The Northern California Fly Fishing Board

Growing older doesn’t necessarily mean “growing up”. As I get older, which is a good thing by the way, especially when compared with the alternative, I thought I would settle down, relax and not be bothered by the anticipation I so sorely felt before trips when I was younger. FAT CHANCE!!!!!

Before leaving for Mexico last month I was beside myself with excitement. And I wasn’t disappointed a bit with anything on the trip. The camaraderie, accommodations, guides, equipment, fishing and everything else was excellent. Although the accommodations were Spartan when compared with four star luxury places, the beds slept good and we were comfortable, at least I was. It is probably the best fishing trip I have experienced in quite some time.

Now, I’m packed and ready to leave for Colorado for a cow elk and mule deer hunt near Steamboat Springs. I will be staying on a ranch that has access to the Yampa River so I may sample that, weather and time allowing. There are also small lakes on the ranch that contain trout, so…..

The last few nights I have been tossing and turning, unable to relax as thoughts of what the next two weeks will bring. What did I forget (I made a list but I ALWAYS forget to put something on it)? What is the weather going to do? The harvesting of the game is secondary although the meat is very important to me, and also to those who share the meals I cook on fishing trips. Again, the company, the scenery, excitement of stalking, and the memories that are generated outlast any negative aspects of the trip.

Dang, I can’t hardly wait to get on the road. Anyone else here in the same state of mind when they are preparing for an outing, no matter how short, long, or complicated? I sure hope so, because when I stop being excited is when I’ll just stay home and vegetate. I don’t really think that is going to happen until I get way-y-y-y older. Ed K, you are my hero!!!!

Chattaroy Charlie wrote:
Growing older doesn’t necessarily mean “growing up”. As I get older, which is a good thing by the way, especially when compared with the alternative, I thought I would settle down, relax and not be bothered by the anticipation I so sorely felt before trips when I was younger. FAT CHANCE!!!!!

The last few nights I have been tossing and turning, unable to relax as thoughts of what the next two weeks will bring. What did I forget (I made a list but I ALWAYS forget to put something on it)? What is the weather going to do? The harvesting of the game is secondary although the meat is very important to me, and also to those who share the meals I cook on fishing trips. Again, the company, the scenery, excitement of stalking, and the memories that are generated outlast any negative aspects of the trip.

Dang, I can’t hardly wait to get on the road. Anyone else here in the same state of mind when they are preparing for an outing, no matter how short, long, or complicated? I sure hope so, because when I stop being excited is when I’ll just stay home and vegetate. I don’t really think that is going to happen until I get way-y-y-y older. Ed K, you are my hero!!!!


Charlie,

You appear to have been either reading my mail or peeking in my windows. This last weekend I forgot:

My PFD for my float tube
The Chains for the Truck

and two other things that I have forgotten again.

Next week is a Redding trip - wonder what I'll forget.....

Oh well, I have a few days to remember it - if I write it down, maybe It'll come along....

I don't think I have ever made a camping/fishing trip without forgetting something. Generally, I remember it about 100 miles down the road. At least I have yet to forget my fishing license! Hmmmmm......maybe I shouldn't have said that!

Beerfly

Its always 10 times easier to wake up early for a fishing trip than it is for a normal weekday. For me, that says it all.

"Normal Weekday"?? What's that?

As I, Ed K, and numerous other chronologically challenged individuals know for a fact that EVERY day is SATURDAY!!!!!
Except Sunday, when we go to church.

You might want to give the Elk River a try for fishing also. There are some nice fish and the highway that runs up to Steamboat Lake runs along it. Have a good hunt!

Ed Kelleher wrote:
Next week is a Redding trip - wonder what I'll forget.....

don't forget granzella's is closed

Problem is time. Fishing the Yampa is also free for me since the owner owns the ranch where we are hunting through which it flows. Also have to get deer and coyote hunting takes up a bit of the spare time....so much fun, so little time. Out of here tomorrow.

when i was living out there i heard the yampa had pike in it west of craig. never fished the yampa. i was going to tell you to check out the north platte headwaters around walden. its not that far but if your already there then i wouldn't bother

is the day you hang up your boots

Paul

Just got back from central Washinton, about two hours rom Spokane. Did an opening day duck hunt at Eagle Lakes Lodge. Cool country, and pretty good duck hunting to boot! May have to invite myself for a steelhead fish before the opener next year!

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