tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13306729685346772242024-03-05T19:16:58.329-08:00OSLC Men's Fly Fishing MinistryOur mission is to bring men together to fellowship, learn, and enjoy what our Creator has passed onto us. To lead men to Christ, closer to the Lord our God, and to start them on their discipleship journey. Deo volente (God Willing).Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-71176344125924403222012-12-09T18:58:00.000-08:002012-12-09T18:58:52.336-08:00Men's Night Out, 12/14/12<br />
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I have planned a Men's Night Out for December 14, 2012, starting at 6 pm, at The Alpha & Omega Coffee House in Puyallup. They are a Christian business and worthy of supporting. Here's their website for directions and their menu so you can plan on how much you want to spend, lots of good food to choose from. I have been told the food is great!</div>
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They have live music too!</div>
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You do not need to be there right at 6 pm, just get there when you can. I will be there by 6 pm to get the table. We will stay as long as you all want and you can leave when you want. Bring friends or come by yourself.</div>
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If you plan to attend, please let me know so I can get a table for all of us. I look forward to fellowship with you all!</div>
Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0Puyallup, WA 98371, USA47.1971241 -122.321369347.1539676 -122.4003333 47.240280600000006 -122.2424053tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-87433189983471440112012-08-31T11:47:00.000-07:002012-08-31T11:47:02.295-07:00October 6, 2012 — Deschutes River (WA), Yelm, WA<span style="background-color: white;">Trip Destination — Deschutes River (WA), Yelm, WA. Date October 6, 2012. I have obtained special access to this gem and October is a great time to go fish it. We will meet at the Roy "Y" at 9 am to carpool if we can.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><br />Bring food and fluids for the day. Dinner will be at the river as a group afterwards. You'll need waders/boots, stimulator and nymph type flies, and of course your rod rigged to go.<br />C&R ONLY!!!!! Barbless Hooks! See the current reg.s for all the info.</span>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-75761318658825355772012-06-23T19:48:00.000-07:002012-06-23T19:48:41.544-07:00Leech Lake - Rescheduled to July 28, 2012<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have rescheduled the trip to July 28, 2012. Again, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">I would like to know who would be going, so please tell me if you are planning on going. So far many of us will be going to date. I really like Leech Lake! Can't wait.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">Leech Lake requires a Recreation Pass (Forest Service) to park; the Discover and the Fish & Wildlife access pass are NOT valid up there for "parking" permits - although you must have the Fish & Wildlife pass on your mirror. I recommend paying the day use fee, unless you are going many times this year, instead of trying to find a place to and buying the Rec. Pass.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I rescheduled due to communications that the lake was inaccessible, however, thanks to Don and his friend giving Don a report on Dog Lake nearby to Leech, the area is quite clear of any snow and quite accessible. Apparently I have been had by the District Ranger up there. Jerks. They just don't want to open the area when the people want it opened apparently. I understand the cutting of funds and lack of people to open the Leech Lake campground, but don't tell me it isn't accessible - when it IS!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Trip Destination — July 28, 2012. Leech Lake, White Pass Summit, WA. We will meet at Graham Safeway parking lot at 6 am to carpool if we can. Bring food and fluids for the day,<br />we can go to dinner in Packwood afterwards if you'd like.<br />You will need a boat, i.e. float tube, pontoon boat, raft, rowboat — NO MOTORS are allowed on the lake. Fly Fishing Only. See the current reg.s for all the info.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">Floating lines, 2wt - 6 wt, with longer, 10 - 12 ft, overall leaders/tippet lengths will do.