Flyfisher78

Commonly people refer to the heat of July and August as "Dog Days" but how many of you know from whence the term originated? Okay class, listen up and I'll educate you. Sirius is the Dog Star. During the months of July and August Sirius rises and sets with the sun. During this period we obtain the term: "Dog Days". BTW, I'm 83 today and I feel like a young pup.

So you have a love affair with wild brookies! Mine started when I was old enough to hold an alder pole and bait a #6 hook with garden hackle. I fished the streams of northern PA and although there were no tackle busters, they were plentiful. IMHO there is no more beautiful fish that swims; especially when they are sporting their fall spawning colors. I have always wanted to go up to Labrador and fish for those giant brookies but now as I approach the tender age of 83 it's never going to happen. Thank whomsoever, brookies are still available on the North Fork, a 20 minute drive from my riverside domicile on the White. Take care Dano; we both have a lot of fishing to do. James

A poem by Dave Steele (a B.C. angler) T’was the night before fishing and all through the house The smell of my waders had peeved off my spouse Leaders were tied some rigged and some bare In hopes that sunrise soon would be there Like the child I am I was snuggled in bed I was starting to dream of adventures ahead My consciousness lost to the quiet of night As usual my wife had to turn out the light When out on the corner there arouse such a clatter I sat straight up in bed thinking what was the matter I dashed to window caught a toe on a chair The pain was so ugly I started to swear When I got to the window what should appear But Miki’s Ford diesel bogged down in first gear I looked at my clock, my god I was late Something taboo on a steel header’s date My driver was grumpy he thought I was lame He called me some things not one was my name He whistled and shouted darn near woke up the block All I could do was blame that darn clock “Grab your raincoat -your vest- your rod and your reel Get your license- your bait box your waders and creel” From the top of the porch to the pick-up we tread Hot coffee- hot coffee -hot coffee ahead As two caffeine addicts with cravings to feed It’s off to Tim Hortons two fishermen speed With donuts and java and sugar and cream My buddy and I set a course for the stream The ride takes an hour, we discuss all the news We solve the world’s problems while exchanging our views We arrive at the river and to my dismay In our regular spot there sits a red sleigh Down by the river just within sight Eight tiny reindeer rest from the night And just to the left of where they have bed A round jolly angler stands clothed all in red He’s dressed all in Gortex most likely the best His outfit complete with a steelhead vest He cradled a Silex attached to a Sage Fully aware it was all part of the rage Why would he choose to fish at this time? For a man with a choice it seemed like a crime I asked sincerely, upfront and direct Why is it this day you consider select? He swung round to comment, a gleam in his eye And through his white whiskers I heard this reply “Presents to fishermen each year I deliver My purpose is simple- keep them at home and away from the river” “Give me a chance to fulfill my own wish By reducing the pressure on the day that I fish” With these simple words he flung out some roe Into the run and at just the right flow Seconds had passed when down went the float The rod pulled back hard by the man in the coat He played the bright steelhead with the style of a pro He beached it - unhooked it - and then let it go With a twinkle in his eye and a grin on his face He returned to his ride at a leisurely pace With animals harnessed he sat in his sleigh Looked over his shoulder and shouted our way “ Next year at this time when my work is all done I’ll meet you again on this very same run It seems when I’m here the fish always bite Happy Christmas to all and to all a good fight” D.S. [/Thanks, Dave] James

John In addition to TyStar I was told the Phillips66 station in Mountain Home on 62B east has 100% gasoline. It's located at the top of the hill, on the right, just before you drop down to WalMart. James

Turn your speakers on: http://www.greatdanepromilitary.com/Battle%20Hymn/index.htm James

I was sitting on my riverside deck today (Bull Shoals was shut down) and I noticed the bankside rocks and boulders on the other side looked like they had been whitewashed. That is dried Didymo. I found this article on another flyfishing board and opted to post the URL because it is quite lengthy. If the New Zealand river tests are successful with the copper sulphate compound there may be hope for our rivers. http://gatheringoftheclan.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2789 James

http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/118567.jpg UV protected clear plastic 4-compartment box. Box measures 3" wide X 4.5" long X 1-3/8" deep. Slot foam fly holders like the C & F boxes. Holds up to 600 flies. I have ten of them for sale. $10.00 picked up here at the river or $15.00 shipped USPS Priority Mail. James flyfisher@infodash.com (870) 430-5636

If you had spelled the name correctly you might have found it. It's Cates Turkey. Here is a picture: http://fliesperdozen.com/Pages/GBL-Flies/5...tes_Turkey.html

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Phil Now that you have the poachers license number and vehicle description you might do what a British Columbia friend of mine does when he discovers illegal fishing activity. He removes the valve cores from all four tires and throws them as far as he can. After one experience like that and I...don't...think...they...would...be...back.

Thanks to Scott Branyan who has compiled a list of the public access points for the White River below Bull Shoals dam. Newcomers to the White are always asking where they can access the river and this list will help. http://www.flyflinger.com/bs_access.html James & Gidget

Greg I don't know exactly what bunny streamer you are referring to in your post but here is a pattern by Scott Sanchez that won the Jackson Hole One-Fly three years running, '92, '93 and '94......then it was outlawed...LOL http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/f...112105fotw.html James on the White

The best source I have found for recipes is Food Down Under. They have over 200,000 recipes in their database for any kind of food you can name. At the top of the webpage just type in the name of the food for which you want a recipe and a whole list of different recipes will show. http://www.fooddownunder.com/ I agree on Old Bay seafood seasoning. I use it on fish, seafoods, in soups and on salads. James & Black Dawg, Gidget

Fishnbanjo's website: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2h7gi/fishnba...copy/index.html Sante Giuliani is a regular on FFM's OBFF Forums. What Fishnbanjo doesn't know about bamboo rods and old fishing tackle isn't worth posting. He is an amazing individual with a wonderful (some of us say "perverted) sense of humor.

Hello all. Thanks to Jeremy Hunt I found this website. I'm an old man of 78 and have fished the White and North Fork for the last 26 years. I've lived here on the White river for the past 16 years, nine river miles below Bull Shoals dam. In my lifetime I have fished all over the world but it doesn't get any better than Ozark fishing! James