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Greetings All, I live in the Tampa Bay area & would like some input from kayak fishers in this area as to what ‘yak you use

Not from the area, but I have a couple of ‘Rides’ I use for fly fishing and they are great boats. I live in Atlanta but have used them off Tybee Island and also around the Port St. Joe/Apalachiciola area and have had no problems with them at all. — Charlie…

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Greetings All, I live in the Tampa Bay area & would like some input from kayak fishers in this area as to what ‘yak you use Not from the area, but I have a couple of ‘Rides’ I use for fly fishing and they are great boats. I live in Atlanta but have used them off Tybee Island and also around the Port St. Joe/Apalachiciola area and have had no problems with them at all. — Charlie…

I’ll have to go test one out and see if it’s really possible to stand up in it like the chap depicted in the ad on their web page. Scott

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I’ll have to go test one out and see if it’s really possible to stand up in it like the chap depicted in the ad on their web page.

It is, but I’m not sure I could land a fish that way. <g — Charlie…

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Cockroach Bay is a "good area."  Still relatively undisturbed.  Too shallow for many powerboats.  Rich in fish and birdlife. Also try the sandbar just north of the Cockroach Bay boat ramp and separating the outer mangrove shore from Tampa Bay.  I used to wedge a paddle into the sand and tie my canoe to it; then, walk/wade the bar, casting off the side that seemed likely to be most productive.  Got snook, trout, bonnethead shark, etc., there.  Very pleasant even when fish weren’t biting. Jeff Jeff Harper jeff#doplay.com

| Greetings All, | | I live in the Tampa Bay area & would like some input from kayak fishers | in this area as to what ‘yak you use and what are some good areas. I’m | considering a Scupper Pro TW or a Wilderness Systems Ride.   I’m | thinking the Weedon Island area is a good place, and the flats area | between the Gandy and Skyway. | | Scott |

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Greetings All, I live in the Tampa Bay area & would like some input from kayak fishers in this area as to what ‘yak you use and what are some good areas. I’m considering a Scupper Pro TW or a Wilderness Systems Ride.   I’m thinking the Weedon Island area is a good place, and the flats area between the Gandy and Skyway. Scott

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I just arrived in L.A., and after picking up the rental car, drove by Bob Marriott’s en route to my hotel.!  How’s that for addiction??? I’m here for one week (work-related, not fishing), so I thought I’d enter into the spirit of things and wish all you ruffian ROFFians a happy 4th July. — Pete, Brisbane, Australia To reply by email, remove the "SPAMLESS" from the address in the header.

        thanks, mate…up the empire! wayno

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Thanks, Pete.  On behalf of the yanks on ROFF I’ll extend a welcome to the US – even though LA is (in my opinion) not necessarily representative of the rest of the country.  Go east, young man! (at least to the Rockies!) Mark Faulkner – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just arrived in L.A., and after picking up the rental car, drove by Bob Marriott’s en route to my hotel.!  How’s that for addiction??? I’m here for one week (work-related, not fishing), so I thought I’d enter into the spirit of things and wish all you ruffian ROFFians a happy 4th July. — Pete, Brisbane, Australia To reply by email, remove the "SPAMLESS" from the address in the header.

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Happy 4th to you too.  I am planning to trip to your country in November.  Any fly fishing that way?  

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says… Happy 4th to you too.  I am planning to trip to your country in November.  Any fly fishing that way?  

You betcha!  Try Tasmania, home of some huge wild brown trout.  I can recommend London Lakes Lodge. http://www.londonlakes.com.au/domino/londonlakes/londonlakes.nsf/html- v/home This is run by Jason and Barbara Garrett – Jason was the captain of the Australia flyfishing team, and is extremely knowledgable.  The London Lakes complex is 5000 acres of privately owned and superbly managed fishery.  Sight-fishing for huge brownies at its best!  Tell them Pete from Brisbane sent you. ) Also, excellent stream and large lake fishing in the Snowy Mountains and the Monaro district on mainland Australia in New South Wales.   The world flyfishing championships are being held in the Snowy region this year, particularly on Lake Jindabyne and some of the excellent trout streams high up in the mountains. Depending on the time of year of your visit, closed season is usually June to August, re-opening in September or thereabouts. — Pete, Brisbane, Australia To reply by email, remove the "SPAMLESS" from the address in the header.