</span></span>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-25584291481240243972012-05-16T18:06:00.000-07:002012-05-16T18:06:42.838-07:004 day weekend, Memorial Day, time to chase Sea Run CutthroatErin has put out an invitation to those who'd like to join him Memorial Day weekend to fish the Puget Sound for SRC's. Here's the info:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">will probably do some cutthroat fishing on friday and or saturday or sunday over memorial day weekend at some local beaches for anyone who would like to join. most beaches can handel about 2 or 3 people<br /><br />may 25 through 29th<br /><br />I am thinking of around case inlet or purdy or yukon harbor area<br /><br />cell phone 425 260 4166<br /><br />of course any trip involves going in and bugging blake and his crew at his shop in gig harbor after words if we have time<br /><br /><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT26" style="color: darkblue; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.protides.com/washington/2932/" style="color: darkblue; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.protides.com/washington/2932/</a></span></span>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-33922906654283324852012-03-25T15:25:00.003-07:002012-03-25T16:08:00.134-07:00Report - March 03, 2012. Munn Lake, Olympia, WAWe had a great day on Munn Lake March 3. The weather cooperated for the most part - NO RAIN! Yeah! It was overcast, sunny, windy, somewhat chilly, but that is fishing, and it didn't rain....I guess I said that already. 8^) We all were layered up and faired the weather quite well indeed.<div><br /></div><div>There were six of us who sailed the lake. Paul, Brain, Jerry, Brad, and two of Paul's friends......whose names escape me......must be an age thing. Paul's friends met us at the lake, the rest of us carpooled down, trailering the pontoons. I believe we were all on the lake by 9:30 amish. It's an interesting lake indeed. Small and manageable, with a pretty wide range of depth to it. Here's a link to the lake info:</div><div><br /></div><div>http://www.washingtonlakes.com/LakeInfo.aspx?id=125&t=1</div><div><br /></div><div>I think we threw everything we had at them, but in the end only two fish were netted, officially "caught", and released by Brad and Paul. One was caught in the shallows by the bulge on the east side of the lake, basically mid way down the lake from the launch. It was caught on a Black Sally chironomid pattern, using an indicator set at about six feet. A beauty of a 15 inch Rainbow, quite dark in color though, but in line with the lake characteristics as it was a dark water lake.</div><div><br /></div><div>The other Rainbow was along the same size and was caught trolling a wooly bugger down the middle of the lake, but more toward the south end. It escapes me what color the wooly bugger was, but we only used black, olive, and white, so choose from those.</div><div><br /></div><div>One thing that lake has is a massive chironomid hatch. WOW! Around 10:30 am the little buggers started emerging and hatching off. They were everywhere and an awesome sight; learning and watching what they do close up and in person as they surface, then break out of their shuck, launching into the air to fly off and land on you or the boat. Let's just say God is AWESOME and His creation is amazing! The hatch literally lasted for about two hours, but interestingly enough, no fish were feeding on the surface. And they weren't feeding subsurface either, at least what we had to offer them as a substitute.</div><div><br /></div><div>Around 1:30 pm a local fellow launched, anchored up about 30 yards due south of the launch, and proceeded to knock 'em dead, schooling all of us. He was very nice and generous enough to have each of us come on over to his watercraft, take one of the flies he was using, and tell us the depth to fish it, etc. A great man; a true sportsman willing to educate and share. He also told us that the lake really doesn't wake up until around 1:30 pm, so getting there early, well, is just not worth it. Good to know for future trips - we can all sleep in!! In respect of his graciousness, I will not reveal the fly pattern, but allow him to share it as he chooses if you happen to be there when he is. You will know if you are.</div><div><br /></div><div>Afterwards we all went to Hawks Prairie for dinner and then home. A great day, with great friends and Brothers in Christ!</div>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-14220627305200515972012-03-05T11:52:00.002-08:002012-03-05T11:58:12.765-08:002012 Fly Fishing Schedule<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Men,</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I didn't post this, just set it up on the regular website, so I thought I would do so here also to allow for another avenue to get to the info.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Of course the March Munn Lake trip is gone by, but the rest of the year to date is here:</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span><div style="margin: 0px; font: 12px arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">March 03, 2012. Munn Lake, Olympia, WA. Report coming soon.<br /></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font: 12px arial; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><br /></span></div><p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font: 12px arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">June 23, 2012. Leech Lake, White Pass Summit, WA. We will meet at Graham Safeway parking lot at 6 am to carpool if we can. Bring food and fluids for the day, we can go to dinner in Packwood afterwards if you'd like. See the current reg.s for all the info.