tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post2801970706571781135..comments2023-09-18T15:08:27.108-05:00Comments on High Plains FlyFisher: 2/28 - 3/3...".Fishing Traditions"HighPlainsFlyFisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-75793404437709669202013-03-08T14:49:46.035-06:002013-03-08T14:49:46.035-06:00The Niangua should be really good this weekend (wi...The Niangua should be really good this weekend (wish I didn't have to work!) , the levels were great but just too much off-colored water when I was there.<br />I was really glad to see the BR water looking so good , I refrained from fishing it much last year due to the drought but it's in prime condition now. <br />I don't have the patience for that park fishing anymore , especially when I can go five minutes away and have the entire river to myself!HighPlainsFlyFisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-47197177662232653922013-03-08T12:46:13.364-06:002013-03-08T12:46:13.364-06:00Glad to see the water levels back up, that's f...Glad to see the water levels back up, that's for sure. That much water makes the Niangua a nice float. That Blue Ribbon is looking healthy too. It's funny you attend opening day with your bunch, then hit the river on your pontoon. <br />DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-10695255869315310152013-03-07T09:08:12.538-06:002013-03-07T09:08:12.538-06:00Thanks Jim...it's a crazy scene for sure. We m...Thanks Jim...it's a crazy scene for sure. We make the most of it and always enjoy the trip despite the crowds and usually nasty weather.<br />There's no such thing as a bad fishing trip, right?HighPlainsFlyFisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-77988374402937365542013-03-07T09:04:24.451-06:002013-03-07T09:04:24.451-06:00It's always good to just hang out with family ...It's always good to just hang out with family and friends. I have a bad habit of taking my fishing too seriously at times so a weekend like this one is kind of nice.HighPlainsFlyFisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-65386946746418895192013-03-07T09:02:22.456-06:002013-03-07T09:02:22.456-06:00The parks that I'm referring to are a put and ...The parks that I'm referring to are a put and take fishery where they dump fish in the stream every day so the "sporting aspect" of it really doesn't come into play. I'm glad there are places like that for others to enjoy the sport...it's just not for me anymore.HighPlainsFlyFisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-36252125344470832702013-03-07T08:58:57.353-06:002013-03-07T08:58:57.353-06:00It's always a good time , if nothing else it&#...It's always a good time , if nothing else it's fun just to watch the circus.HighPlainsFlyFisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-41785454668435848892013-03-06T19:10:11.767-06:002013-03-06T19:10:11.767-06:00Amazing. I'm always amazed all over again to s...Amazing. I'm always amazed all over again to see the photos of guys lined up in the river elbow to elbow. Sounds like you've got a good routine worked out. Like those steaks--a mouthwatering shot.Jim Yaussy Albrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242514828355510249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-9941695380255729552013-03-06T19:04:42.043-06:002013-03-06T19:04:42.043-06:00Man that does look cold, but the trout look health...Man that does look cold, but the trout look healthy. Good times buddy.cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-34000811499312504162013-03-06T17:31:10.560-06:002013-03-06T17:31:10.560-06:00I just don't get the "combat fishing"...I just don't get the "combat fishing" mentality. I experienced that in Western PA during the fall steelhead run. It's not even fun! Let alone sporting! The fish don't stand a chance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-89315429628439824752013-03-06T12:25:04.458-06:002013-03-06T12:25:04.458-06:00Brrrr, Looks cold brother! I remember you posting ...Brrrr, Looks cold brother! I remember you posting about this last year, and the photos of the trout at Bennet while you were diving. Great traditions are hard to beat, especially when coupled with great food. Atlashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02429802720178094906noreply@blogger.com