http://overmywaders.com/cblog/ The Contemplative Angler - en Serendipity 1.4.1 - http://www.s9y.org/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:42:56 GMT http://www.overmywaders.com/cblog/templates/default/img/rss_banner.png http://overmywaders.com/cblog/ 100 59 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/106-Well,-its-about-bloody-time!.html#c344 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/106-Well,-its-about-bloody-time!.html#comments http://overmywaders.com/cblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=106 nospam@example.com (mihail) You can now meet them in that world Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:48:53 -0600 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/106-guid.html#c344 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/98-Traditional-Fly-Fishing-Only.html#c343 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/98-Traditional-Fly-Fishing-Only.html#comments http://overmywaders.com/cblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=98 nospam@example.com (Bob Skowronski) Reed What has come of this proposal? I am greatly in favor of this approach to fly fishing for our streams. I find it is the heart and soul of American fly fishing. Bobby Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:04:40 -0600 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/98-guid.html#c343 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/96-Replacing-the-Fishing-Vest.html#c342 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/96-Replacing-the-Fishing-Vest.html#comments http://overmywaders.com/cblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=96 nospam@example.com (John) Very cool robot. Thanks for sharing. Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:39:10 -0600 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/96-guid.html#c342 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-The-New-Scientific-Angling.html#c341 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-The-New-Scientific-Angling.html#comments http://overmywaders.com/cblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=105 nospam@example.com (Reed F. Curry) Gordon, Thanks for the kind words. If you can enjoy your fishing just a bit more by appreciating the visual advantages of your quarry, the book is a success. Warm regards, Reed Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:33:49 -0600 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-guid.html#c341 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-The-New-Scientific-Angling.html#c340 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-The-New-Scientific-Angling.html#comments http://overmywaders.com/cblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=105 nospam@example.com (Gordon Casada) I feel smarter after reading this book, but I still don't think I am as smart as a trout after how you describe them in the book. I really like your writing, nice photos, and the humorous art sprinkled throughout the book. I am really glad I bought this book, thanks. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:37:34 -0600 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-guid.html#c340 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/90-Inventors-Notes-Pisscalator-MarkIV-Illustrated.html#c336 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/90-Inventors-Notes-Pisscalator-MarkIV-Illustrated.html#comments http://overmywaders.com/cblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=90 nospam@example.com (Peter Godfrey) Hi, I would like permission to print this article in our Fly Fishing Clubs Newsletter, Flyrodder. I am the Vice President of the club which is Sydney Flyrodders Club Inc. Peter Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:06:07 -0600 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/90-guid.html#c336 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/98-Traditional-Fly-Fishing-Only.html#c335 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/98-Traditional-Fly-Fishing-Only.html#comments http://overmywaders.com/cblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=98 nospam@example.com (Bob Bishop) I think this is a very good idea. I live in Newfoundland and fish mainly for Atlantic salmon. The rules for salmon fishing here are somewhat similar. Single hook barbless fly, no weight on the hook or the leader and only one fly at a time are Provincial regulations and the use of sinking lines (even sink tips) to get a fly deep are "frowned upon" shall we say, by other anglers, who are not shy retiring types. It is a very traditional form of salmon fishing even though a very large proportion of fish are taken on dry flies, mainly Bombers and (salmon) Bugs. A similar course of action was espoused by Conrad Voss Bark in one of his books, starting with the question, "What is a fly?". His personal choice was the avoidance of weight and artificial materials and the use of old established (like 100 year old) patterns of wet flies and dries. Very traditional! How has this worked out? Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:27:08 -0700 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/98-guid.html#c335 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/98-Traditional-Fly-Fishing-Only.html#c334 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/98-Traditional-Fly-Fishing-Only.html#comments http://overmywaders.com/cblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=98 nospam@example.com (Erik Helm) Very well done! I would never have thought that this kind of regulation was necessary until recently fly fishing underwent a sort of hybridization of sorts. Using modern technology and products to take the fly to places unreachable in the past and making it all 'easier'. There is a place for this, but also must be a place for pure traditional fly fishing and the restraint and sporting ethic embodied in it. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:33:58 -0600 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/98-guid.html#c334 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/98-Traditional-Fly-Fishing-Only.html#c333 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/98-Traditional-Fly-Fishing-Only.html#comments http://overmywaders.com/cblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=98 nospam@example.com (Mike L.) Reed, A wonderful proposal. I've been starting to think along these lines myself. Although I will dredge the bottom with split shot and streamers for early season stockers, I've begun to fish over wild fish and in c and r sections with no weight. I'm not sure why. I know the idea of sanctuaries didn't enter consciously into my thinking. Somehow, fishing this way just seems more sporting and more in line with the traditions of the sport. As Silvester Nemes supposedly commented about bead head flies, "Why don't you just buy a spinning rod." Best of luck in your endeavor. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:30:08 -0600 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/98-guid.html#c333 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-The-New-Scientific-Angling.html#c332 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-The-New-Scientific-Angling.html#comments http://overmywaders.com/cblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=105 nospam@example.com (Reed) Nathan, Yes, your problem must be UVA. At least that is now my excuse. Never again will the fish chortling behind their fins at my casting bother me; I now will force them to accept my fly no matter how badly delivered. Have a great trip to the West! Take care, Reed Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:49:48 -0600 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-guid.html#c332 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-The-New-Scientific-Angling.html#c331 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-The-New-Scientific-Angling.html#comments http://overmywaders.com/cblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=105 nospam@example.com (Nathan Kennedy) Reed, Congratulations on the book! I am itching to order it right now! This is going to be the book that finally helps me solve this catching fish problem. I've always thought my failure to catch fish was due to sloppy casting, poor observation skills, susceptibility to the distractions of pipe tobacco and/or pure bad luck. Now I know it's because I haven't been UV Aware! Thanks Reed! Hmmm...UV Aware = UVA? My sunglasses say they block 100% UVA...I wonder if that's been my problem all along? Take care, Nathan Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:25:48 -0600 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-guid.html#c331 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-The-New-Scientific-Angling.html#c330 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-The-New-Scientific-Angling.html#comments http://overmywaders.com/cblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=105 nospam@example.com (Reed) Bobby, And I am looking forward to your response to the book. IMO, curmudgeons make the best, or at least the most interesting, critics, e.g., the Muppetts Show. : ) Warm regards, Reed Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:53:05 -0600 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-guid.html#c330 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-The-New-Scientific-Angling.html#c329 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-The-New-Scientific-Angling.html#comments http://overmywaders.com/cblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=105 nospam@example.com (Bob Skowronski) Reed! I am delighted! I am looking forward to reading your new book! Bobby Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:59:50 -0600 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-guid.html#c329 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-The-New-Scientific-Angling.html#c328 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-The-New-Scientific-Angling.html#comments http://overmywaders.com/cblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=105 nospam@example.com (Reed) Hard earned shekels...who do you think will believe that? Everyone knows that your vast fortune came from selling a brownlined carp stuffed with newspaper to the Getty museum as a poorly-preserved coelacanth. It better be a very large crayon. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:48:42 -0600 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-guid.html#c328 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-The-New-Scientific-Angling.html#c327 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-The-New-Scientific-Angling.html#comments http://overmywaders.com/cblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=105 nospam@example.com (KBarton10) I'll be the first to lay down them hard earned shekels - I insist on an autographed version, so I'll send both book and large crayon... Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:22:43 -0600 http://overmywaders.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/105-guid.html#c327