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font: 12px arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">October Date TBD. Deschutes River (WA), Yelm, WA. I have obtained special access to this gem in an area not accessible to many and October is a great time to go fish it. We will meet at OSLC at 8 am to carpool if we can. Bring food and fluids for the day. We can go to dinner in Yelm as a group afterwards if everyone would like to. You'll need waders/boots, stimulator and nymph type flies, and of course your rod rigged to go. C&R ONLY!!!!! Barbless Hooks! See the current reg.s for all the info.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font: 12px arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">If you have any outings you'd like to offer up to others to join, send me an email and I can spread the word for you. Send me the date, meeting location, time, species to fish for, etc.</span></p>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-54862863365175263252012-01-31T09:33:00.000-08:002012-01-31T16:32:57.709-08:00Carey Special<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUEOk_7wXElkbAPpFQW9tjsn_qr856VUzTHbJOLzHV6ER6zeOKkejORrHdVia-_Mtk-zV90y8o0IIXLip_0qkZnMKbYq9Wi9BRAOcG-fkcKQn_sgJCHpCcmg0ozIwrOes_ic81c7AvFPs/s1600/CareySpecial.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUEOk_7wXElkbAPpFQW9tjsn_qr856VUzTHbJOLzHV6ER6zeOKkejORrHdVia-_Mtk-zV90y8o0IIXLip_0qkZnMKbYq9Wi9BRAOcG-fkcKQn_sgJCHpCcmg0ozIwrOes_ic81c7AvFPs/s320/CareySpecial.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703958259382297554" /></a><div><br /></div><div>(Photo courtesy of West Fly)<div><br />Here is the materials list for the Carey Special, yet another <span style="font-size:100%;">one of the Munn Lake recommended flies.</span><br /><br />http://www.west-fly-fishing.com/fly-pattern-recipe/wet/careyspecial.shtml<br /><br />I think the picture shows enough to be able to tie it without instructions.<br /><br />This is one of the old staples of flies, one you can use anywhere, and should be in your fly box. So simple.</div></div>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-33885658714919244232012-01-31T09:29:00.000-08:002012-01-31T16:31:57.297-08:00Black Nosed Dace<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW_beuP8a9SLDGqMi_WkRyOjPOcVgc6_-C0e_utGKVRg6Nr1RZjM06G7PiY-caWzwSEQ3ViQq5EqiIb-gnHZOiKveKk9cXxQhi3NuwIc0_fFO6HgCzzjR0X3fAJbz8uXXlhLbXi5c3Sr4/s1600/BlackNoseDace.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW_beuP8a9SLDGqMi_WkRyOjPOcVgc6_-C0e_utGKVRg6Nr1RZjM06G7PiY-caWzwSEQ3ViQq5EqiIb-gnHZOiKveKk9cXxQhi3NuwIc0_fFO6HgCzzjR0X3fAJbz8uXXlhLbXi5c3Sr4/s320/BlackNoseDace.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703958428997645282" /></a><br /><br />(Photo courtesy of Charlies Fly Box)<br /><br />Here are the tying instructions and materials list for this pattern, another <span style="font-size:100%;">one of the Munn Lake recommended flies.</span><br /><br />http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/flybox/print.cfm?parentID=79<br /><br />This is also basically the same as the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Tinsel Minnow, but the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Tinsel Minnow has a red hackle fiber beard and optional Jungle Cock cheeks.<br /></span>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-2881774423692988762012-01-31T09:18:00.000-08:002012-01-31T16:33:32.937-08:00RS2 Fly Pattern<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6rLDsThnt5H7jxFtq7Z7TBiRijVjU2ahW_2pBtTT9tKhJODZk0FourjEiCBcE6PFnb9fxMqB4CtZIR8PthBasjTmkUdQkAGbMjMnaXnFwypAdGMao6B8URPEx0q8hRviA4SVCKWyvSXM/s1600/RS2Olive.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6rLDsThnt5H7jxFtq7Z7TBiRijVjU2ahW_2pBtTT9tKhJODZk0FourjEiCBcE6PFnb9fxMqB4CtZIR8PthBasjTmkUdQkAGbMjMnaXnFwypAdGMao6B8URPEx0q8hRviA4SVCKWyvSXM/s320/RS2Olive.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703958837957763634" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div>(Photo courtesy of Fly Anglers Online (FAOL))<br /><br />This is one of the Munn Lake recommended flies. It is a great fly and super simple to tie. I personally also substitute CDC for the </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Bright white Antron wing to have two variants in the fly box.<br /><br />Here is a great tying tutorial for this pattern.<br />http://flyanglersonline.com/flytying/fotw2/100608fotw.php<br /><br />Take note of how the tippets used for the tail are split with the tag end of the tying thread. I learned this a few years ago and use this method for this type of tail all the time now - works awesome!!<br /><br />Here's the history on this fly, it's a great informative website on the varieties of this fly.<br />http://web.me.com/ferencho/RS2/Welcome.html<br /><br />Tie 'em up!