tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post5634426861835644165..comments2023-09-10T20:26:51.864-06:00Comments on The River Damsel: Facing Your Fears ~ Sunday Tippets, Damsel StyleTHE RIVER DAMSELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-69456906217678405862012-04-22T07:13:24.482-06:002012-04-22T07:13:24.482-06:00Ed - Ya know, there is never any time better than ...Ed - Ya know, there is never any time better than the present to get over a "trepidation". I'm glad that you now are all geared up and ready to go! When you wade in the middle of a stream and cast towards both banks...it's a whole new ball game. Good luck!THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-14928367468763195142012-04-20T19:51:53.025-06:002012-04-20T19:51:53.025-06:00Hey RD.....I got waders and boots for my birthday ...Hey RD.....I got waders and boots for my birthday recently and haven't used them yet. It was nice (in a good way) to see that someone who has been fly-fishing longer than me had trepidation about wading into a river.<br /><br />We (Boston area) have had an unusually dry winter so the rivers are well below normal levels. This has given me a chance to see places that were not exposed last spring. I have made my way into the river without waders but rain is expected this weekend and I may get a chance to put the waders on soon. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15477992287185406912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-4895745055521539802012-04-19T06:53:17.725-06:002012-04-19T06:53:17.725-06:00Josh! You are back and just in the nick of time! B...Josh! You are back and just in the nick of time! By golly, I think you<br />are absolutely right on with the running across! When I ran across a fast moving current trying to help some overturned tubers, I didnt have time to put fear into play! Thanks for the suggestion ...THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-49214093455476770392012-04-19T06:18:49.008-06:002012-04-19T06:18:49.008-06:00Sometime try to run accross the river, full speed ...Sometime try to run accross the river, full speed or even run down stream... you wont fall, in fact you almost cant... All of this is in the brain where confidence is stored...<br />I have never seen anyone go down unless the confidence was wiped from the equasion.Bigerrfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792787195626433425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-83368782133561523662012-04-17T19:23:33.805-06:002012-04-17T19:23:33.805-06:00Ahhh, Sanders...it's never too late to get a w...Ahhh, Sanders...it's never too late to get a weekly dose of Sunday Tippets! And RD is always happy when a rainbow fills the net from end to end!THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-72258672854541572822012-04-16T22:38:12.822-06:002012-04-16T22:38:12.822-06:00Glad I wasn't too late to get the weekly "...Glad I wasn't too late to get the weekly "tippet". Facing your fears is a funny thing, just glad you decided to pull the stick off the wall and give it a go. <br /><br />...and I am happy to see RD filling her net with some good looking fish :-) <br /><br />Have fun on Tuesday!Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700676412329394331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-47850805449360079012012-04-16T22:07:19.670-06:002012-04-16T22:07:19.670-06:00Nick ~ Catpcha's...I hate those things! = ) T...Nick ~ Catpcha's...I hate those things! = ) Thanks for the support. We will find the middle of the road, I'm sure! Just enough surety...THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-66036235458250170862012-04-16T08:03:36.652-06:002012-04-16T08:03:36.652-06:00Jeff - No...this was actually on the I-80 stretch....Jeff - No...this was actually on the I-80 stretch. We started in rhe Devil's Slide area though. But, it wasn't looking as fishable...so we kept moving. Thanks for stopping by!THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-59483087191447525772012-04-16T07:59:08.665-06:002012-04-16T07:59:08.665-06:00Congrats on the double header, RD!
