back2roots

I guess my frustration ends when I remember it's called "fishing"....not "catching". Actually there's not much frustration at all! Being outside, hip deep in cool water and amoung folks that are, for the most part, pretty good folks! That's why we moved here in the first place. Hey, let's go fishing!!!!!

So, to put it all in a condensed form. i think we all agree that this is indeed a tremendous, horrific loss of life and we need to pray for all of the families involved (yes, I am including the family of the shooter). But as to the why's and wherefore's....we'll have to wait until all the dust settles. Sadly, even then we may never know what it was that drove this young man to go on this rampage. All I know is there must be something we should learn from this because the old saying seems to be coming true...Those how fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. This scenario is being played out too often. There is a "root" cause for every effect. Perhaps we should be praying for this to be found. Bill

I'm planning on it....not sure what I'll bring though. See you there, Bill

COOL!!!! I did get them yesterday and they look great. Made mine look REAL bad! I'll try to do better next time. Wish I were on vacation this week too...I'd be out there now giving them a try! Thanks to all!!! Thanks again to Leonard for hosting the swap. Hope to see you soon on the lake! See Ya!! Bill

I've been out of town for the past week.....Hope to get mine today!!!

Thank you for hosting this swap!!! I'm looking forward to seeing what we get and I hope mine work well for everyone!!! See you at the lake!! Bill

The 19th works for me as well....at least at this point. Too many grandkids and chances to sleep between now and then..... Keep me posted!! Bill

Hey JJ, Did you get any response to this swap? See Ya, Roots

BUMMER!!! The downside of working from home. I can see the lake...see it is a good day to go fishing. BUT... the main office has three people out so I have to field their calls. At the risk of sounding like Reba.......CRAP Guess I'll just sit here and wish. Someboday go get'em!! Bill

Happy Birthday Gary!!! Have an wonderful day!!! GO FISHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Blessings, Bill

Naw...they eat the zip files.... Thay expand when you eat them! Bill

Here is the one I use: TMC hook #18 14/0 Primrose thread 2mm bead...copper or gold Pearl flashabou (twisted) Ribbing...small copper wire I also cover the whole body in cement to give it a longer life. See Ya, Bill

This is cool! I've got mine tied up as well. Will get them mailed off this week. It's amazing how much time you have to tye....when it's nasty outside and they are running three generators..... Talk to you all soon. Bill

Works for me as well!! Beats the heck outta name tags...... Just let me know the who-to's and where-to's. Thanks!! Bill

That sounds great...count me in for #18 Zebra Midges. Bill

Hi Leonard, I'd like to learn more too. I am VERY new to tying..not too sure anyone would want one of mine. I guess I could do some #18 Zebra's. How does it work? Thanks! Bill

Yep...me and my lightening fast mind saw the date...after I asked the question. I do have a photographic memory......it just takes three days to get the film back! Thanks ! Bill

What day is it? Bill

I think Empire has been generating too which will help Bull Shoals as well. Bill

Thank You Leonard!!!! I think I'll try it next weekend!!! Bill

Me too. Bill

I had some luck with a tan scud with flash ribbing last Monday. Hey Dano, How did I miss meeting you on the first?? Bill

Hi Everyone, I just want to echo what everyone else is saying. It was a great day meeting new people (JJ...thanks for the gnat and tips), EXCELLENT food...especially the shrimp skewers and the best day of fly fishing I have had. I agree too that we could do it again next year...and anytime before as far as that goes! Blessings to all! Bill

I'm hoping to be there around 7:30 or so. I'll be in a gold colored Focus. Bill

Hello Everyone, My wife, Cheryl and I moved here from Harrisonville, MO about 8 months ago. Although new to the area, my family dates back to 1870 in Wright County. Hence the nick name. We have two son's and six grandkids. Started flyfishing this past May and REALLY enjoy it. Still trying to learn how to use the gear and also learning to tie. I work from the home selling proaudio and broadcast equipment so I have time to tie flies while working the phone. Would like to talk and learn from all of you folks out there! MERRY CHRISTAMS!!! Bill