Kansas Fly Fisher

Sounds good! We'll have to stop by the next time we're down. We were there a couple of weeks ago but it wasn't open yet. Thanks for all the reports and pics. John

I have the Cabela's Backcountry Wading Jacket and I love it. I took it to Alaska with me. With proper layering it will keep you plenty warm and serves as a great windbreak and rain jacket. At the $75 price it's a great deal. Click on the name and it'll take you to there page. John

Sorry guys, but I'm going to have to bow out of this one. My step dad is in the hospital in Joplin and I've been spending all my spare time up there. I'll be going back tomorrow as well. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers and leave a few for me. John

You can't beat a day like that! Congrats! John

Great photo's! Thanks for posting. John

Eloquently put CC! John

Have fun! We'll need pictures; lots of pictures! John

Thanks for the report. Very informative. John

Not anything to do with fishing, but what about a basic wilderness first aid presentation? Sorry, it's the medic in me John

Bet we can! Keep them coming guys! Welcome little red! John

You can put me down for a #16 Renegade. John

A good day for me as well. Sorry I didn't get there early enough to enjoy B&G Dan it was good to see you again. Wish we would have had more time to visit and swap some lies (oops stories). Rusty, I didn't put two and two together until after you left - You're from Miami! My old stomping grounds from High School. I grew up in, and most of my family still live in and around, Picher. Steve, I'll have to try harder next time to get there before the breakfast is over; sorry. As for the fishing! One of the best two days. Sue (my wife) and I stayed over night and fished again today. The top flies for the two days were a #12 red wire midge and a #16 Renegade fished like a crackleback (dry until it sinks and then stripped back). Ended up with 13 on Friday; the best a 19" bow with two break-offs that were bigger. Today I netted 12 with a 19" and two 21" to hand. The last 21 incher was fat and weighed in at 3 pounds according to the boga. He came to hand on a olive PMS. Take care everyone and be safe . . . John

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN! Sorry for the yelling, but at a certain age the hearing starts to go John

Jerod, Thanks for the report. I may have to look into this new line. John

Glad to hear from ya and equally glad to hear about the new jobs and the family. Be safe and we'll see ya on the 1st. John

My wife and I'll will be there. Don't know if the granddaughter will attend or not. John

Nice fish! And your's aint' too bad either John

Yipeeee! I got a reprieve from work and will be able to be there around 9 a.m. for the breakfast. My wife and granddaughter will most likely be attending with me. See ya there! John

Glad to hear all is well. I was wondering what was keeping you away from us. Glad to hear it's work and school and not the alternative. John

don't know the name for sure, but it looks to have a black (maybe tungsten) bead head, red thread and ribbed with black wire. Should be fairly simple to tie. I'll defer to the more experienced for the name. John

Hey! It's great to hear from you, I was wondering what might have happened. Sorry to hear about all the work, but think of all the $$$ you'll have for your new hobby. John

Awesome buck! Thanks for posting the pic! John

I'll be down for Saturday afternoon and evening. Also will do some fishing on Sunday morning as well. I'll be in a blue jeep liberty with Kansas Tags. John

GREAT! I'm heading down with the wife tomorrow after work. Phil - I'll stop by and pick up one of the leadmasters tomorrow afternoon sometime. John

Got mine yesterday! Looks like a trip to the water this weekend to give them a try. Thanks for hosting the swap Mike. John