Still fishing a bunch
June 28th, 2008 by DavidThe last few weeks I have been on the water a bunch both with trips, and just fishing with friends. Jim Ulm, (Jimu guide service). We run trips together and is a hell of a lot of fun to fish with. The Salmon Fly’s are starting to tail off as are the Golden Stones, but the fish where still looking up for them. Jim and I hit the water after 10 yesterday morning and hit fish pretty much right off the bat. I had on a new pair of waders that I won’t give a name or review until I talk to the Rep, but at this time I am not happy with them. I should have waded wet as Jim did, because it turned out to be real hot and it would have felt good. Jim had a good swim when his feet went out from under him, then he tryed to use the anchor rope to stop his decent (like that would work). After we got down to Casey Park took pitty on me because I couldn’t wade anymore he took the oars of my boat and let me fish (that is a true friend, and thank you Jim I was pissed at those waders), and I think Jim could tell, anyway I had switched to a new Golden Stone pattern I had tweeked and it seamed to be a keeper I got into quite a few of the bigger fish, and to make things better we are seeing more native trout not just young steelhead. The last fish I got was a large wild cutt that screwed my leader up so bad I took over the sticks for the last run thru Rogue Elk Park.
Well for today it will be getting ready for a trip on Sunday and staying hid in the fly tying room and trying to stay cool. At 4 this morning it was 60 deg. already. Just wanted to thank Steve Johnson, he said the smoke was going to blow out of his area today, its up here now. I have been sitting out front all morning sense it got light and watching the Elk feeding in the field across from the house. Will try and post more and get some pictures up soon. Will be heading out Friday to Camp Sherman to do some tying at there 90th birthday party, Roger has been working hard to get old owners and friend of Camp Sherman together. Then just a week later we (Linda and I) will be going back up there for the Camp Sherman Bamboo and Fly Fishing Fair where I will be tying and casting bamboo until my arm falls off. Of course this is a big one for me because I will be turning 60 that week so I am out to prove I can still do it. Hope to see a lot of you there.
David
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July 2nd, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Dave,
Please forgive this off topic post.
I’ve been looking for a lamp for fly tying for a long time. I just haven’t found anything I like enough to lay out the dough on.
I checked out those Giraffe lights/magnifying glass sets per the link on your website. They’re pretty pricey, but I don’t mind (too much) paying a lot if the item is good. So, I have some questions.
1) Do you actually use a giraffe?
2) If so, is it better than other lamps you’ve used?
Thanks you,
Don
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:04 am
Don, I use the light and Mag. all the time. I have one set for travel and show tying,that set is over 10 years old and have been rolled up in a bag and it never has worn out or start drooping like so many on the lights I have used. On my tying bench here at the house I have mounted 3 of the lights on my roll top, just because I like lots of lights. Now I do Rep for the company, but I wouldn’t use them or sell them if I didn’t like them. It is the best light I have ever used. I will keep one on my home set up, but I am going to track lighting above my bench just to cut down on clutter on the bench.
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:59 am
Thanks Dave.
I’m sold. Since you’re a rep, should I buy through you?
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:51 pm
No Don let me know where you live and I will let you know what is your closest shop to get one. and thanks for checking them out I love them.
David
July 7th, 2008 at 11:36 am
I live in Murder City USA a.k.a. Oakland CA
July 7th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Oh, my friend… I’ve been too busy. Can I still invade your camp at the rod fair? Same creek camp? I’ll head out sometime Friday evening after work.
Heather aka TroutGirl
July 8th, 2008 at 8:21 am
OldTrout,I think you fish up on the Upper Sac, go into Ted Fays shop and see Bob Grace he keep all models in stock and colors.
Heather of course you are welcome we will be there on Tue.’s for the whole week to get some fishing in also.
David
July 8th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Thanks David. As it would happen, I’ll be up there on Saturday to pick up a Quad from Chris!
July 9th, 2008 at 7:45 am
Good tell all the gang up there hi.
David
July 9th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Excellent! Canyon Creek? BTW, the dirt road opposite of Canyon Creek has been blocked off. You can drive quite a ways down it, but then boulders and stuff are placed in the road.
Well, I’ll see ya next week then.
July 10th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Heather, we will be at Smiling River camp ground. You can’t miss my truck or follow the racket or the sound of bamboo wishing through the are with silk lines.
David