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I just arrived in L.A., and after picking up the rental car, drove by Bob Marriott’s en route to my hotel.!  How’s that for addiction???

Last time I was in LA for a weeklong vacation, I lept out of bed at 5:30 every morning, didn’t brush my teeth, didn’t bother getting out of my sleeping clothes and immediately hopped into the rental car with my buddy from Boston and drove straight for the ocean. ( Took one day to go fish San Diego and another to ride a party boat with some non-fishing friends).  Came back at noon and raided my host’s kitchen, took a shower with my fly lines and then hung them up to dry.  I was a groomsman in a wedding party on the last day I was there.  We went fishing that morning too. Landlocked Mu

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I just arrived in L.A., and after picking up the rental car, drove by Bob Marriott’s en route to my hotel.!  How’s that for addiction??? I’m here for one week (work-related, not fishing), so I thought I’d enter into the spirit of things and wish all you ruffian ROFFians a happy 4th July. — Pete, Brisbane, Australia To reply by email, remove the "SPAMLESS" from the address in the header.

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207-882-5504 This is the number from the Messing About in Boats resource page. Call Platt in the morning Maine time. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – P. Shannon, I just received Monfort’s Geodesic catalog and was hoping you’d answer  Could you please tell me where you got the catalog… telephone # and or address. Thanks Ron

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P. Shannon, I just received Monfort’s Geodesic catalog and was hoping you’d answer  Could you please tell me where you got the catalog… telephone # and or address.

Thanks Ron

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Monfort’s Geodesic catalog and was hoping you’d answer  Could you please tell me where you got the catalog… telephone # and or address.

Take a look at the website: www.geodesicairoliteboats.com Bill Graham "If you can’t find time to do it right, when are you going to find time to do it again?"

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Check out www.hobiecat.com  Look at the float cats.  Lightweight, 21~33 lbs, Packable come with backpack straps, compact.  They will fit in the trunk (boot) of a car.
They are also priced very right.  You can UPS ship them anywhere, so you don’t need to carry them as luggage, and you wont need to purchase a roof rack.    -**** Posted from remarQ, Discussions Start Here(tm) ****- http://www.remarq.com/ – Host to the the World’s Discussions & Usenet

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check this out….. www.folbot.com/aleut.htm extremely stable  light, ample room, carry and set up ANYWHERE (air line luggage) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – The smallest canoe that I am familiar with is the Old Town Pack.  It is a one man and yes there is a set in it.  I think it’s in the 30 to 40 pound range.  This may work good for you.  There is one other boat I would like to recommend.  I work with a professional fly fisherman.  He taught for years and years.  This man will highly recommend buying a Wilderness Systems Pungo kayak and so will I.  This is an excellent fly fishing / knock around boat and is extremely stable.  He takes his everywhere including the ocean and will fish out of it there too.  I know there are other options but I can’t think of any at this moment.  If you want to call and ask any questions about the Pungo and fly fishing out of it, call (770) 992-3200 between 10am and 7pm eastern standard time Monday thru Friday and ask for Ben.  He’ll answer all of your questions. Courtney Rapid Adventures I am continuing to look for a single canoe that can be carried into ponds away from the beaten path. 30 lb range.  Do NOT want to kneel on the floor. Suggestions please!! Paul Koulouris Shelburne, Vermont "The true joy of pursuing trout is that they live in such beautiful places"

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If you’re willing to build it yourself you should investigate Platt Monfort’s geodesic aerolite designs.  I have a 14 foot canoe that weighs 20 pounds even.  I sit on the floor and paddle it like a kayak.  It’s huge and stable and would hold lots of fish.  There’s also a 12 foot version, and a 12 food wide version especially designed for fly fishing.  It took me about 60 hours of work to build mine. Michael Bateman – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am continuing to look for a single canoe that can be carried into ponds away from the beaten path. 30 lb range.  Do NOT want to kneel on the floor. Suggestions please!!

