tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post6610337072027462927..comments2023-09-10T20:26:51.864-06:00Comments on The River Damsel: Running With The Buffalo MidgeTHE RIVER DAMSELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-42454137510190600122012-03-07T06:28:39.307-07:002012-03-07T06:28:39.307-07:00So the fish didn't get landed. Better than th...So the fish didn't get landed. Better than the grab of tires after a little smokey squirreling and g-force of a muscle car shoving one back into the cushions; better than the culinary blast of blazing hot from the oil, double-down, extra brown, crinkle cut fries with too much salt and pepper with the first few followed by some submerged in Heinz ketchup, and a Coke; better than the flat low-air gravity release when your bike departs a rise in the road followed by a silken flat landing. Ahh, the rush of a hard hook-setting strike. Followed by the math-free physics of fish, water, air, line, pole and wrist. The full exposure to the elements, pleasant and otherwise. You're alive. After God, family, and country, what else matters? I envy you those two hours.<br /><br />I am Steve Martin's character in "The Big Year", but with two years yet to total freedom. DTJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-18731683112986077502012-03-04T21:17:52.737-07:002012-03-04T21:17:52.737-07:00Dustin ~ Unfortunately, my tippet doesn't last...Dustin ~ Unfortunately, my tippet doesn't last that long! How about a month? = )<br /><br />Brian ~ Midges are hit all year long, which makes them my go-to fly. Those buffalos are amazing though. A short season for them though. We will fish soon!THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-12063298454362195982012-03-04T09:16:57.496-07:002012-03-04T09:16:57.496-07:00Midges Rule! I have a few great midge patterns.. ...Midges Rule! I have a few great midge patterns.. I have that "Modern Midges" book. We'll get out on a Tuesday real soon!<br />BrianBrian L. Schielehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370154673817423293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-83829256550414326472012-03-04T08:27:56.046-07:002012-03-04T08:27:56.046-07:00Check to see how old your tippet is. If its mono a...Check to see how old your tippet is. If its mono and from last summer its probably bad. Glad you hooked up with some fish.<br /><br /><br />DustinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12081984259159466260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-27830852092159881492012-03-04T02:50:58.881-07:002012-03-04T02:50:58.881-07:00Daniel ~ I wish that I could call it that! But, t...Daniel ~ I wish that I could call it that! But, these were shorter...like 3-4 ft.! Unbelievable. Anyhoo...thanks for stopping by. I love your blogs photography!!THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-24119522761745493382012-03-03T23:38:59.107-07:002012-03-03T23:38:59.107-07:00Long distance release, I am an expert. Still looke...Long distance release, I am an expert. Still looked like a good day on the water. :DDanielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912231489319247426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-76916214540641219592012-03-03T20:16:33.672-07:002012-03-03T20:16:33.672-07:00Mark ~ I'm afraid you are right. There was a l...Mark ~ I'm afraid you are right. There was a little too much haste going on... I promise that I will make it up next time out. = )THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-75848212505036088772012-03-03T20:14:10.694-07:002012-03-03T20:14:10.694-07:00Will ~ I know...but, there is just something about...Will ~ I know...but, there is just something about the actual contact with the fish! I mean, if I wanted to see some fish, I would go to Cabelas and look at them through glass! Lol. Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. The hatch was definitely on!THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-47133511507046107822012-03-03T19:55:17.787-07:002012-03-03T19:55:17.787-07:00Does haste make waste apply? Although I can see yo...Does haste make waste apply? Although I can see your haste with a 16 year old waiting to go to the prom. Nice job getting home on time. <br /><br />MarkMark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-44754477768195321442012-03-03T19:49:38.918-07:002012-03-03T19:49:38.918-07:00Conservation releases Emily! You fooled those fish...Conservation releases Emily! You fooled those fish fair and square...nothing to be bummed about not having to ever touch them or take them out of the water for release. Sounds like you nailed the hatch. Three browns in an hour?! Not bad at all! Super jealous.Will Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11342090773759619950noreply@blogger.com