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Post by flyfishingpastor on Jul 10, 2009 12:22:25 GMT -5
T- I think I'd better hide out for a coupla days! You wanna preach this Sunday? Pat
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Post by troutcharmer on Jul 10, 2009 13:58:30 GMT -5
To all my friends on this Board:
My moniker of troutcharmer was certainly not self-awarded as otherwise suggested! I think everyone might remember that the origin of that was directly from Rusty Gates - a legend in trout fishing circles! (He signed my copy of Seasons on the Au Sable with the advice to "charm those trout," which was clearly prompted by the obvious nature of my fishing passion and appropriately assumed skill set - he saw it in my eyes!)
And, I can only vaguely recollect some reference in my far past to some ugly, offensive and unwarranted comment about stink bait. It certainly could not be my moniker, as everyone would agree, because the image that name creates is entirely inconsistent with my character (for those who don't know me - see above paragraph with reference to charm!)
How about Huey & Dewey?
Monica
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Post by flyfishingpastor on Jul 10, 2009 14:22:55 GMT -5
Monica; Ah, game on! Actually, I do remember the (growing) legend of the troutcharmer; I was there, remember? Heck, I guess I just remember the "awarding" a bit differently than you. Rusty was just trying to be helpful and was suggesting that since you were a rookie fly fisher and the Au Sable trout are persnickity by nature and near-constant fishing, you'd probably need to resort to witchcraft to catch one. Speaking of autographs: while I certainly am not cynical by nature; I also have autographed books - was that your first? And, while some claim autographs as genuine and heartfelt comments from the authors, I have another view. I suggest they are merely kind people and grateful for the MONEY they received from the book and know how the game is played. I have noticed that the more money you spend, the nicer they are. I once bought three books by the same author (outdoor humorist Gene Hill) and by the third book, well, let's just say I wasn't sure who he was writing it for... Still, some need these little illusions don't they? I think you and Cathy need to pick your own team name. Trenton the Terrible and I will pick our own danged name! Pat P.S. For those of you who don't know, Monica and I are actually very good friends and fish together a lot.
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Post by trent on Jul 10, 2009 15:04:13 GMT -5
The last time I looked at Monica's book, I noticed some white out in the vicinity of the inscription. There was also a sloppily written "C", clearly put their after the fact, to create the word "Charm". After some sweet forensic investigation by yours truly (I knew watching all those CSI episodes would come in handy), I was able to ascertain that the original message was, in fact, "Don't harm those trout".
Rusty is a well known conservationist. I think he saw those rapala deep divers with the treble hooks hidden away in Monica's fly box in the hope of foul hooking a trout as she drug it across the river bottom. Rusty was only concerned about the safety and well being of one of Michigan's finest natural resources.
Monica- if we went with Huey and Dewey, when the three of us fish together, that would make you Louie. If you are good with going by Louie, we may have a winner.
Pat- if I preach for you, do I have creative interpretive license or do I have to stick to the script?
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Post by troutcharmer on Jul 10, 2009 18:50:04 GMT -5
Witchcraft Pat? You were also with me when I caught that beautiful brown trout on a caddis dry after a slow, drag-free drift on the South Holston. I'm pretty sure Rusty was referring to such times as those when he artfully and prophetically gave me my moniker . . .
I do think you may have a point about picking our own name. And, although I have not had a chance to share with Cathy yet, I think "The Fish Catchers" has a beautiful ring to it and is my front runner as of right now.
And Trent, of course our name when we fish together would NOT be Huey, Dewey and Louie. When I join you and Pat the dynamic changes so dramatically that that name would just be plain silly. Earth, Wind and Fire would be more like it!
Speaking of band names, since the Disney-esque names don't seem to be such the hit (although The Little Mermen is STILL cracking me up!), I've thought of a few other names that you (Pat & Trent) or any other teams may want to consider . . . like Casting Clowns, Three Fish Night or The Fly Boys.
Peace!
Monica
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Post by flyfishingpastor on Jul 10, 2009 22:14:15 GMT -5
Monica; Why, yes, I was with you when you caught that brownie. Now, let's see, how many did you "charm" on that entire trip? My memory's a bit foggy. Poor memory aside, I do happen to remember the details of that perfect drag free drift - like so many of your drifts. In fact, I am sensing a bit of a drift here, though not drag free. Again, though we do appreciate your help, we will come up with our own team name, should we decide to have one. As for your "earth, wind and fire" description for the three of us, Trent and I have decided you get to be "wind." Since you are a good friend of ours and my wife is your partner, I do want to wish you and all our other club members/friends the very best of luck. And, here's a final tip for you and your partner fish-catcher. If you really want to catch a fish, I'd suggest McDonald's - if they are on sale you can get 'em for a buck. Good value AND you can claim you caught as many as you like - and have the wrappers to prove it. Cathy likes hers with tartar sauce. Pat P.S. Now, you KNOW that this kibitzing will no doubt come back to haunt us. After all this smack talk, none of us will probably catch anything but a McDonald's special! Oh, well. Won't be the first time and I'm betting we all have a good time. Trent and I have a plan for success - we're going to follow Dustin and his partner to his top secret honey hole and rush in at the last second to get on the water before they do!