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Michael, I just received Monfort’s Geodesic catalog and was hoping you’d answer a few questions about building one of his designs.  I was looking at building the smallest canoe (7′5" Sweet Pea) for my 10 yr old.  I figured something light enough for him to handle and load would be the perfect way to let him enjoy ownership of his own boat and get him out on the water for a little solo splashing about. Did you buy either any of the kits (partial materials or plywood parts) or did you procure the materials yourself? And do you think the instruction is complete enough for a woodworking novice to complete a boat without getting into too much trouble? If all goes well I’m threatening to build a SnowShoe 14 for my own flyfishing use. Thanks for your time, -P. Shannon – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – If you’re willing to build it yourself you should investigate Platt Monfort’s geodesic aerolite designs.  I have a 14 foot canoe that weighs 20 pounds even.  I sit on the floor and paddle it like a kayak.  It’s huge and stable and would hold lots of fish.  There’s also a 12 foot version, and a 12 food wide version especially designed for fly fishing.  It took me about 60 hours of work to build mine. Michael Bateman I am continuing to look for a single canoe that can be carried into ponds away from the beaten path. 30 lb range.  Do NOT want to kneel on the floor. Suggestions please!!

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    Two boats that come to mind are the Mohawk Solo-13 (or Solo-14 slightly larger) and the Old Town Pack, about 11 1/2 feet.  All are in the mid 30 pound range.  The Solos paddle beautifully but I’m not sure about standing in them while casting.  The Pack is wider, hence a bit more stable.    BTW, get the OT in royalex, not crosslink. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am continuing to look for a single canoe that can be carried into ponds away from the beaten path. 30 lb range.  Do NOT want to kneel on the floor. Suggestions please!! Paul Koulouris Shelburne, Vermont "The true joy of pursuing trout is that they live in such beautiful places"

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I am continuing to look for a single canoe that can be carried into ponds away from the beaten path. 30 lb range.  Do NOT want to kneel on the floor.   Suggestions please!! Paul Koulouris Shelburne, Vermont "The true joy of pursuing trout is that they live in such beautiful places"

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The smallest canoe that I am familiar with is the Old Town Pack.  It is a one man and yes there is a set in it.  I think it’s in the 30 to 40 pound range.  This may work good for you.  There is one other boat I would like to recommend.  I work with a professional fly fisherman.  He taught for years and years.  This man will highly recommend buying a Wilderness Systems Pungo kayak and so will I.  This is an excellent fly fishing / knock around boat and is extremely stable.  He takes his everywhere including the ocean and will fish out of it there too.  I know there are other options but I can’t think of any at this moment.  If you want to call and ask any questions about the Pungo and fly fishing out of it, call (770) 992-3200 between 10am and 7pm eastern standard time Monday thru Friday and ask for Ben.  He’ll answer all of your questions. Courtney Rapid Adventures – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am continuing to look for a single canoe that can be carried into ponds away from the beaten path. 30 lb range.  Do NOT want to kneel on the floor. Suggestions please!! Paul Koulouris Shelburne, Vermont "The true joy of pursuing trout is that they live in such beautiful places"

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Paul, I saw a Lincoln kevlar 12′6" today at Blue Mtn. outfitters. Gorgeous but not inexpensive. I am sure the boat will be in the weight class you are seeking. They are in Marysville, Pa. Ron Paint Island Canoe & Kayak http://www.riversport.com/paintisland/

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I believe Old Town has on for abour 500.00, that does what you want. Mike – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am continuing to look for a single canoe that can be carried into ponds away from the beaten path. 30 lb range.