I want to pla...Congrats on the double header, RD! <br /><br />I want to plant the seed that this new found confidence will continue to grow and as it does, you wading will be easier and easier. When people are afraid of something, they tend to make poor decisions and end up getting themselves in more trouble that way. Just make sure that you don't become too confident - that is equally as dangerous. <br /><br />edit - damn that captcha! errrrrrBrookfieldAnglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07990751656565622220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-31566958961401595782012-04-16T07:52:40.619-06:002012-04-16T07:52:40.619-06:00Owl - You must have him try at least one fried pie...Owl - You must have him try at least one fried pie! Otherwise...the trip is not complete! He can go back on his Slimfast...err...Taco Bell diet when he gets home...THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-81502512718781217162012-04-16T02:22:52.111-06:002012-04-16T02:22:52.111-06:00But Pork Rinds are AWESOME! At least you kinda hal...But Pork Rinds are AWESOME! At least you kinda half way liked the boiled peanuts. Hey, do you think I should give him any fried pies? Probably not. They'll just make him fat. :)owlhttp://www.blahblahblah.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-10328721136272886242012-04-15T23:58:10.907-06:002012-04-15T23:58:10.907-06:00RD, well said. Also, way to face your fears. We a...RD, well said. Also, way to face your fears. We all need to do things like this every once and a while to overcome our fears. On a side note, that wouldn't happen to be a stretch of the Weber that runs along I-84 would it? I travel that way frequently and see people fishing there all the time. Anyway, I was just wondering.<br /><br />JeffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-40231254078555535432012-04-15T19:26:56.629-06:002012-04-15T19:26:56.629-06:00Owl ~ That is the best thing that you could have d...Owl ~ That is the best thing that you could have done...that helped me that day, actually. I needed the push. When I look back at the Bradley...it was a bit scary there crossing...but, we did it, didn't we??? Just proves what determination and "believing" that you can do something will do for you! You don't have to go easy on the "honey bear" guy either... = ) I just hope that he doesn't eat those pork rinds!THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-53830687671335995002012-04-15T19:20:04.189-06:002012-04-15T19:20:04.189-06:00Mel ~ If it wasn't so much fun falling all the...Mel ~ If it wasn't so much fun falling all the time, I'm sure that I wouldn't still be doing this! Glutton for punishment, I guess. Seriously, I am determined to make my days ahead on the river, much easier!THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-73276168075128290102012-04-15T19:18:24.762-06:002012-04-15T19:18:24.762-06:00Mark ~ It sounds like you and me are in this endea...Mark ~ It sounds like you and me are in this endeavor together! We will get there in our own way, in our own time... = ) Thanks, Mark.THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-84653781477797446382012-04-15T19:07:21.625-06:002012-04-15T19:07:21.625-06:00WOW! That is a SUPER NICE FISH!!!!!!!! You know, t...WOW! That is a SUPER NICE FISH!!!!!!!! You know, that looks alot more tame than what I made you wade out in on Bradley Fork that day. I had no idea back then that it kinda bothered you so much. I owe you an apology for that. I kinda just said " Oh, you're wading this." and walked off. You should have told me! Anyway, that's an awesome fish and fishing just happens to be a great way to learn all sorts of new things and conquer new fears!<br /><br />Next month, I'm fishing with..ummm...some guy..and don't tell him but I'm going to cover him in honey and tie him to a tree. :) Unless he tells me he's afraid of bears I guess....ruin all the fun, but ...whatever..... :)owlhttp://www.fallsdownalottoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-33550507563882701002012-04-15T15:17:38.102-06:002012-04-15T15:17:38.102-06:00Very well said, and, then done, RD. Don't use...Very well said, and, then done, RD. Don't use a staff myself. I am sure that it would be a great asset to have. Like, FuncFish, I usually fall before I ever get to the water!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-48071121122119606502012-04-15T13:21:20.377-06:002012-04-15T13:21:20.377-06:00Being a person that is bit tipsy (because of a sma...Being a person that is bit tipsy (because of a small stroke years ago), I find the 3 point stance (two feet and a wading stick) is the best solution for the river. It's standard procedure that when I put on my waders, the wading staff goes on at the same time. Like American Express, never leave home without it. <br /><br />MarkMark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-75683063432200854062012-04-15T12:35:31.985-06:002012-04-15T12:35:31.985-06:00Howard - Yes, i'm afraid that my pride got in ...Howard - Yes, i'm afraid that my pride got in the way of trying out the wading stick before this. I have learned a very important lesson. Now...my adventures might be a little more normal! Ha!THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-56440989170829756912012-04-15T12:30:22.145-06:002012-04-15T12:30:22.145-06:00Matt - Preventative measures definitely are needed...Matt - Preventative measures definitely are needed in some situations. And it did help to have some extra leverage in certain parts of the river yesterday.THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-44742149044383144782012-04-15T10:42:06.409-06:002012-04-15T10:42:06.409-06:00Great advice and one that we shouldn't have to...Great advice and one that we shouldn't have to be reminded about. Just like wearing an inflatable vest (not macho enough) if you're in over your head you'll thank the Lord you have it. Drowning isn't very macho either.cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-78000580897383028042012-04-15T10:15:14.596-06:002012-04-15T10:15:14.596-06:00Great post and great idea about the wading stick. ...Great post and great idea about the wading stick. I might have to give this one some serious thought this year. Of course most of my falls were on shore! (:Funcfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05945814243205038922noreply@blogger.com