<br /></span>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-37349501353684241472012-01-24T20:15:00.000-08:002012-01-25T19:02:26.660-08:00March 03, 2012. Munn Lake, Olympia, WA<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Men,</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Times; ">We will meet at OSLC at 8 am to carpool if we can (Address in the side menu). Bring food and fluids for the day. We can go to dinner in Lacey as a group afterwards if everyone would like to.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Please let me know if you are going to go so I know who to wait for. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Let me know if you will meet us at the church and carpool or meet us there at the lake. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Use the website Contact Us email address to do so.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">For our trip to Munn Lake here are some fly patterns to plan to have on hand. You can find them at your local fly shop, such as Gig Harbor Fly Shop or Puget Sound Fly Company or your choice of big box stores.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Here are the fly pattern recommendations for a March trip:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">RS2 in Olive; Black, Olive Wooly Buggers; Olive Leech; Damsel fly nymph; Chironomids in Yellow, Red, or Black; Black Nose Dace; Tinsel Minnow; Bead head Mohair Leech in Black, Deep Purple, Maroon or any combination thereof; and Carey Special.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Sizes are your choice, just remember Damsel fly nymphs are not huge, as Chironomids are not either. Ask the fly shop for size suggestions.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">You will need a boat, i.e. float tube, pontoon boat, raft, rowboat — NO MOTORS are allowed on the lake. C&R, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">Selective Gear Rules. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:Times;font-size:130%;">See the current reg.s for all the info.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:100%;">Hope to see you on the trip!</span></span></div>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-8086781697544255602011-11-20T17:13:00.000-08:002011-11-20T17:14:31.504-08:00Men's Night Out - December 9, 2011<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">Men,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">Save the date, OSLC Men's Fly Fishing Ministry will wrap up the year with a Men's Night Out on December 9, 2011. Looks like we will be meeting at The Rock Wood Fired Pizza in Puyallup (directions and website below).</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">I will be there by 6 pm and you all are welcome to come before or after that. If you come before, just save some spots. You can stay as long as you want. Come just for the fellowship if you don't want to eat. Bring a friend too if you'd like.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">PLEASE let me know if you plan to come. It would be nice to have an estimate on how many to expect. Thank you.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">It's pay individually for your own order or you can go in with someone.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">For the menu, etc.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><a href="http://therockwfp.com/">http://therockwfp.com/</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">For directions</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><a href="http://www.mapquest.com/#e137b6c234da37a6b3bb7508">http://www.mapquest.com/#e137b6c234da37a6b3bb7508</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">We will wrap things up between 8 - 8:30 pm if we all last that long or they give us the boot beforehand cause they want our seats.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">Towards the end of December I will give you a heads up on the changes and plans for 2012. Plan on more fishing FUN! We have learned a lot the past 6 years and we strive to make it better each year.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">Hope to see you Dec. 9! And may you all have a blessed Thanksgiving as you remember to give thanks to the ONE who gave you all those blessings.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">Until we fish again,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">Brad</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">------------------------------------</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">May your fly always be wet and the fish be in the net!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">We fish rain or shine - the fish are always wet and don't care if we are too. 8^)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "> </span>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-27839925549587417402011-11-17T16:40:00.000-08:002011-11-17T16:41:14.283-08:00I dare you to watch the entire video!And not change.<div><br /></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7y2KsU_dhwI?