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Paul, I use a Mad River Winooskie for solo paddling with my fly rod. It is Kevlar and very lightweight. But it’s also quite wide. It’s designed for two people who want to do more in a canoe than just paddle so it is a very stable craft. I found that casting from a sitting position is a breeze and when I stand up the fish scurry off in a hurry. I hope you find something soon as Spring is almost here. Rich

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Any information on the good holes or riffles would be appreciated!

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For a start look at Meck’s MID ATLANTIC TROUT STREAMS AND THEIR HATCHES. I fished Big Flatbrook last father’s day with my daughter. After 35 years away from it, its incredible what a good job NJ has done with this and some of its other streams. Advise: Get a very detailed map. The scale is deceptive if you are used to the West, ie lots of narrow winding roads, hidden crossroads, little villages, the NJ of my youth. The river is holy water and is truely a challenging experience compares more than favorably with any Eastern river I have ever fished. Locate the "ROY Bridge" and work up from it to get into a fly-only section. Work down from it and its just as good! Avoid the big holes, and avoid people its that simple. Walk in a ways and I think you will find some fine fishing and what I will swear are native Brookies in the 8-12 inch range. I think that’s incredible for a place maybe 50 crow miles from Manhatten. The fish I caught were back in what I call the "headon rootballs:" places where the current smacks right into a root obstruction. So if you are using drys (it was spring and I was using very small tan stimulators fished "damp") You are going to have to float your fly on this very fast water to about an inch of the tangles to get any action. You are going to lose flys but It works.  For Brookies I think your stalking is more important than your pattern. Dave Snedeker – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Any information on the good holes or riffles would be appreciated!

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While you’re in the area, try the Little Flatbrook.  Lot’s of native brookies if you can get way back in away from the parking areas.  Beaver ponds are real hotspots. As for the Big Flatbrook, I wouldn’t start fishing it until the stocking season ends unless you like crowds.  By July, the wormers are gone and you have a better chance of having a stretch of river all to yourself. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Any information on the good holes or riffles would be appreciated!

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Try "Millbrook"  -  it’s a few mile south of Flatbrook (on the same road.) Nice scenery and a real nice stream (at least it was 45 or 50 years ago!!) Tight lines, Ed

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Do you mean Millbrook Village?  I ‘ve never heard a stream by that name south of the Flatbrook.  Van Campens Brook is the only stream I’m aware of in that vacinity.  Perhaps they changed the name. Rich – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Try "Millbrook"  -  it’s a few mile south of Flatbrook (on the same road.) Nice scenery and a real nice stream (at least it was 45 or 50 years ago!!) Tight lines, Ed

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Am interested in books on Atlantic Salmon fishing, and a used/ almost new 10′ single hand fly rod. I fish mostly Newfoundland and New Brunswick, so books dealing with these provinces are of special interest. Sage I know makes a 10′ rod, but am open to alternatives. Fish the Gander/Exploits in Newfoundland and the main southwest Miramichi and welcome swapping tactics, commiserating, and planning the next series of excursions.

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Am interested in books on Atlantic Salmon fishing, and a used/ almost new 10′ single hand fly rod. I fish mostly Newfoundland and New Brunswick, so books dealing with these provinces are of special interest. Sage I know

The best new books appear to be those by Gary Anderson (Montreal) and Paul Marriner (Nova Scotia.) — |  Donald Phillipson, 4180 Boundary Road, Carlsbad Springs,  | |        Ontario, Canada, K0A 1K0, tel. 613 822 0734         |

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Am interested in books on Atlantic Salmon fishing, and a used/ almost new 10′ single hand fly rod. I fish mostly Newfoundland and New Brunswick, so books dealing with these provinces are of special interest. Sage I know The best new books appear to be those by Gary Anderson (Montreal) and Paul Marriner (Nova Scotia.)

