White Hats, Leaves, & Pterodactyls...Fly Fishing for Trout in Missouri

[laker67]

@grizwilson Thanks for taking the time to read his story.  As Laker67 indicated, after he reached a certain number of lunkers, he left goals behind.  But he still kept very accurate records   He  loved to fish, but I think he started to like visiting fellow fisherman and watching me fish more.  It didn't make his book but one of my last Taney memories of him was trying to get his attention while he was up at the top of #1 outlet gabbing with Marriott and a few other guys, and maybe a park ranger.  I didn't carry a net.  So I'm in the creek, my brother has a nice rainbow on, and Rick can't hear me yelling for the net.  I started running out of the creek to get it.  Well, we all know how that ended up  Thankfully nothing hurt but my ego.

[fshndoug]

The last couple of years Rick would make the trip down to the creek just to visit with me . He would watch me fish, then we would sit and visit. Those were always special moments. I will cherish them always. He was a great friend.

[grizwilson]

@laker67read my post under Norfork Tailwater, on 9/14, think you may enjoy Ladybear's frustration with me.......😁

[laker67]

@grizwilsonLoved it!!  Rick had packing for trips down to a science.  Never needed to worry about the net not being on him.  My first solo trip was a disaster.  Cooler of water?  Nope, forgot about that.  I get to the creek and wonder why I'm having trouble seeing fish.  Of course.  I started driving with glasses instead of contacts. But I can't wear those glasses under sunglasses.  Screwed.  Hope one day I'll get everything right.  Today will be the test.  I'm packed up, so we'll see.

[trythisonemv]

1 hour ago, laker67 said:

@grizwilsonLoved it!!  Rick had packing for trips down to a science.  Never needed to worry about the net not being on him.  My first solo trip was a disaster.  Cooler of water?  Nope, forgot about that.  I get to the creek and wonder why I'm having trouble seeing fish.  Of course.  I started driving with glasses instead of contacts. But I can't wear those glasses under sunglasses.  Screwed.  Hope one day I'll get everything right.  Today will be the test.  I'm packed up, so we'll see.

If you forgot anything let me know Sandy ill bring down Wednesday morning. Always have extra sunglasses and flies and line and well everything

[laker67]

@grizwilsonLoved it!!  Rick had packing for trips down to a science.  Never needed to worry about the net not being on him.  My first solo trip was a disaster.  Cooler of water?  Nope, forgot about that.  I get to the creek and wonder why I'm having trouble seeing fish.  Of course.  I started driving with glasses instead of contacts. But I can't wear those glasses under sunglasses.  Screwed.  Hope one day I'll get everything right.  Today will be the test.  I'm packed up, so we'll see.

 

@trythisonemvI broke one pair of polarized sunglasses.  If you have extras, maybe bring a pair?

[trythisonemv]

16 hours ago, laker67 said:

@grizwilsonLoved it!!  Rick had packing for trips down to a science.  Never needed to worry about the net not being on him.  My first solo trip was a disaster.  Cooler of water?  Nope, forgot about that.  I get to the creek and wonder why I'm having trouble seeing fish.  Of course.  I started driving with glasses instead of contacts. But I can't wear those glasses under sunglasses.  Screwed.  Hope one day I'll get everything right.  Today will be the test.  I'm packed up, so we'll see.

 

@trythisonemvI broke one pair of polarized sunglasses.  If you have extras, maybe bring a pair?

I have several in the truck already. Andrews boss called him this morning and told him they were starting a new project tomorrow so he won't need them now. I have a back pack full of stuff 😆

[motroutbum]

I am honored to be included in the book.  Thank you Sandy!  I wish Rick and I could have fished together one last time.

[laker67]

@motroutbum Numerous times I tried to get him to go out with you, especially NZ.  Two problems with that--he doesn't fly and he's very much a homebody.  But he enjoyed following you!

[Foghorn]

Sandy, you'll have to do like Susie-she has 3-4 pairs of sunglasses in both cars. We headed out one time and got 2 blocks only to turn around as she didn't have a certain pair in the Explorer. She did have 3 other pair in it. Hope you're putting on a show at Taney.