John,
I would still do a recon there. Like Bob said, you would be surprise how resilient trout can be...

JGFLYFISH wrote:How about ceramic blade nippers? Perhaps someone from the board has some experience with them.

I was trying to find some for the salt but haven't had any success. Orvis used to make them.

I have seen others use small nail clippers. I thought what a great idea. I probably won't ever buy nippers again especially for the salt.

Another Beauty!

Andre,
Congrats and my Condolences at the same time....I used to live in Brawley a Looooooong time ago... I feel for ya man...

mark

Danny,
What an amazing pictorial essay! The prayers will keep coming your way.

I sat for quite awhile watching the salmon go up that fish ladder...Thank you for taking me back to the to the NW...

mark

WanderingBlues wrote:
It's classic. It shows not all is graceful and "River Runs Through It" in this sport.

And there is definitely an ".... essence of the sport" too.
Mark, We love ya man! mark

Some Great pictures so far...I vote for Larrys since my feet always look like prunes after a day of wet wading.

Here's one of my favorites from the Eastern Sierras...

I was on a train going to work when the first plane hit at about 6am PST. I had my headphones on listened while the announcer was getting interviews with people who witness this tragic accident. Then the second plane hit. It was no longer an accident.

Never forget...

Little B,
OUCH! After doing that a couple of times, all my hooks are debarbed on the vise...I feel your pain...

WOW! What a great read. I can't wait for the next chapter.

Great Intro Tom!
I think your "attention to details" will fit in here perfectly!

Welcome...

Nice fly! I like hackless dries...

Its like the ebay site with the members "Stars" as in number of transactions and positive ratings.

With a few posts (stars), let the buyer beware.