I second that. In Gary Anderson’s last book the author actually names the rods he uses, one of which is a 10 ft. Loomis. However, I would also ask you to reconsider your choice of a 10 ft. rod. Except for roll casting and mending the extra length does not seem to offer much of an advantage. In fact, some people consider it a hindrance because of the extra weight and possibly wind resistance, as little as it may be. Mike Crosby of Halifax is probably one of the most succesful slamon fishers in Atlantic Canada. He dissuaded me from going for a 10 ft. rod but recommendeed the 9 ft. rods. Again, the choice is entirely yours. Tight lines. Tom. — Dr. Thomas Hackmann Dept. of Anaesthesia IWK

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Could someone suggest places to fish and hike in the vicinity of Raton, CO?  What are the temperature ranges in early June?  Any recommendations for flies?  Thanks in advance.                                       Sincerely,                                       Kin Chan

Trinidad State Park and Reservoir is right in that area. I have never been there, but reports indicate that there is fishing for Rainbow, Browns, and warmwater fish. They also have a couple of hiking trails. It’s three miles west of Trinidad on Colorado Highway 12. Call 719-846-6951 for information. The nearby San Isabel National Forest has campgrounds, hiking trails and historic mining towns.Call the Rocky Mountain Regional office at 303-275-5350 for information. There is also a Purgatoire River State Recreation Area there, but I couldn’t find much information on it. Try the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, State Parks department at 303-866-3437. A little Northwest is Monument Lake, known more for its coldwater fish than the warm ones. For general information, contact the Colorado Division of Wildlife Southwest Regional office in Montrose at 970-249-3431. You can also call their fishing information line at 303-291-7534. If you’re willing to drive a little, there is a place a couple of hours away that is like flyfishing heaven. The San Juan River, below Navajo dam, just across the border in New Mexico. Great fishing, great scenery. Check out <http://www.creativelinks.com/recreat/Duranglers.htm for up to date fishing info. It’s worth the trip. Temperature ranges for all these places can vary from 90 degrees to 40 degrees, depending on what weather front is moving in at the time. Usually, in early June, you will see daytime temps in the 70’s and 80’s, but a thunderstorm is always a possibility and can drop the temp to 50 in a matter of minutes. Nice thing is, they normally pass over quickly and the sun comes out again. Hope you have a great time. — | Michael P. Thompson – Liberty Communications | |            * Spreading the Word *            |

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Could someone suggest places to fish and hike in the vecinity of Raton, CO?  What are the temperature ranges in early June?  Any recommendations for flies?  Thanks in advance.                                         Sincerely,                                         Kin Chan

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I am interested in learning more about flyfishing for stripers in fresh water.  I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and would like any information that pertains to fishing the SF bay delta area as well.   I would like to know of good books to read and local quides to contact Thanks Stu Booth

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Good places for stripers in the SF area are Franks Tract in the Delta; you will need a boat, and the O’Neill Forebay of San Luis Reservoir which is accessible by canoe, float tube or boat.  The O’Neill is right at the intersection of Rte. 152 and I-5 near Los Banos jsut as you come down out of the Pacheco Pass into the Central Valley.  Although I haven’t caught one yet, there are reported to be a nice population of big stripers in this small lake. There are also stripers to be found in the main reservoir too, but it is a much more formidable piece of water. Pick up a copy of California Fly Fisher.  There are always ads for guides for striper fishing the bay and Franks tract in the back. Good luck–Crashjibe

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I was fishing the South Platte upstream from Deckers in the mountains S.W. of Denver, laid out a beuatiful cast and as the tippet was unrolling, took a Barn Swallow out of the air..  It got a little wet on the retrieve, untangling took about five minutes, but I received a chirp of thanks upon departure.

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Not with turtles…but lizards will take an 18 or smaller terrestrial readily!! Be kind and crimp the barbs..catch and release please. J.O’C.

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While fishing for smallmouth bass on the Mississippi River near Monticello MN.  Dick Schultz caught what he thought was a log.  Much to his surprise, the log started swimming off.  After a pitched 5 minute battle, his log turned out to be a large snapping turtle, with his clauser minnow in its upper jaw. A world record snapper on a fly? Brian M

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   Although never a turtle, i’ve caught bullfrogs and garter snakes on a dry fly.                                                                 bob welliever Bob Welliever  Phoenix, AZ.

