tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post8660194919284476103..comments2023-09-10T20:26:51.864-06:00Comments on The River Damsel: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly...Tippets to RememberTHE RIVER DAMSELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-71737302538013085652011-05-25T08:53:04.582-06:002011-05-25T08:53:04.582-06:00Bill ~ Did you get your rod magnet holder? And, y...Bill ~ Did you get your rod magnet holder? And, yes...fried pies are worth every calorie!<br /><br />Mystic ~ "Lost Flybox Pain" is real!!! But, life goes on and it can be replaced eventually, for me anyway. : )THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-6245910397436277612011-05-25T07:39:41.995-06:002011-05-25T07:39:41.995-06:00Yep. I lost a C&F box last spring filled with...Yep. I lost a C&F box last spring filled with years of ties, many of them one of a kind. It still hurts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10445937259575354574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-58129062962851093702011-05-24T21:53:09.594-06:002011-05-24T21:53:09.594-06:00Fried pies, western movies, and a good class on ny...Fried pies, western movies, and a good class on nymphing-- I have to say I like it all. You know those fried pies don't have any calories.Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-34516768917459197472011-05-24T16:56:11.191-06:002011-05-24T16:56:11.191-06:00RD-The net is perfect...just waiting to apprehend ...RD-The net is perfect...just waiting to apprehend a nice big brown from the end of my line! I knew you were joking, besides I need all of the good karma I can get :-)Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700676412329394331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-76494062227949667622011-05-24T15:35:12.948-06:002011-05-24T15:35:12.948-06:00Sanders ~ Oh, I was totally joking about the net.....Sanders ~ Oh, I was totally joking about the net...bad karma if you re-gift! I hope you enjoy it. I'm sure you can get a very large brown with that deep net!!THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-61622390351216399662011-05-24T13:28:40.224-06:002011-05-24T13:28:40.224-06:00RD- I was hoping that you wouldn't bring up th...RD- I was hoping that you wouldn't bring up the net :-) I could have sent it back to you, but a think Seinfeld did an episode on re-gifting...ha!Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700676412329394331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-41246786796587433872011-05-24T07:11:00.937-06:002011-05-24T07:11:00.937-06:00BFLY ~ Very sweet of you to share some of your WNY...BFLY ~ Very sweet of you to share some of your WNY flies with me! Maybe they can work their magic out here too!!THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-10708296576308682722011-05-24T06:47:20.964-06:002011-05-24T06:47:20.964-06:00RD - Even though the your story had a bit of a tra...RD - Even though the your story had a bit of a tragic ending with the loss of a fly box and net, I'm glad that there were trout to be caught! Send me an e-mail with your address and I'll gladly send you some of my WNY flies. Not sure how they will fish out in the West, but hey you never know?bflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08711436833966221382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-19213765404479612142011-05-23T17:29:36.732-06:002011-05-23T17:29:36.732-06:00Sanders ~ How's that new net? haha Anyway, I t...Sanders ~ How's that new net? haha Anyway, I thank you for helping me get back on the river with some flies...I believe that I did a Sunday Tippet on simplifying...hmmm. Classes are so beneficial!THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-52914154014254415872011-05-23T16:51:15.759-06:002011-05-23T16:51:15.759-06:00Sorry to hear about the fly box! I'll drop som...Sorry to hear about the fly box! I'll drop some flies in the mail for ya. Shoot me an email with your address.<br /><br />Great advice on both not putting all of your eggs in one basket...i think as fly fishers we could use a little simplifying in our lives :-) Also, good advice on taking a class, or learning something new...I am planning on taking a class this summer (either an entomology class...because I'm a bug dummy, or a nymphing class like you did). it never hurts to keep learning!Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700676412329394331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-89307054049279904522011-05-23T15:25:54.302-06:002011-05-23T15:25:54.302-06:00Oh, Rod ~ You are awesome...my pain is lessened kn...Oh, Rod ~ You are awesome...my pain is lessened knowing I have such wonderful blogger friends! A big thank you...THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-52306455854003628672011-05-23T14:56:21.996-06:002011-05-23T14:56:21.996-06:00Stuck a few in the mail this morning, you should s...Stuck a few in the mail this morning, you should see them before weeks end and as you requested there are a few little guys in there as well. A few dries but mostly stuff you can bounce along the bottom or fish trailing a CZ...