David L. Darnell
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I’m thinking about setting a trap line this year. Haven’t done so in 5 seasons.
When you can see up to 31 deer in your front yard (river bottom) you loose interest real quick, last deer I shot was out the kitchen door 😀
my fishing bud in over in Hawaii Bonefishing, got a text from him a few days ago, said his Olympus had sprung a leak and was toast.
do your brother a favor and take him fishing on his wedding day, that way his bride will know what he likes.
I gave my bride her engagement ring on top of Chimney Tops in the Smokies 😉
yes they are, and with the low humidity of the Rocky Mnt west, I don’t sweat like I do here in TN at 700′ elevation, could cut the air today with a knife.
looks like we will be in Deer Lodge at our buds house on the 21-23, will be in NE corner of the park 24-26. I’m PM you my #
don’t forget the hoppers I sent ;D
did I ever give you my cell # in case we are in the Yellowrock area the same time ?
my FFF club had a member to pass away, his widow had a couple of members to get his goods together and sell them at silent auction, it got me to thinking about my stuff.
I am orginized but am real organized now. I got all my stuff together and put it in bags.
I have my materials on a Word document. I been tying 25 years and am a materials junkie, It’s 25+ pages long. ;D
my fishing bud sent me a text this afternoon, he had been contacted by Kiene’s Flyshop that his shipped today. #6
in 35 years, I have used and purchased lots of vest.
Columbia’s of all sort and arrangements
Filson’s, Foul Weather vest hanging in closet
FishPond vest
Chest packs, (hate them all) get in my way
Fanny Packs, currently using Fishpond Waterdance pack and it’s a love affair so far ;DI was in Little River Outfitters Monday, I had it on my to do list to ask questions about the Simms boots compared to the Chota SLT+. But we got off on other subjects and it slipped my mind. Why the Rivershed over the Guide? I want the best foot bed I can get and they will be used for standing in the boat chunking streamers and wading on the tailwaters. Felt will be reserved for the Smokies until the new soles prove themselves. I had 3 pair of Simms Guide model, say 3 or so years ago, first two pair broke across the ball of both feet after little usage. They were killing my feet after little time in the boots per day. I sold the 3rd paid and got the Chota’s, the Chota wading boot and Keen H2O sandals are the only shoes I can wear without my custom orto’s. I have Plantar fasciitis.
If only I didn’t have to work…
Joel
Leave RonS in charge, Tom and I will be out during this time frame to visit Deerlodge 😉
Tim,
Tom and I will be on the Slough around 24-26th time frame, but won’t be staying due to my sleep apnea, but would love to do it.
Tim,
I’m 10′ tall and bullet proof, but spending time in the Slough Creek area alone is not on my agenda, I realize I think different at 51 than I did 20+ years ago.
I’m not sure the park service will let you go it alone, some areas of the Gallatin water shed, have to have 3 people to go.
I’m sure someone will chime in.
DD
I’m walking out the door, taking my 7 year old to the Smokies for 3 days, taking the hoppers and beetles to see how and if they work 😉
DD
David,
I like the looks of those hoppers man! Â Pretty cool with the legs. Â I like your different colors too. Â
Juan
Thanks for the compliment, you are the hopper guru.
DD-It’s not hopper season here yet by any means, however:
Photo number -1 Tie that top foam color with the bottom color of photo number 5. I think that would nail the green creek side hoppers.
Thanks for allowing me to be your field tester!!  🙂
I know how much you enjoy tying but if you need a shortcut fly for the higher elevation creeks around here-Chernobyls-Orange bottom black top, and a tan/tan combination will do it. Again, not much luck on the yellows.
I really like the shape of those Chernobyls you sent last time.
What size would you like  😀
As always, tie up lots of flies for my big trips and end up fishing only a few ;D But I will have plenty of the yellow and brown in the bottom photo, ran out of yellow two years ago and boy did it hurt.