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-46364730656101670912011-10-29T18:37:00.000-07:002011-10-29T18:42:56.197-07:00Fly Fishing Purdy Spit, Part II - Friday, 11/4/11<div>Erin Roach is going to Purdy Spit again on November 4, 2011, and welcomes anyone to join him once again.</div><div><br /></div><div>He says he will be starting at 8 am and may finish up around 1:30 pm. Low tide is 6:54 am and High tide is 1:54 pm.</div><div><br /></div><div>His cell phone number is 425-260-4166 if you'd like to call him and get more info. I believe you can meet him at<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; ">Massiminos at the corner of Hwy 302 and 144th Street again.</span></span></div><div></div>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-45538488146788614182011-10-17T21:33:00.000-07:002011-10-27T05:59:07.954-07:00Fly Fishing Purdy Spit - Friday, 10/21/11Men,<div><br /></div><div>Erin Roach has made an open invitation for anyone of you all to meet up with him next Friday, 10/21/11, to fish Purdy Spit. He has really got it dialed in, so he is an awesome resource to go fly fish this area.</div><div><br /></div><div>He say low tide is at 6:52 am and he will be at Massiminos at the Purdy Spit around 8 am and will fish until around 1 pm if the fish are there.</div><div><br /></div><div>Massiminos is at the corner of Hwy 302 and 144th Street.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great time!</div>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-38323302225084160842011-09-27T19:07:00.000-07:002011-09-27T19:08:47.143-07:00September 29, Fellowship - OSLC Men's Fly Fishing Ministry<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">Men,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-4087562696351128570" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">This month we will be meeting on Thursday, September 29, 2011, 7 pm, West Campus. We will continue casting lessons for those who have started.</span></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-4087562696351128570" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica;font-size:100%;">See you there!</span></div></span>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-40875626963511285702011-08-13T22:36:00.001-07:002011-08-13T22:37:30.008-07:00August 18, Fellowship - OSLC Men's Fly Fishing Ministry<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;">Men,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;">
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<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;">This month we will be meeting on Thursday, August 18, 2011, 7 pm, West Campus. We will continue casting lessons for those who have started. Also, it's Pink Salmon season, so if you would like to tie some flies, bring your tying equipment and materials to tie some flies. I can show you two very easy flies to tie up for these fun fish; the Clouser Deep Minnow and, believe it or not, a Pink Wooley Bugger. They can be used in the Sound or the rivers. It really doesn't get any easier than that!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;">
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<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;">I can bring clouser hooks and materials for both the clouser and the wooley bugger, but if you could bring hooks for the wooley bugger, that would be great. I don't know if I have any hooks or enough of them for the wooley bugger.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;">
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<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;">Hope to see you there! Enjoy this beautiful weather to it's fullest and thank God for providing it!</span>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-90403237605962832011-06-26T12:46:00.000-07:002012-01-06T19:35:53.673-08:00New WDFW Fishing Regs 2011-2012<div face="Times" size="medium" style=" ">The new 2011-2012 regs have been released to the public and I wanted to tell you that you REALLY need to pay a lot of attention to them and ANY waters you may be wanting to fish.</div><div face="Times" size="medium" style=" "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; ">Case in point the Mashel River and Muck Creek are CLOSED - yes, you CANNOT fish them. This is due to a new law they passed last year (maybe the year before and took affect last year). In the May 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012 regs for this season you need to go to page 32, Puget Sound and Strait Rivers - Special Rules. If the MAIN RIVER SYSTEM (such as the Puyallup or Nisqually) is not listed (Puyallup and Nisqually thankfully are), then that river system is CLOSED to fishing period. If the MAIN RIVER SYSTEM is listed (such as Puyallup and Nisqually), then you need to find it's special rules on the following pages (p. 32 - 48). When you look at the special rules for it, such as the Nisqually, if you DO NOT see the tributary listed with the main river system, that tributary is CLOSED. For the Nisqually, on page 43, Muck Creek and Mashel River are NOT listed, therefore they are CLOSED. However, Ohop Creek and Tanawax Creek are listed, therefore they are OPEN. That being said, the exception to the Nisqually is anything above the LaGrande Dam - they are all open.