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I have a nice marshy pond I fish for blue gills and bass on.   This spring there’s more turtles than fish, however.  They’re very crious; they stick there head out of the water a few inches, for a few minutes, then move on to another spot.  I fear one day they’ll swoop up a fly and create a real mess.  I’m staying away from the wooley buggers for just that reason. Any experience risin’ turtle? Tom — "For the love of the fly, the cycle of spring, and all things that remind us of nature’s cruel dance."

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I have a nice marshy pond I fish for blue gills and bass on.   This spring there’s more turtles than fish, however.  They’re very crious; they stick there head out of the water a few inches, for a few minutes, then move on to another spot.  I fear one day they’ll swoop up a fly and create a real mess.  I’m staying away from the wooley buggers for just that reason. Any experience risin’ turtle? Tom

While I’ve heard of turtles taking a fly (including some terriffic stories involving snapping turtles), it may not be as likely as you think.  Last week I came across a regular party going on in and under a mulberry tree hanging over a deep, slow moving channel.  Grackles, crows and mockingbirds were fighting over the ripe berries in the tree and, in their struggles, raining them down on the water below.  As many as a dozen large river turtles were treading water under the bush, necks outstretched.  When I noticed the huge, dark shapes of a pod of big carp rolling underneath the turtles, I bit off the little bluegill popper I had on and tied on the closest thing I had to a mullberry, a black woolly worm hackled with a red-dyed grizzly saddle.  On every cast, the turtles would swim furiously over to the fly, then refuse it from a good distance away.  The carp didn’t have nearly so many inhibitions.  In an hour of casting right next to some very eager, hungry turtles, I didn’t have a single one actually take the fly, which was just fine with me.  After letting big carp tow our little boat around for a while, we finally ran out of flies to match the "mulberry hatch."  My last fish from that spot was an 18"-20" channel catfish, which took on the surface, dove for the bottom, and shook its head like a bulldog.  Somehow, the bluegills just didn’t seem the same after our party at the mulberry… Tight Lines (but No TURTLES!) BRAD DeVRIES "Only two things are infinite; the universe, and human stupidity, and I’m not so sure about the former."  – Albert Einstein

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I will be in yosemite along the merced river  sept 13 for 10 days and would appreciate any advice on that or other nearby rivers: eg, patterns, line weight, good areas, guides, weather conditions, etc, etc.  please email me and thanks for the help.   daved

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writes: I will be in yosemite along the merced river  sept 13 for 10 days and would appreciate any advice on that or other nearby rivers: eg, patterns, line weight, good areas, guides, weather conditions, etc, etc.  please email me and thanks for the help.   daved

I’ve never fished it, but "California Fly Fisher" magazine had a short article in their July-Aug ‘93 issue on the Merced.  Call them at (415)621-3117, maybe they can send you a back issue.  They said the better fishing for wild trout is outside the park.  Good luck, Bill Uyeki

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I work in television. Why not a Homebrew channel?  Think of the possibilities! That’s it!  I will start a HOMBREW channel.  Please give me $500,000 in cash for start up costs.

Phrank,                 The check’s in the mail. Is that a real est. of the start up cost?  It sounds like a great idea!  How ’bout getting the money from all those advertisers in Zymurgy and the various free brew news papers?  I can see it now: This Old Wort or The Cajun Brewmeister or Brew Improvement or Home Brewer Club…    

