there's fish down there too (pointing up or downstream)" I think a lot of brand-new flyfishers show up at the Ford and just need a lesson in manners. -tight lines- Jim -----Original Message----- From: Gary Meyers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2001 4:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Waflyfishers (E-mail) Subject: Re: Rocky Ford Lunker Report The last time I was at Rocky Ford was probably six or so years ago, in late Spring, I believe, when other waters were out of shape from run-off. My buddy and I found a spot and were working a few (very) large fish. Another angler walked up and pretty much cast his line right over my partner's. We took offense; he took offense that we took offense and suggested that his close-quarter actions were the norm at RF. We split shortly after and never went back. I'm curious, was our encounter the RF exception or the rule? Members? Gary Meyers Kirkland > The Ford is starting to show its winter popularity. I counted 12 cars in > the south parking area on Saturday afternoon. However, by 1:00pm on Sunday > there were only a handful of folks left in the entire area. If crowds > bother you, fish during the week. If you need to go on weekends, schedule > the Ford for Sunday. > > The weather was good. The air temp was in the low fifties; there was little > wind with a broken high overcast. > > The summer weed growth is staring to die off making spotting fish easier, > especially in the moving water. > > Despite crowded conditions, fishing was very good. Fish came to the usual > suspects, scuds, pheasant tails and small brassies. > > Angler of note - I watched as one fellow pulled off his pack boots and > proceeded to wade knee deep into the Ford to resuscitate a previously caught > fish. > > Further note - There was some previous discussion on product reviews. > Opinions not withstanding, here is a site that offers reviews about various > pieces of fly fishing equipment. > > <http://www.outdoorreview.com/jump^page^flycrx.aspx> > > Regards > > Mike Santangelo > > >