</div><div style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; ">This is not my interpretation, you can find on the Washington Fly Fishing (WFF) forum the discussion that a few of us had. One of the forum members actually called the WDFW and asked them point blank about the Mashel River. The regs specifically state on p. 31 "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;">The basic rule in these waters is that all rivers, streams, and beaver ponds are closed to fishing unless they are listed in the following tables in the Puget Sound and Strait Rivers section of the pamphlet (see pages 33-48).</span>" Yes, it even includes Beaver Ponds! Why, I do not know...except if they are a pond resulting from damming a river I guess.</div><div style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; ">Here's the WFF forum discussion link - <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT26" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; "><a href="http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/board/showthread.php/79729-Mashel-River" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139); text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; ">http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/board/showthread.php/79729-Mashel-River</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; ">Yes, I was really bummed to find this out as I had planned to do a special fishing trip to the Mashel to hike in and fish a spot I used to when I was a kid, but now can't. I do understand why, being involved in the Nisqually River Council - Salmon recovery efforts.</div><div style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; ">So, please read the regs carefully BEFORE you fish! It isn't worth a fine or loss of fishing for life. If you have questions, or complaints, call the WDFW before you fish to validate the river you wish to fish.</div>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-32729740129745722922011-06-11T11:22:00.001-07:002011-06-13T14:23:52.858-07:00Preventing Ice-up on Guides and Rod<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">This tip came from today's, June 11, 2011, Sportsmen's Devotional. It is a daily devotion that you can subscribe to and I HIGHLY recommend it. Here's the link to subscribe http://www.sportsmensdevotional.com</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></p><div><strong><u>Sportsmen's Tip of the Day</u></strong></div><div>Several marketed products such Stanley's Ice-Off Paste by Loon or better yet, vaseline petroleum jelly help with preventing ice freezing to fishing guides and line. Vaseline applied frequently doesn't freeze, is non toxic, very inexpensive, and will not harm your line, pole, or reel.</div><p></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial">Now I know it is Spring - almost summer - and we are not supposed to be worrying about ice this time of the year - but who knows what is going to come with the weather we have been having!!! Could happen on the OP or the East Side or even the Seattle metro area. Global warming huh??</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial">So now you don't have to fight ice no matter the time of the year. Go fish!</p><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><br /></span></div>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-15192522128180988802011-06-07T12:43:00.000-07:002011-06-08T13:01:50.957-07:00Fellowship Night — June 23<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family:Arial;font-size:16px;">Our next gathering is 6/23/11, 7 pm, West Campus. We will continue with Beginner Casting lessons. We have gear for you to use or you can bring what you have and continue to learn with it. If you are wanting to learn fly fishing, this is a no cost way to try it. If you end up not wanting to continue, you are not out anything. Come join us. For more info contact Brad Nickel, 253-569-9032.</span></span></span>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-70071649425478307932011-05-26T11:33:00.001-07:002011-05-31T09:41:52.382-07:00No Seal Bombs Needed!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3eSfThWnQz2Kq5C1j08nJpNv8yufA4ODo7TvmOFJM54xjwfZZiR-eCiTXq4CO9_6ZliPvTqiP6RAlk4SFX5EX9CYFxdzrZyIqjDw8FoJjFtzdK56qRV0oKEqtk9Tll2mMS2JFxDCTJVU/s1600/P5230001.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3eSfThWnQz2Kq5C1j08nJpNv8yufA4ODo7TvmOFJM54xjwfZZiR-eCiTXq4CO9_6ZliPvTqiP6RAlk4SFX5EX9CYFxdzrZyIqjDw8FoJjFtzdK56qRV0oKEqtk9Tll2mMS2JFxDCTJVU/s320/P5230001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611095006931807090" /></a><div><br /></div><div>In this case, let 'em eat their fill!!!!