I'm a fisherman

[gonefishin]

Hello all. My name is Bud and I'm a fisherman. I've been a fisherman ever since I can remember. I just can't seem to kick the habit. I fish with a fly rod, lures or bait and will fish for just about anything that swims. I used to fly fish a lot more than I do now days. A couple of years ago I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and so now I fly fish when I can but if its a bad day I will sit on the bank, or preferrably a dock in a lawn chair, and fish with a jig and bobber or bait. The point is I am a fisherman and nothing has been able to break the habit - apparently I am hooked for life.

I have really enjoied reading the posts so far and hope I can add to the discussions.

Drop me a line sometime.

buds-f5@earthlink.net

[Sharps4590]

Hey Bud!

Welcome to the board. I suppose we're all newbies here because as I understand it this is a pretty new board. From the looks of the number of posts it has to be.

I understand your Rheumatoid Arthritis, my wife is afflicted with the same thing, an insidious disease. As I'm sure you know the main thing is to stay active. Keep that fly rod bending and line on the water!

Vic

[Guest Guest_Bud_*]

Vic:

Thanks for the reply to my post. The RA is a problem but a person just has to keep going or stop all together.

I have never lived in Wyo but I have been there several times-some of the most beautiful country in the world. I even caught a few trout and found a little gold up there back when I was a kid. Like you I was born in the middle of the last century so I dont think I can call myself a kid anymore.

I think you mentioned hunting in Wyo. What did you hunt for mostly? I don't hunt much anymore but would still love to try for a Shiras. I hear there are Buffalo hunts up that way now; that would be a blast. A 45-90 Sharps would probably be a good round for that.

I think Taney will be calling my name Monday. Maybe meet someone from this board down that way.

It is after midnight now so I reckon it is offically Christmas and definatly time for me to hit the nest.

Merry Christmas to everyone and goodnight

[Sharps4590]

Hey Bud...

Wyoming also has some of the most desolate country in the world....but as you know those parts aren't populated. There's a reason there's only 450,000 souls in Wyoming. Parts of Wyoming I miss terribly, especially a dependable, enjoyable winter.......even if it is 9 months long. I have to confess that it's good to be back home in the Ozarks.

Mostly I hunted for bear with elk and deer coming in second and third respectively. I never tried for moose altho they were certainly common where we lived. Had them in our back yard on occasion. Buffalo hunts are fairly easy to come by and not very expensive in Teton Natl. Park but one must bear in mind that's it's either shanks mare or horseback. I always wanted to go, especially with my 45-90, but the thought of a 2000-2500 lb. animal on the ground and going out on my back kept me from going. Buffalo are as a friend of mine from Maine I hunted bear with always said about moose, killing them is the easy part.

The 45-90 is suitable for any game on the North American continent. Great cartridge. Ya oughta see what it does to big hogs!!!!

I believe Cardiac and Suicide on the Meremac are calling my name for New Years Day.

Yes, Merry Christmas to all and God bless each and every one of you and your families.

Vic