Rolan Duffield

I'm soon to be 87 and trying to stay active. I do exercise at least 30 minutes per day in addition to working around the house. I still love fly fishing and golf. Taney is my favorite fly fishing site as I have conceded the capability for long distance trips because of age. Don't know how well i will play golf this year though last year I could still play in the 80's most of the time. Had shoulder surgery 2 years ago from a torn shoulder from exercising doing 45 degree pushups leaning against a counter. I firmly believe we must stay active and exercise every day, if possible, if we want to enjoy our Senior years. Rolan

Congrats Grandad and Megan too. Rolan

I'm still having problems when trying to back out of a subject. Sometimes I need to close Ozark Anglers and reenter the forum. Rolan

Bill: Sorry to hear about your Rotator Cuff injury. Glad to see your making progress. I had surgery for a torn Rotator Cuff on March 1st. It's a very slow recovery and the exercises are a must do every day. I'm finally seeing good progress and hoping to see you on Taney in Oct. Rolan

Congrats. Russell. Nice Trout. Save some for me. -- Rolan

Would someone explain the reference to PSD13, PSD16 and PSD20?

Great report Phil. I really enjoy reading these Taney reports as you report the facts first hand. . My brothers and I are wishing we were there. We'll see you in early October. Regards to all, Rolan

Thanks Bill for the great report. I'm ready for some fishing in Taney. See you on the stream next week. -- Rolan

Phil: Wish you could post some pictures of various parts of the Trophy area so we can see how it has changed when the water is low. Rolan

A very Happy Birthday Bill. It's been a pleasure to know you. Rolan

1/50 oz white, gray or chartreuse jigs under a float will work on a fly rod. You need to find the right depth to get bit. Adding some sparkle will help. Rolan

Wow. What great pics and your reporting on how you made the shot. Tell us more about your camera and even post some pics of the setup. Great work. Keep them coming. Rolan

Phil: Thanks for all of the reports about Table Rock and Taney. Wishing you a minimum of recovery problems. If I can help in any way, please call anytime. Glad to hear they are reducing flow -- just hope they don't lower it too fast before the lakes are pulled down. I was amazed at the charts indicating Table Rock rose 15 feet in just two days. That's a lot of water. I expect we will see many new changes in the stream bed and water flow when the water level returns to normal flow. Hope you will give us updates, when possible. Hopefully the scuds are still in abundance and haven't been wiped out with the strong currents. Rolan

Leonard: Nice to see your back. I've missed your reports. Rolan

That's funny. I never would expect that edit from you.