</div>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-63486233819715484942011-05-23T21:00:00.000-07:002011-05-23T21:23:25.156-07:00Salt Chucking on the Narrows<div>We had a great day at Narrows Park. Full of casting practice, and one fish released, but not in the hand...........Jerry plays with them too much! But he had two witnesses, so I guess I can believe he caught one. 8^) It was a great tide change to fish and the skies held back the rain. There were definitely fish there, as the bait fish were a hopping! And the seals were present too........not sure that is a good thing, but it is an indicator. Erin got some excellent casting practice on his new rig and us guys closed up the day with some great fellowship at the Tides for dinner. Thank you men for a great day on the water! Thank you God for an awesome day and great men to spend it with! Amen!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFEyifLYwcoXgacKa8aeNciS9o1wK_yuIcvkg7IYAI_y7GePRLtUuzunYtFVOW9p3Kb5jlKcHRhYLHdgoU8fV_PQtbV_R7sTKzGrapaH3aw2QwjQ8VUzz3GeVMaNv0S3SJQAMkJ3U3UVU/s1600/P5220003.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFEyifLYwcoXgacKa8aeNciS9o1wK_yuIcvkg7IYAI_y7GePRLtUuzunYtFVOW9p3Kb5jlKcHRhYLHdgoU8fV_PQtbV_R7sTKzGrapaH3aw2QwjQ8VUzz3GeVMaNv0S3SJQAMkJ3U3UVU/s320/P5220003.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610129833241183618" /></a><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFEyifLYwcoXgacKa8aeNciS9o1wK_yuIcvkg7IYAI_y7GePRLtUuzunYtFVOW9p3Kb5jlKcHRhYLHdgoU8fV_PQtbV_R7sTKzGrapaH3aw2QwjQ8VUzz3GeVMaNv0S3SJQAMkJ3U3UVU/s1600/P5220003.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Erin working his new rig.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJvcSgHyeaeUv1v9rFEVCdUx2aWdcp6onklmvUeuE0C03ZxqMbl02oxsD07HEpyOk0P3S7u8gak9pRPv7sATZbuqcsxlI4KZNCr9d_vPWdHY4Fnse4JoK8FLOrN_PAbbJAC9cbcmopn4A/s1600/P5220005.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJvcSgHyeaeUv1v9rFEVCdUx2aWdcp6onklmvUeuE0C03ZxqMbl02oxsD07HEpyOk0P3S7u8gak9pRPv7sATZbuqcsxlI4KZNCr9d_vPWdHY4Fnse4JoK8FLOrN_PAbbJAC9cbcmopn4A/s320/P5220005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610129592811574034" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJvcSgHyeaeUv1v9rFEVCdUx2aWdcp6onklmvUeuE0C03ZxqMbl02oxsD07HEpyOk0P3S7u8gak9pRPv7sATZbuqcsxlI4KZNCr9d_vPWdHY4Fnse4JoK8FLOrN_PAbbJAC9cbcmopn4A/s1600/P5220005.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Steve wetting the line.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJma10UiLd5n6mW3FwpHPD476IKAClqfc-ojBHtMkMCs7unYmUyhRW3ozjKblsAnCFv1n2gzqbRxJa2aiyfdnHkjtjq6VEaTWiz7_CB75S7PUMqmk8hyphenhyphenhN75mIgSZTy0Lf2aSZ8XFk7w/s1600/P5220002.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJma10UiLd5n6mW3FwpHPD476IKAClqfc-ojBHtMkMCs7unYmUyhRW3ozjKblsAnCFv1n2gzqbRxJa2aiyfdnHkjtjq6VEaTWiz7_CB75S7PUMqmk8hyphenhyphenhN75mIgSZTy0Lf2aSZ8XFk7w/s320/P5220002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610129331790308322" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJma10UiLd5n6mW3FwpHPD476IKAClqfc-ojBHtMkMCs7unYmUyhRW3ozjKblsAnCFv1n2gzqbRxJa2aiyfdnHkjtjq6VEaTWiz7_CB75S7PUMqmk8hyphenhyphenhN75mIgSZTy0Lf2aSZ8XFk7w/s1600/P5220002.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Shane, Jerry, and Shawn casting to hopeful waters. And where Jerry caught his.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI1_-ZxZMSB5oMvwVOEgYA0o3kbQoyiibGuCx4YHI4697D9sOijozaJA_iPHqZFxGYiCmiYtpiAuk_EH5ZPAhMwzRkp9uSS1_E9hEUGXAPS_-EzTDoYrHedAUBynT_VQ1It-7SDJHFkao/s1600/P5220008.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI1_-ZxZMSB5oMvwVOEgYA0o3kbQoyiibGuCx4YHI4697D9sOijozaJA_iPHqZFxGYiCmiYtpiAuk_EH5ZPAhMwzRkp9uSS1_E9hEUGXAPS_-EzTDoYrHedAUBynT_VQ1It-7SDJHFkao/s320/P5220008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610128967806884690" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI1_-ZxZMSB5oMvwVOEgYA0o3kbQoyiibGuCx4YHI4697D9sOijozaJA_iPHqZFxGYiCmiYtpiAuk_EH5ZPAhMwzRkp9uSS1_E9hEUGXAPS_-EzTDoYrHedAUBynT_VQ1It-7SDJHFkao/s1600/P5220008.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Shane workin' it.</div><div><div><br /></div><div>Again, it was an excellent day! And I got to play with my new toy - GoPro HD Hero Naked video camera. Way too much fun! I got to get the head strap mount so I can fish and film at the same time, giving a new POV for the fly fishing experience.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Flies used: Snot Darts (orange), Chum Baby (natural, blue), Ferguson Green and Silver, Sili Shrimp (orange), Clouser Minnow (red).</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks again men for a great day!</div>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-81600328343588128932011-05-19T21:50:00.000-07:002011-05-21T19:58:18.381-07:00Steelhead DreamsMakes my mouth water!<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:13px;"><h1 class="title" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 4px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:arial, helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Steelhead Dreams</span></h1></span><div><br /></div><div>Part 1<br /><div><br /></div><div><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/17973045?title=0&portrait=0&color=ffffff" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/17973045">Steelhead Dreams by Todd Moen</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/catchmagazine">Todd Moen Creative</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p></div><div><br /></div><div>Part 2 - You have to go to the actual website to watch it.