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Same thing yesterday morning on day one of clean air. Many rises but my man only got two to the net. It was refreshing to see the eats again.

Glad you got to fish “for yourself” this morning. I’m taking advantage of the lull in business by cleaning house, cooking burritos, doing laundry etc.

Getting ready to go try the Little Blackfoot where you suggested.

If I take a camera, I’ll get skunked for sure. I think I’ll leave it at home so there is no proof to dispute my story.

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Gary G-Not typical of the fish on the creek. Those two are thin. They are the exception. Just good examples of color difference for illustration purposes.

Thanks everyone, for the input. Good stuff.

EDIT: Yesterday or the day before, Moosedog called the fisheries biologist we have here. He’s kind of on retainer for stream rehab work, water monitoring etc. Moosedog posed the same question to him. Here’s his short version answer.

Genetics and environment both contribute greatly to skin color of trout. Brown trout even have the ability to change colors to match their immediate environment rather quickly. Within 7 to 8 minutes a brownie’s color can change to help with concealment. He said if a fish moves into a different holding area, his colors will change to match the colors of the stream bottom where he is now holding. It’s a protective mechanism to help against overhead predators.

Matches with the fish above. The lighter colored fish was caught in a very light colored stream bottom area. The dark fish came from a very dark pool. Deeper and big dark boulders on the bottom.

I also googled up the subject. There are many links that basically say the same thing about skin color. Here’s just one quote from a page on http://www.gsmnp.com/pages/brown.html

Brown trout are also unique in that they are able to change their color quite rapidly as a means of concealment. Brown trout are also the only fish ever to rest on the stream bottom. This also explains their success in many waters: They are just plain hard to spot both by predators and fishermen. NOTE: The color changes mentioned refer to changes in the background color of the trout’s skin–they can’t change their spots.

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Dave-Nice. Very nice.

That danaged Joel has had me throwing flies all summer. No wonder I don’t hook up with the big hawgs.

I’m going out to get me a case of Dew tomorrow morning. Wonder if they would hit a Red Bull? Maybe a JaegerBomb?

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It’s called Rock Creek Cattle Company.

I feel very fortunate that I got this opportunity.

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That’s Joel Thompson’s flyshop; I remember him looking for help on this board.  Looks like a nice lodge.

Zach

Yep, Moosedog hooked me up. The pay sucks but the perks are out of this world.

Thanks for having the classified setion here, Zach. It has worked out well for both Joel and I. Your website is making the world a smaller place.

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Nice reply, Mike.

Good advice.

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Carter is on the money. They use it for yak deck tie downs and a bazillion other things.

My hardware store has some of the bigger stuff on a spool. If they did have it, it might be cheaper than a sports specialty shop. Just guessing.

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Mike,

Check out this very helpful thread. Find the post by SplatteBoy. Home made and cheap too.
http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=607207

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I think you are probably right about the sculpin. I saw several in that run I was fishing just upstream from you guys before the lawn chair army moved in on me and I headed back up stream.

Later in the day when we moved down stream, Dan saw a bunch of sculpin just a little ways upstream from his place.

That was a good day man, glad I got to see you guys before I head out.

When I get back, probably in October, we’ll have to grill some ribeyes on the ditch. I’ll bring a bottle cabernet I have stashed.

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In my mind, I can see where the hands being in different planes would change the leverage points from a straight handle rod. It would keep your lower hand closer to your body, and seems like your upper hand wouldn’t have to travel as far. I dont’ know, was hoping some of you two handers would.

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I can’t believe you got out of the boat, and waded through that stuff!!!

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I got these pics the other day of a Caney Fork Black Cougar. ;D The pics kinda suck because it was so far away but they’re still good enough to see what’s going on.

http://www.trophyfishingtn.com/coppermine/displayimage.php?album=34&pid=749&slideshow=5000

Dang it Mike–I’m pretty sure that’s a Caney Chocolate Panther. You need to get your ID book out and check it again.

By the way, I can almost hear that rabbit squeal from here. You ever call coyotes up with a rabbit squeal call?

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Brian,

I feel bad for laughing at your expense, for it could just as easily have been me running from the Yellow Lab Cougar!

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Hahaha, is that because of my size or my impatience?  Hahahha.  Thanks guys, this is a big help already.

So, say I’m interested in a freshwater 25 hp outboard with a normal prop.  What are my options in terms of best bang-for-buck?  Is a used freshwater engine a good buy?  How do the various steering options affect price: for instance, say my boat is a center console like the one on the left here:

http://www.customgheenoe.com

Will that center-console steering system make for added price?  (Surely it will).  I’m actually leaning toward trying to find a used Custom DH Gheenoe, which is basically a transom-steered flat skiff with lots of storage (since the deck is almost total), and a poling platform.  These seem to be the most available on the used market.  The custom on the far left on their main page sold for $10,800 all told used, which is about twice what I want to spend.

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SOLD

Thanks, Zach. I agree-this boat is the deal for many types of water.  I’m really going to miss her when she’s gone, but right now I need the cash. Thanks too, for having a classified section. I have bought a couple of things here, and they were good transactions.

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Mike and Carter both have a valid point. Course the wheel is fine as it is. Sometimes it’s just fun to invent stuff. Think of this as the “Spinner” of the trolling motor world, but without the chrome!

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I am very grumpy, according to my wife, step children, dogs, employee, customers and some fishing partners, but I am not Grumpy.

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Zach,

I have sketched, doodled and “designed” the boat you have illustrated here many times with few differences.

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I’d be interested and I really need the help. Depends on the date for me.

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