<br />Enjoy!Midge Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13201248508126170531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-26133684170109197882011-05-23T10:46:14.850-06:002011-05-23T10:46:14.850-06:00Owl ~ I'm definitely looking at a measure net....Owl ~ I'm definitely looking at a measure net...Thanks for the fly offer. I'll get back with ya!THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-53365780223384280622011-05-23T09:26:11.213-06:002011-05-23T09:26:11.213-06:00Steph ~ You are too kind! Can't wait to make ...Steph ~ You are too kind! Can't wait to make the summer trip out to visit! Looks like you are finding some great spots to fish...The Euro technique is amazing...THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-80054228839426145092011-05-23T09:22:40.758-06:002011-05-23T09:22:40.758-06:00I can supply you with some flies. :) You're go...I can supply you with some flies. :) You're gonna have to send me your address again though. ( I need to start keeping a rolodex I guess of everyone's contact info.) <br /><br />Glad you caught a bunch of nice ( hey, 10 inchers are nice fish here) fish out there. PS - just a suggestion, I really love my "measure net." <br /><br />nice tippets, Mrs. Famous! ;)Owlhttp://www.owljones.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-12186939315023409532011-05-23T08:15:29.794-06:002011-05-23T08:15:29.794-06:00We'll have some flies waiting for you on your ...We'll have some flies waiting for you on your bed when you get here - if you want some sooner, I'll make Dustin get started! Shoot me an email of the patterns you'd like. <br /><br />Dustin and I are trying to learn the nuances of European Nymphing. It's interesting and challenging, but seems like it produces the most fish. Perhaps you can give us some pointers when you arrive.<br /><br />-stephanieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12081984259159466260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-63325021940031217632011-05-23T07:40:33.239-06:002011-05-23T07:40:33.239-06:00Mike ~ Lesson learned.
Cofisher ~ Yes, stinky wink...Mike ~ Lesson learned.<br />Cofisher ~ Yes, stinky winky...<br />Brookfield ~ Yes it does!<br />Flywriter ~ I have an Otterbox for my phone. I will have to look at the one you are talking about. Could be another option. PT's would be great!<br />Midgeman ~ If you have a few extra midges around...love ya! Starting over sucks...<br />Fly Waters Edge ~ Yeah, this loss is around $800. I will promptly put my name and ph # inside each box from now on! This one is a gonner, I'm afraid. It would take a miracle...THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-88957635893154361162011-05-23T05:58:14.877-06:002011-05-23T05:58:14.877-06:00RD don't give up hope yet! A buddy of mine onc...RD don't give up hope yet! A buddy of mine once left his vest behind. Fly boxes,Camera,the whole shabang, probably $1000.00 plus. A perfect stranger turned it into the hatchery and Don got it back 3 days later. The perfect stranger didn't even leave a name!Fly Waters Edge - Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966436902256294056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-1500918923367793802011-05-23T01:35:53.487-06:002011-05-23T01:35:53.487-06:00Piece of cake! I'll toss a few in the mail......Piece of cake! I'll toss a few in the mail...Midge Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13201248508126170531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-20859640830682792432011-05-22T19:52:58.326-06:002011-05-22T19:52:58.326-06:00Huge bummer on the fly box loss. Sorry!
I have...Huge bummer on the fly box loss. Sorry! <br /><br />I have one word for you: OTTERBOX! It's a company here in Fort Collins that makes sturdy little waterproof boxes - I suppose for phones, wallets, etc., but I did a minor retrofit on mine and super-glued some foam on each side and turned it into a fly box that's ideal for a day on the water. It holds around 50 flies and has a little lanyard for around my neck. I find it really convenient, as I've been prone to drop things in the river, and it allows me to leave most of my collection at home.<br /><br />I'd be happy to contribute some PT nymphs to the "cause." I'm not a great tier, but I fish the PT a lot here on the Poudre so I've gotten OK at them.The Flywriterhttp://www.flytiewriter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-51924976807263733902011-05-22T19:38:55.129-06:002011-05-22T19:38:55.129-06:00That sucks, RD!!That sucks, RD!!BrookfieldAnglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07990751656565622220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-69920712450819888702011-05-22T18:59:18.317-06:002011-05-22T18:59:18.317-06:00Losing a full flybox stinks. I lost a C&F box ...Losing a full flybox stinks. I lost a C&F box full of nymphs a couple of summers ago on the Arkansas. Lesson learned, don't carry everything at one time.cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934936932021151476.post-85286082956049570262011-05-22T15:50:07.058-06:002011-05-22T15:50:07.058-06:00Your tippet of the day is spot-on. I load a box ev...Your tippet of the day is spot-on. I load a box every time I fish, with what I think I'll need that day. Yes, I'll occasionally wish I had something that was left behind (as it seems we all were this weekend), but that's life. Good stuff!Mike Sepelakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10569706920906836936noreply@blogger.com