I want to catch a big Striped Bass, maybe a 50 pounder...

You may find this mildly amusing.  Take note that is does contain some PG 13 language.

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/7132093/

Forwarded to me by our friend Dick

Does a Bear Sink in the woods?

Does a Bear sink in the woods? You bet your ass he does, especially when he is in a swamp. Don't worry "Double D" helped Bear as I snapped pics.

Salmon River

A couple of nice chromers. The top pic is Double D's first steelhead.

Timely Advice...

During a recent trip to the Upper Fly Fishing area on the Salmon River the Minions were witness to a potentially deadly incident.  A father and son stumbled and fell while crossing the river.  The son, a young man of perhaps 14 or 15 years, was swept through a rapid into a deep hole.  He was largely spent after struggling though the rapids and had little strength left.  He managed to paddle close enough to shore to be rescued by a fisherman with a large net.  One of our group was in the process of wading out into the flat just upstream from the next large rapid / waterfall area.  The young man needed to be carried from the water, but recovered in a short time.
Both father and son appeared to be in shock.

The link below shares one doctor / fisherman's advice for wade fishing the Salmon River.


http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2010/10/dr_howard_j_kass_of_schroeppel.html

Shake Weight Commerical

For those of you that have seen the commercials for the shake weight, this is some funny stuff.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/143264/saturday-night-live-shake-weight-dvd

CFFCM - Summerfest/Angler's Market/Jubilee

Summerfest/Angler’s Market and Jubilee Weekend: the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum has combined its Annual Summerfest, Angler’s Market, and Jubilee Festival for an entire weekend. In 2010 It will be held on Saturday and Sunday August 7 & 8.

• Saturday, August 7:
  - 8:30 AM to 4 PM Collectibles
  - 10 AM to 4 PM Community, craft, exhibits and organization vendors
  - 2 PM to 3PM Mike Canazon and the Bamboo Boys Casting Clinic
  - 8:30 AM to 4 PM Trash or Treasure Identification. Bob Selb of the Classic Fly Fisherman will help you identify that ‘fishing thing’ you have always wondered about. Better yet, he will give you an honest appraisal of what it is worth.
• Sunday, August 8:
  - 8:30 AM to 4 PM Collectibles
  - 10 AM to 4 PM Community, craft, exhibits and organization vendors
  - 11:30 AM “Students Only’ (16 and under) Fishing derby’ at the Pond. Prizes will be awarded for first fish, most fish, largest fish and smallest fish. Kids are to bring their own tackle and favorite baits.
  - Noon to 3 PM Enjoy the Kurpil Family Fiddlers under the tent
  - 1:30 PM The Great Willowemoc Fish Race (50/50) Split for the winning fish
  - 2 PM Jubilee Day Cake (immediately after the fish race) The CFFCM will once again celebrate birthday and anniversary milestones ending in a 0 or 5. Everyone is welcome and cake will be provided at no charge.

http://www.cffcm.net/

Whatever...

Pennsylvania Guys

Will Joe Biden try Fly Fishing Too?

Rumor has it that Vice President Joe Biden will be following in the President's footsteps by visiting Gallatin County, MT for a fly fishing experience this weekend.

How big was that Brown, Mr. Vice President?

Winston Introducing New Sticks

So what?  So you want to get a great deal?

Check around the interwebs, particularly at Blue Quill Angler for great deals on Winston's "old" sticks.

Just picked up a 6 wt. for meself...

2nd West Branch Music Festival

Concert Schedule

Friday July 23rd 8:00 PM
West Branch Angler Resort - River Run Restaurant:
Opening Festival Chamber Program I
“Works by Mozart, Stravinsky & Dvorak”

Saturday July 24th 8:00 PM
Hancock, NY High School:
Festival Orchestral Program I
“Music that spans the globe, from as far north as the Arctic Circle & as far south as Argentina”

Sunday July 25th 3:00 PM
West Branch Angler Resort - River Run Restaurant:
Festival Chamber Program II
“a delightful piece highlighting forgiveness & love”

Thursday July 29th 8:00PM
West Branch Angler Resort - River Run Restaurant:
“Festival Chamber Program III”
“An evening of dazzling fireworks & heart rendering song”

Friday July 30th 8:00PM
West Branch Angler Resort - River Run Restaurant:
Student Music
Content “To be Announced”

Saturday July 31st 3:00PM
West Branch Angler Resort - River Run Restaurant:
Student Music
Content “To Be Announced”

Saturday July 31st 8:00PM
West Branch Angler Resort - River Run Restaurant:
Festival Chamber Program IV
“The Trout Quintet” by Schubert

Sunday August 1st 3:00PM
Hancock High School
Festival Orchestral Program II
“Amazing Amadeus- an all Mozart program”


"Well worth the trip." - NJ Troutfisherman
"You could feel the music!" - Deposit Blogger