We had a good run.
RIP Summer 2009 - May 28, 2017
Thursday, June 8, 2017
TRAGEDY
I would just like to let all of you know, that it is possible for nightmares to become reality. While in the Boundary Waters 2 weekends ago, tragedy struck. While on a mile hike to a lake to see if any walleye were biting, I had to crouch under a tree, but I forgot that I had my beloved white sunglasses in the pocket of my rain jacket. As I went under the downed tree, I heard a crack. I knew then and there that it was my sunglasses.
Friday, May 26, 2017
BMFS GRANDER SLAM
Bob Mitchell's Fly Shop in Saint Paul Minnesota just dropped some big news for all Minnesota fly fisher peoples. You can for sure count me in on this, although I'll be out of town in Sioux Falls South Dakota from June 19-23rd for a work training course, so, I'll be at a huge disadvantage missing the majority of the week. Oh well, it's going to be awesome. Peep the details below!
Details from the original post.
In this land of 10,000 lakes, 70,000 miles of rivers and streams and 162 species of fish (according to Wikipedia) we have fishing diversity that is second to none. This summer let's celebrate what we have with the 2017 GRANDER SLAM TOURNAMENT. Starting June 16th and spanning 10 days to June 25th, the fly angler who catches the most species of fish wins. So clear your calendar, and get ready to use up some over due PTO. Be ready to explore new waters and techniques. You're going to need to get out of your comfort zone to win this one. Registration will open 6/2. More details to come. #GranderSlam2017 #mnflyshop
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
HOPS AND HOPPERS
Now that Winter and Spring have gone, the open tie nights at Lake Monster Brewing hosted by Bob Mitchell's Fly Shop have come to a close. For those of us that don't ice fish or do any winter fishing, it's a great excuse to get out of the house, drink a beer, talk fishing, and shake off that little bit of cabin fever.
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| My first open tie night back in February when I first moved to Minnesota. |
The last open tie night was back in April, so, I know this is a very late post, but I still wanted to share. These open tie nights, were super beneficial to me while being new up here. It allowed me to get out and make some friends, and have some fun at the same time.
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| Articulated streamer on some very sharp Partridge of Redditch hooks. |
I've tied a few flies, but mostly socialized at these gatherings. It was a great way to put some faces to quite a few people I have interacted with through social media.
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| 2 flies tied....and then given away. |
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| What a cool pair of scissors....can you see what it is?? |
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| Rhea Hawkins working the crowd, per usual. |
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| Good times had by all. |
The picture below is a funny one - I was told the moon was out, and it did look out, but something was a bit fishy about it. I didn't have my glasses and don't see very well at night for distance, so, I was almost fooled. Almost, Rhea.
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| They were almost fooled, too. Almost. |
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| Fish. |
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