Robert

Referring to any person who angles as a fisherman is not sexist. We have become petty if that is the case. I find it hard to believe people fuss over things like this.

I traded my Chota STL's in for their top of the line rubber sole boots and paid the difference.

We are all in for some water shortages here in Springfield. We will need to rethink the type of grass we plant because there will not be enough water for sprinklers. Uncontroled growth is one of the problems.

I got down to the river last week. The day after the tornado. 70 degrees, and just a great day to fish. I pulled on my new Chota rubber sole boots. I could not put the studs in(wrong nut driver) I figured I would be on my butt quickly. I'm happy to report that they stuck like glue. I'm not sure if I will need the studs.

I hope for the best for my friends in Branson.

I'm pretty well set on gear. I read about rubber soles being in the state law now or in the future. My seven year Chota STL wading boots were felt bottomed. I called Chota and asked if they could put rubber soles on my boots. I was told I could not, but if I shipped back my STL boots they would sell me a pair of Chota Caney Fork wading boots for $65. USD. The Caney Fork is their top of the line. I jumped at the deal. The rubber on the new boots is very stickey on a wet surface. I'm going to try them without studs first time fishing. Chota builds a great boot in my opinion. I like good support and a ruggard boot, and I get that with Chota. I've been layed up since just after Thanksgiving so, I have had plenty of time to sort things out with my gear. I should be ready for lots of fishing this year.

My Chotas are seven years old. Fished all over the place with them. I ordered out a new pair of Redingtons today. If they last as long as the Chotas I'll be 80 years old by then. I figured to fish until I'm 90, and then see how it goes from there.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

I'm going to fishing for Atlantic Salmon and Brook Trout in Newfoundland. Barbless is the law up there. It is really difficult to get high quality barbless hooks. I think but not sure that Mustad sells barbless hooks. I just checked, but my catalog is a 2006 version. I just did a check and Gamakatsu has a line of Barbless hooks.

I am looking for someone to fly fish with me in Newfoundland for Atlantic Salmon. The price is $1600.USD + license of $61. per person for a week of fishing, guides, room and board, and transportation to and from the lodge to the airport. This would be the last week in June. Right in the middle of the season. I spoke with the owner yesterday. Four fisherman a week. Each with own room, full bathroom facilities(No out house). Please let me know if this is something anyone might be interested in. The flying would be out of Tulsa or Kansas City. Airfare runs about $850.USD.

Who is the 82 year old that still guides?

I tie my own leaders. It is not rocket science, and they work really well. I even use my hand ties on steel head and Atlantic Salmon.

I do business with Feather Craft. When I first came here some five years ago. I needed some supplies for fly tying they have what I need when I need it.

I'm still using Cortland 444 Classic Pink. I like the line a lot. It has been a lot of years. The line has a hard finish, and shoots very well. I'm messing with a Cortland Precision Salmon.Steelhead Tri-Color Spey Short Belly WF 8 Floating line on my switch rod. It is working out very well. My Spey casting leaves a lot to be desired, but this line satisfies me. 16' front taper with a 36'body. Fly lines are like anything else. You will probably get a different answer form everyone you ask.