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: I work in television. : : Saw a list of upcoming TV channels for cable. : o     Food channel : o     Military channel : o     more sports channels : o     Religion channel : etc : : Why not a Homebrew channel?  Think of the possibilities! : : o     Cooking wort, live on TV with call-ins from homebrewers :       across the country : o     Bottling live on TV : o     Call 1-800-HOMBREW [used as example only, not intended to be a real :       number] to order a variety of products :       and services : o     Live remote broadcasts from the homes of homebrewers :       nationwide as they cook or bottle their own finely :       home crafted brews : o     "The Dr. Yeast Show" : : That’s it!  I will start a HOMBREW channel.  Please give me $500,000 in cash : for start up costs. : : Thanks, : Phrank : : Hell, someone could probably do something like this on a cable access channel.  We have them in California.  I think Papai and Gow should be the hosts.  I’ll be the "man-in-the-field" who does all the tasting!   —                            Mike (My Brain is Flaming) McCall

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(Mike McCall) writes: : I work in television. : Why not a Homebrew channel?  Think of the possibilities!  … : : o"The Dr. Yeast Show" : : That’s it!  I will start a HOMBREW channel.  Please give me $500,000 in    cash : for start up costs. : Hell, someone could probably do something like this on a cable access channel.  We have them in California.  I think Papai and Gow should be the hosts.  I’ll be the "man-in-the-field" who does all the tasting!   —

I am not foto-genic enough to host such a fine show.  I will volunteer to be field reporter & interviewer as long as expenses are paid. I will need a large supply of vitamin B’s to help fight the devestating day-after effects of the alcohol too.  I think Kathy Ireland or Marina Sirtis would make a good host.  Meanwhile, back to homebrewing… — Ken Papai, Sunnyvale, Calif.   |  This space for rent until I find quote

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – : I work in television. : Why not a Homebrew channel?  Think of the possibilities!  … : : o"The Dr. Yeast Show" : : That’s it!  I will start a HOMBREW channel.  Please give me $500,000 in    cash : for start up costs. : Hell, someone could probably do something like this on a cable access channel.  We have them in California.  I think Papai and Gow should be the hosts.  I’ll be the "man-in-the-field" who does all the tasting!   — I am not foto-genic enough to host such a fine show.  I will volunteer to be field reporter & interviewer as long as expenses are paid. I will need a large supply of vitamin B’s to help fight the devestating day-after effects of the alcohol too.  I think Kathy Ireland or Marina Sirtis would make a good host.  Meanwhile, back to homebrewing… — Ken Papai, Sunnyvale, Calif.   |  This space for rent until I find quote

Forget Kathy Ireland … I want Michael Douglas to host it.  Or how about Christopher Plummer? MMmmmmm!  I’d watch the show.  Great homebrew and great men. Can’t wait to taste my christmas brew! The hardest part for me is waiting long enough to let the brew get a good mellowing. —  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *    NOAA/PMEL/CNSD, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building #3, Seattle, WA, 98115   The opinions expressed herein are not neccessarily those of my employer or                         the government in general.    "You can’t be a successful Dictator and design women’s underclothing." -Bertie  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *  * *

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: That’s it!  I will start a HOMBREW channel.  I think Kathy Ireland or Marina Sirtis would make a good host. Forget Kathy Ireland … I want Michael Douglas to host it.  Or how about Christopher Plummer?  

Now, now, let’s not fight.  When Emma Thompson hosts, we can call the show Babes and Brewing (or even Babes and Bitters); when Denzel Washington hosts, we’ll switch the name to Hunks and Hops (or maybe Studs and Stouts). It’s a free market economy; there’s room for everyone. -Murph                           "It’s worse than that, it’s physics, Jim!                                   (-"Star Trekkin’", The Firm)

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I work in television. Saw a list of upcoming TV channels for cable. o       Food channel o       Military channel o       more sports channels o       Religion channel etc Why not a Homebrew channel?  Think of the possibilities! o       Cooking wort, live on TV with call-ins from homebrewers         across the country o       Bottling live on TV o       Call 1-800-HOMBREW [used as example only, not intended to be a real         number] to order a variety of products         and services o       Live remote broadcasts from the homes of homebrewers         nationwide as they cook or bottle their own finely         home crafted brews o       "The Dr. Yeast Show" That’s it!  I will start a HOMBREW channel.  Please give me $500,000 in cash for start up costs. Thanks, Phrank

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