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Post by barryl on Jul 11, 2009 7:26:42 GMT -5
With all this trash talk I'm putting my money on the team that fishes as far away from y'all as possible and still be in the county. The fish have already heard you coming. By the time you get your names picked it will be Sunday. The "Jiminy Cricket" comment just refers to the fact that our site needs some conscious to be our guide.(ie language peop le) As far as the label stink bait this should be reserved for rf after the waders tread. I can see this is all in fun thats what makes this such a great group to hang with. Best to all wish I could see this unfold. barryl
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Post by flyfishingpastor on Jul 11, 2009 13:26:49 GMT -5
barryl;
I think you're right about who will win. But, the way I see it we're all winners. Things will go so well this year that next year we'll be able to charge an entry fee and donate it to the Smallmouth Alliance, NICHES or some other worthy cause! Regardless, I think we'll all have a good time. Sorry you won't be with us this year.
Pat
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Post by trent on Jul 11, 2009 14:15:46 GMT -5
Monica-
one bonus for the McDonald's Specials is that you won't have to waste megabytes taking time stamped digital pics. You can just present your receipt. As for the "Earth, Wind and Fire" comment, all I could think of was needing to add Water and Heart and we could drum up a good Captain Planet episode. Obviously, when fishing, we would have Water, so then we would just need Heart. RF comes to mind, but he's just Fart. I'm a little concerned at what kind of Captain we'd actually be able to muster.
Pat- is tartar sauce on the cleansing diet? CJS may be out of luck.
Barry- as for the conscience of the site and the "language" comment, both Pat and Cathy were sailors before their current respective professions. Let's just say that there are probably no virgin ears in that household.
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Fishreleaser
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Post by Fishreleaser on Jul 11, 2009 18:23:28 GMT -5
Hi all, This is Dustin's Dad looking for someone to fish with new that know's how to measure fish!!! I will also fish with my first E-Mail returned. If I don't receive any, I'll understand,\! This sounds like a fun event. Just remember there will be a lot of pressure on whoever fishes with me, especially when they see me cast.
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Fishreleaser
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Post by Fishreleaser on Jul 11, 2009 18:36:43 GMT -5
This is Ray Tabert, (Dustin's Dad) My E-Mail is rndtabert@att.net Just in case someone wants to take the chance.
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Post by radioflyer on Jul 14, 2009 20:04:03 GMT -5
Okay you'se guys...Ray and I had our BLSHT meeting..."Big Lunker Super Hot Tournament" meeting (see Ray, gottem all fooled into thinking we have a strategy...so shhhh!). Anyway, we've met and have put together a pretting good plan for taking this tournament. I've tied some special 'stinkbait beemoth livers' out of chenille, swiss straw and molefur, so this puppy will be OURS! Bwa ha ha ha!
(I've got em scared Ray so try to keep a straight face...besides, I TOLD you I could find those whole Walleyes on sale at Marsh...gottem in the freezer)
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Post by trent on Jul 14, 2009 20:22:59 GMT -5
Part of our intricate strategy is sending out tailers on each of the other teams and when you all aren't looking, throwing rocks in the middle of the hole you are fishing. I know given the ninja like stealth of this excellent crop of junior high male miscreants I've rounded up that they will go nearly undetected. Your only hint of their presence might be the faint musky odor of cologne, testosterone and sweaty socks.
Pat and I haven't had our final HLYSHT meeting (Hallowed Loyal Yeomans Super Hot Tournament), but we'll fit that in over the next couple of days.
Given the moon phase, the recent solar flares, the political climate, and the picture of the Blessed Virgin that appeared on my toast this morning, I have pinpointed the exact GPS location of where the fish will be lining up in single file to dutifully jump into our nets. We don't even need those Corn/Worm Guts/Salmon Egg "flies" I have tied and ready to go. For any inquiring minds out there, I fish those like emergers.
Luckily, I was able to buy up the last half dozen whole yellow fin tunas they had at the new Northshore Seafood store. It's a little known fact that they are in fact indigenous only to Wea Creek outside of their normal, commonly known haunts. Now I just have to figure out whether I'm going to count their inches toward my total of panfish or game fish.
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Post by trent on Jul 14, 2009 20:25:15 GMT -5
Oh, and just so you all know, Monica's husband raised up the tournament as a prayer concern this past Sunday morning in church. Although he did ask that everything go well and everybody was safe, yada, yada, yada, he did conclude by asking that Monica and Cathy catch the most fish.
Given the blasphemous nature of such a request, they will no doubt have a pouring rain cloud full of fish repellent following them around all day wherever they may travel.
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Post by flyfishingpastor on Jul 14, 2009 20:40:10 GMT -5
Though Trent is not overly strict with the facts when it comes to a good story, sadly, in his last post, if anything he is understating the truth. I was shocked I tell you, SHOCKED and APPALLED when our opponents (I shall not name them here) tried to swing God to their side! I was so shaken I could only preach for an hour and a half. Darned shame, really. I had a doozy ready for 'em! Pat
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