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/22680248">Steelhead Dreams Part 2 - by Todd Moen</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/catchmagazine">Todd Moen Creative</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p></div></div>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-28662428104771144152011-05-15T18:52:00.000-07:002011-05-15T18:55:55.160-07:00May 26 Next gathering night - Casting<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Men,</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">We will be meeting for our next monthly gathering on May 26, 7 pm, OSLC West Campus. We will be focusing on casting that night, so bring your rods and reels so we can rig up and practice. I will give beginner lessons that night too, so if you haven't cast a fly rod yet, bring some patients. We'll get you off to a good start.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">See you there!</span></span></div>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-15983564009657507722011-05-05T09:53:00.000-07:002011-05-05T09:55:54.603-07:00Salmon: Running the Gauntlet by PBS<object width="512" height="288"> <param name="movie" value="http://www-tc.pbs.org/video/media/swf/PBSPlayer.swf"> <param name="flashvars" value="width=512&height=288&video=1891112523&player=viral&chapter=3&lr_admap=in:pbs:0;in:pbs:1477"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www-tc.pbs.org/video/media/swf/PBSPlayer.swf" flashvars="width=512&height=288&video=1891112523&player=viral&chapter=3&lr_admap=in:pbs:0;in:pbs:1477" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" width="512" height="288" bgcolor="#000000"></embed></object><p style="font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #808080; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 512px;">Watch the <a style="text-decoration:none !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#4eb2fe !important;" href="http://video.pbs.org/video/1891112523" target="_blank">full episode</a>. See more <a style="text-decoration:none !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#4eb2fe !important;" href="http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/" target="_blank">Nature.</a></p><p style="text-align: left; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); margin-top: 5px; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; width: 512px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Phenomenal video. I bought a copy to show at a later date.</span></span></p>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1330672968534677224.post-2644182552417282522011-05-01T09:49:00.000-07:002011-05-03T08:29:39.648-07:00Mayflies on the Window Screen<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLEqbhPZrqNixWUUUI578S374h9pOdFc2WVsPBCsZVwOg0SiEBqGHU8zk_NKMIQlOskK8xVfXYHqQSfH5Ss9fHMVd7AyXR2qMiBPhanrF1kaDwltl2uK4GywJCC53kn0OjzyPWyMgJs2o/s1600/100_2430.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLEqbhPZrqNixWUUUI578S374h9pOdFc2WVsPBCsZVwOg0SiEBqGHU8zk_NKMIQlOskK8xVfXYHqQSfH5Ss9fHMVd7AyXR2qMiBPhanrF1kaDwltl2uK4GywJCC53kn0OjzyPWyMgJs2o/s320/100_2430.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601793225976862898" /></a><br />Well, it is Definitely spring time AND fishing season - officially by state reg.s anyway, despite a lot being open year round. Why?<div><br /></div><div>There is a Mayfly on my window screen! Now that is God telling me it's time to fish! And you know what is odd about this? I have no creeks, rivers, or real lakes around my house to fish. There are entryway ponds at a housing development a 1/4 mile away, another pond that is just a persons personal pond and sort of a swamp, mainly for drainage runoff collection, an 1/8 mile away, but other than that, nothing.</div><div><br /></div><div>Besides the excitement of being blessed with this insect gracing my house, why make a deal of this? Because it is time to start matching the hatch for sure! I believe this one to be a Blue Wing Olive. If I had fishing opportunities around my house, this is what I'd be tying on.</div><div><br /></div><div>So pay attention to the guides and river reports, use their knowledge to match the hatch. And if you don't get that info ahead of time, take a half hour of your morning to look at the evidence of what is hatching, like the grass, bushes, rocks, for carcasses or shucks, etc. Pick rocks out of the river bed and check what's clinging to them. Then try yo match the hatch and go fish.</div><div><br /></div><div>Or, if your lucky like me, check your window screens...........8^)</div>Brad Nickel, Der Fliegenfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16587245605990772762noreply@blogger.com0