Terry Beeson

You mean my trophy from the Buffalo? Yeah... it was a real fighter, too... did the same thing... jumped right out of the water, whizzed by my head, and landed behind me... WOW those fish are quite the acrobats...

I think Beaver must be "broke"... they haven't generated in a while...

That's good to hear, Toby... And glad you're back making trout lips sore again...

Uh... nice pheesh there GF... yeah... real nice... :lol: :lol: How long did it take you to land it?

NICE PHEESH!! Keep it up and you'll get your own "Netboy!"

Rich... I resemble that remark... Signed, Bluto...

Looks like a pretty good outing, Tim... Crane is not that easy to fish, is it? Where are you accessing it?

I could NEVER even make that story up... troutchaser... Click here.... you'll relate to this story.... I still can't quit laughin'... frozen in place...

I've got it... I will post it and a pic this weekend... OH... I forgot to read the minutes... Meeting was called to order by the Supreme Master Grand Stripper Poo-Pah. No old business. New business: A motion was presented to begin referring to the landmarks on Taneycomo by the new "Taneycomo Strippers" designations as follows: "Outlet 1" will now be referred to as “The Mud Wrestling Pit” "The Gauntlet" will now be referred to as “The Runway” "Island #1" will now be referred to as “The Dressing Room” "Rebar" will now be referred to as “The Brass Pole” "The Stretch" will now be referred to as “The Lap Dance” "The Point" will now be referred to as “The G String” "Big Hole" will now be referred to as “The Thong” "Boat Ramp" will now be referred to as “The Bump and Grind” The motion carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned... Motion to accept the minutes?

But you can leave your hat on... So... where's the picture? of the big brown trout... not the stripping...

Be sure to bring your own brass pole and pasties...

Welcome to the forum... and have a good time with the kids...

Hmmmm... that straps to you way up at the knee... wonder if they make one that straps down around your ankles? "Goose bum"... :lol: :lol: I guess that makes me a "'dillo bum..." and a "deer bum"... "duck bum"... "turkey bum"... and another kind of "bum" before I met my beautiful bride...

Ah... CMAC... DINGDINGDINGDINGDINGDINGDING!!! You get the prize! EVERYone knows that any "soft drink" is to be referred to as a "coke" no matter what the brand... JC... I bought the folding stove before I discovered the coke can stove. They do work really well and the best fuel I've found for them is HEET... Now if I can just figure out how to make that duct tape billfold...

Well, the schedule looks like they will reduce to one unit around 8 or 9 pm tonight. The pattern looks to be to shut off at midnight. I'm not game to wade a unit after dark. But if I knew they would shut off at midnight, I'd come down... If not, I'll brave the crowds tomorrow... Anyone going to brave the darkness, water, and the GMETKS tonight?

It's a pop...

Yep... That's the way, man... I swear ta god it is, man. That trail to Taneycomo is well worn by the 4x4 Dodge... You have to go that way, man... I swear ta god you do... It's state law, man... I gotta go....

Been there, done that, got the tee shirt... The one thing you want to avoid is the result of the gastro-intestinal workings of a duck blind breakfast of sausage, biscuits, gravy, and eggs followed by a chili dog lunch. If there are still ducks coming into the alley, you will soon find yourself with a balloon of methane gas infiltrating the neoprene which results in a condition of the wader fabric commonly known as "perma-phart..." However, the release of fluids to which you refer does have the advantage of keeping your feet warm... at least for a while...

ah-HA! BUSTED! Tell the boss I said YOU'RE FIRED! The Spam foil packs are pretty good, too... I usually carry a small fold down hiker's stove fueled with Sterno and a camp mess kit. A couple small cans of stew, pasta, beans, etc. along with the spam and a few crackers can suffice for a nice hot tailgate lunch if the fish are biting... If you don't want to buy the stove, build your own using a beer or soda can... click here... They really work! (Did I actually use the term "soda?" What are you YANKEES doin' to me?!?!?!?!?!?!? )

Cun-froozed yet, CMAC? I am...

The TiCR has a faster action than the Pro. Casting-wise they are a bit different in feel. But I don't think you'll have a problem with the Pro vs. the BPS Classic. But I would cast the TiCR and the Pro and see if you think it's worth the difference in price - especially since you indicated wanting a faster action rod... Give 'em a call at Backcountry Outfitters and stop by as you come thru Springfield. They can put you on the best rod for your needs. (I'll pick up my $20 this afternoon, Michael... )

Vince, The idea is that the bead "egg" is an attractor to get the fish's attention. Then they will go for the fly that follows. They sometimes will try to take the bead and then spit it out. It is effective, believe me...

Yep... made the rounds of the forum... I caught one twice that big on Taneycomo... I swear ta god I did... I caught him on a cane pole with a hunk of Velveeta mixed with sardines and Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies, so I had to throw it back... it's state law, ya know... I swear ta god it is... Anyway... I gotta go.... (SHUT UP RANDY!!!)

Yeah, but my killer yorkie can outsleep ANYTHING!!!!!

He's already had time to go fishing.... I say his two new bosses - the one at the fly shop and the one at his new home - are not keeping him busy enough...