Old Stumbler

Wonderful pics Ducky. I wished I hadn't wussed out on your invite. I would probably have scared all the fish off. Enjoyed your photos. Those are for a good studio photo show for sure. If it wasn't for guys like you, us homers would never see those fish. Proud to call you a friend. Dwayne and Pam

Thanks Duane. I am having a Roger Maris Birthday. 61 today. I may go tomorrow. I have too much to do today. I was going yesterday but they were running a lot of water so I stayed around home.

Congrats on your new arrival. Those big brothers can help keep track of her. I am sure you are all relieved and excited about getting her home. Pam and I are very happy for you, your wife, and the boys. Will talk to you later. Congrats again.

Scientists say the Pavlof Volcano in Alaska, seen here in an undated photo, is set to blow. Although it may disrupt air travel, the volcano doesn't make the list of the five most dangerous in the U.S. Good Luck Boys and Girls

I can tell you folks have a lot of experience and have lots of skill at what you do best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now, now boys, remember what happens at Taney stays at Taney!!!!!!! I just thought I would have another tool in the bag and those little hooks don't weight much. Sometimes little means better and small is better than nothing at all in many ways of life. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I corrected the error Leonard. If thats my worst mistake today I am doing very well. I stumbled around half the night in the dark and made it fine. Then I take a fall going down the steps to the basement while putting up my equipment. Thank goodness no harm done but it could have been bad. Carrying too much stuff was my first mistake of the day. A little ice on the knee cap and I am ok. Hope you have better luck tonight.

I now have proof the myth that Leonard does not own a net is only fishing buddy harrassment. He definitely does have a net and he will use it once in a great while when he wants his picture taken. Fishing was challenging last night but Leonard saved us from a total shut out. Water ran all night or until we gave it up about 4 am. It was a beautiful night with light fog and a moon that provide a view of the horizon, but at 706 the water level limited where you would like to fish. His PMS (secret fly), contributed to our saving grace. It didn't help me however. Bites where far and few for the few fishing addicts who arrived last night.Many of them spent as much time setting and waiting for the water to shut off which never happened. Here is Leonard's 19" brown with his net included. He may need a larger net if he keeps catching those nice browns.

Nathan, I was planning on going down tonight. Leaving The Queen city about 10 or so. I have a green Chevy Silverado with a bed cover on it. Good luck.

Hey Leonard, your site looks great. You have a real passion, energy, touch of humor and skill for night fishing. I know you can pass on those skills to those of us who desperately need them. Knee Deep and I think you will do great. You are a good instructor and very patient. See you again soon on Taney nights. We will keep in touch.

Leonard and I were fishing at the big hole a week ago about 11 pm and it sounded like three bears coming down the penninsula toward us, crunch, crunch, splash, splash, . Well it wasn't bears. It was Michael, Eric, and Stubby. They aren't exactly night stalkers. I think they ran the bears off.

I may try tonight or early in the morning. It will be my last chance until mid July

Yes, Leonard doesn't have any hats to keep the water out of his eyes. A major weakness in his fishing equipment. He called me tonight and I warned him about the rain. Thats ok. I will sleep well tonight and worry about fishing tomorrow. I love my bed. I could float a boat down most of the streets in Springfield tonight. See you later and hope your lines are tight.

Well, it is Sunday morning and I have finally recovered from Friday night. I wish I had the go power some of these young guys. Leonard, I will call you about some of those secret flys. Keep on Stripping guys, I wanna be a better Stripper too. I need some better moves.

Had a nice evening and early morning at Taney with the experts. Caught and few fish and watched them show there wares and skills. Definitely takes some skill to fish in the dark and have patience to keep going when your back is screaming at you. Of course these guys feel no pain. They are youngsters and need little sleep. Warning, Leonard does know how to strip. He could make a real good living at it. I did learn a few tricks but I am a little old for the real money. We had a good time and mostly had the lake to ourselves. We left at 2 am. and we were the only two vehicles in the lot. I have one question that really is bothering me. How does Leonard have time to add to the family when he spends his nights standing in the Middle of Taneycomos cold water? Thanks Leonard and duckydoty for a great evening of stripping.