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Challenge Accepted! A Fishing Report :pic: 16 Years, 9 Months ago
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After the gauntlet was thrown down by the thread started by Charlie S. and aptly replied to by Bjorn, I decided to do something about it. I don’t post about all of my fly fishing trips, but I had a memorable trip last weekend, so here’s my latest contribution to the board:
In my quest to catch all of the California heritage trout, I took a trip down South to the Kern River area to catch two more species of trout that are unique to our fine state.
The Kern River Canyon from a ridgeline
Some peaks in the Little Kern River drainage
The Little Kern River. Still kind of high, but still very fishable
A Little Kern River Golden Trout
Another shot of the Little Kern River from my campsite
So much potential for many miles of good fishing behind this sign
The Kern River Still running high, but at least it was clear (but COLD!)
A Kern River Rainbow Trout
It’s hard to be cagey and elusive about where I was (which is my usual modus operendi), when the trout carry the name of the stream in which they’re found, but I’m not saying HOW I got there, or where I fished, but it did involve some hiking.
It sounds like too many posters on this board often pine for the “good old days” of the NCFFB, those days of flames, low blows, muckraking and hot, steaming piles of manure that had nothing to do with fly fishing. I’ve been a lurker and occasional poster for over six years, and I’ve seen the board change a lot in that period of time, but I think that if folks pitch-in, ask questions, post reports, answer questions, and share advice, it can be rebuilt and hopefully be as vibrant and lively as it once was...in a positive way. I plan on doing my share to make that happen.
Cheers!
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CA Heritage Trout Challenge #66 & #144
"Scholars have long known that fly fishing eventually turns men into philosophers. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to buy decent tackle on a philosopher's salary."
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Re:Challenge Accepted! A Fishing Report :pic: 16 Years, 9 Months ago
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Thanks for the report Dave.
Those are my home waters, having grown up in Porterville. I love the way the Little Kern drainage looks with those Lodgepole Pines thrusting up out of the granite.
Great pics that bring back great memories...
Buzz
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Our tradition is that of the first man who sneaked away to the creek
when the tribe did not really need fish.
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Re:Challenge Accepted! A Fishing Report :pic: 16 Years, 9 Months ago
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Nice Pics & report. Thanks for trying to bring life back into the board!
Dustin
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Re:Challenge Accepted! A Fishing Report :pic: 16 Years, 9 Months ago
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Nice fish and report Fly Guy...thanks.
So, I take it you agree with Bjorn? I was trying to whip up enthusiasm and participation for the NCFFB Bash. Looking at the attendance sheet it really appears the vast majority of us attending are the "old timers" who have been here through the thick and thin. As my failing memory recalls, large amounts of money have been raised at past few bashes which went towards keeping it up and running. It is amazing to me how few of us have provided time, manpower, effort and not a little cash outlay into making this one of the past best boards there was...sadly, that's no longer the case. Rod building classes, casting instruction, fly tying lessons, all provided by persons who had an interest in keeping the board alive and were willing to step up and pay out of their own pocket for materials, finish and equipment to meet that goal. Too bad the new timers don't have that dedication. I know many more besides myself are not participating because of this new behavior.
Well, this is my last Bash, most likely, and with the lack of participation and support I believe the board will be down the toilet within a year or so. I hope not, but with the sense of apathy and self gratification that exists here now I fear that is what the future will bring. I will leave it to the "New Timers" of NCFFBer's to carry the torch.
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Re:Challenge Accepted! A Fishing Report :pic: 16 Years, 9 Months ago
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Its like you said UC - those of us that contributed and made the old days what they were carried the torch. Then there was the silent minority that did nothing. Well, nothing but bitch about Skirt, trolls, flames, etc.... Now the board is what they wanted and its on life support. Heck, even the founders like GM have moved over to their own private boards to get away from all the PC correctness bullshit of the board minority. Its too bad. We had a great thing going. I met a lot of people that I would never have without this media. The "New Timers" aren't going to carry the ball and keep the board alive. They liked it here bacause someone else did all the work and they could reap the benefits. You know, like those who think the government should provide cradle to grave. It doesn't work in the government and it doesn't work here.
Wish I could make it up and join you at the Bash but I'm spending the week at Davis fishing. It would be good to see you and the others that once made this board the popular place it once was.
Slo
PS: Hey FlyGuy, pretty good post. You're preaching to the choir though. Nobody's going to step up like you suggested. They would rather polish their Obama bumper stickers on their Prius and make sure their autographed pictures of Nancy Pelosi are hanging straight.
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Re:Challenge Accepted! A Fishing Report :pic: 16 Years, 9 Months ago
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Very nice post. I have not fished the Kern and have not caught a Golden, although I have both items on my "list."
The Board will come back to life if the technology works and the BS is kept to a minimum. If the tech doesn't work and all folks see are a bunch of rants and monologues, well, that's a pretty high barrier to entry into the community... especially when there are so many other boards up and operating these days.
Thanks for doing your part.
B-
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last Bash!!??? 16 Years, 9 Months ago
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sheeeesh!!..Ya big Wusss..I'll be going to Herdferd Ranch on the second Sat in June till I need a driver to get me there..Oh wait,,I need a driver now!!
As far as the Board..well, ya get what ya put into it
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F 'n A SLO! 16 Years, 9 Months ago
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Re:last Bash!!??? 16 Years, 9 Months ago
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Now Carpy, you know you are MY driver from Chico to Hereford and back,,,the crip has to have some relief. Only reason for last Bash is I'll be in Spokane area enjoying the over 100 lakes within an hour's drive. Anyone who wants to have a Bash in my yard will be welcome....We can call it the "Way-y-y NCFFB Bash".
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Re:Challenge Accepted! A Fishing Report :pic: 16 Years, 9 Months ago
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Seems to me there are plenty of really good boards out there that don't have the "technical" problems that constantly plague this one. Folks just couldn't leave something alone that was working great, could they? I fail to see ANY improvements and a lot of distractindg negatives always seem to be present. All we get are excuses and I provided my viewpoint on those above.
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The board 16 Years, 9 Months ago
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