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[ChaseChrome]

Some of us are “pig-headed.”

If there is anything that defines sites such as O.F.F. with its diversity of interests, techniques, personality, and age is that we are conscripted by a specific drive—that is, the recrudescence of man’s primitive, predatory instincts.

Some of us are young, impetuous, needing “first water,”scuttling from pool to pool or river to river like an unappeased Magpie. Others doggedly working the same run, tirelessly and with purpose excavating each square inch of the lie. We know there are fish there, at times, rarely wanting to give up their fighting spirit to just anyone, and rejecting even the most well presented offerings. One angler (NS)—whose Georgian Bay tribs are his homewater—mentors a younger one, reins him in a little, to keep him from prematurely leaving a fecund potion of the river they had been working, “patience Grasshopper” he says. On another day I meet up with a member here (the tectonic D), excitable and jacked up; thrilled to be on the hunt. Sage-like he says “I could chase these fish for twenty years before knowing what I need to know!” I smiled and proffered, “and you still wouldn’t know it all…”

Perhaps it is the case that one “should have been here yesterday,” but we are pig-headed some of us. We don’t get skunked—ever. We hate to lose or be outsmarted by our prey so we dive into our kit (actual OR temporal) considering what might dupe nature herself. So what is it then, that is more natural than the natural? How does it come about, that with all the entomon (insects) and other natural forage drifting by, a fish takes your offering—in particular, a fly tied by your own hand? You have taken the Palm of victory from the very hand of nature herself, like Xeuxis outsmarting the birds with his painting of grapes.

Some of us are pig-headed and refuse to give up too easily (wisdom, experience, intuition—who can say?) We KNOW this section of water is holding fish (you alone noticed the tell-tale, smooth “V” wake of pods of fish moving through), you persevere and your diligence pays off finally. A couple of hens seduced by your offering in water that otherwise have thwarted other anglers that day. You’re gratified because it’s a tough river to fish (steep banks, much cover, few places to land a fish) and tough to get a respectable photo. Did get one though, one of my typical “portraits.”



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[troutddicted]

You are... ChaseChrome : The Trout Whisperer

Are you looking for an apprentice? Where can I apply? I'll behave, I promise!

[ChaseChrome]

You are... ChaseChrome : The Trout Whisperer

Are you looking for an apprentice? Where can I apply? I'll behave, I promise!

It was a tough slog brother D--but there was a payoff...
Good to see you on the water...maybe you'll even convince me to hit the mighty Niagara

[pop-vlado]

I'm going through a dry spell right now. I've been skunked like 6-7 times in a row, and it sucks! But it's just making me want to go more though!

I blame the weather. I've mostly been fishing in Niagara but unlike years past the conditions have been horrible. The constant rain or melting snow is making the water murky - which doesn't help the fishing at all. All in all, I need to get this monkey off my back in a bad way

[troutddicted]

It was a tough slog brother D--but there was a payoff...
Good to see you on the water...maybe you'll even convince me to hit the mighty Niagara

Indeed tougher fishing, at least we got into some fish ( me, you, Garfeld the Cat ), everyone except for my friend V

[Garfield the Cat]

Haha only hit. No landing.

BUT THIS MORNING on the other hand........
There were 6 guys, an so as the snow started, everyone left cus you know it gets slippery. Two drifts an bam, fish on!!!!!!!! Once again nobody around to take my picture.
post later

Cc. Great meeting you guys yesterday.

[Spinninreel]

What does "entomon" mean?

[georgianbaydrifter]

Chase you are a true wordsmith....you guys are complaining about high water????our creeks are down by two feet..

[ChaseChrome]

Chase you are a true wordsmith....you guys are complaining about high water????our creeks are down by two feet..

darn!!! I was planning a visit up there!!
Thanks GBD...

[georgianbaydrifter]

The notty is probably ok way more dranage than the little3 i usually fish......i wanna check meaford but afraid there might be ice

[Garfield the Cat]

The notty is probably ok way more dranage than the little3 i usually fish......i wanna check meaford but afraid there might be ice

Thought you would have an ice finder on that iPhone of yours.......... Lol

[Garfield the Cat]

CC is the Master of Discription!!!!!!!! Great read bud

[NOTTA STEELER]

Some of us are “pig-headed.”

If there is anything that defines sites such as O.F.F. with its diversity of interests, techniques, personality, and age is that we are conscripted by a specific drive—that is, the recrudescence of man’s primitive, predatory instincts.

Some of us are young, impetuous, needing “first water,”scuttling from pool to pool or river to river like an unappeased Magpie. Others doggedly working the same run, tirelessly and with purpose excavating each square inch of the lie. We know there are fish there, at times, rarely wanting to give up their fighting spirit to just anyone, and rejecting even the most well presented offerings. One angler (NS)—whose Georgian Bay tribs are his homewater—mentors a younger one, reins him in a little, to keep him from prematurely leaving a fecund potion of the river they had been working, “patience Grasshopper” he says. On another day I meet up with a member here (the tectonic D), excitable and jacked up; thrilled to be on the hunt. Sage-like he says “I could chase these fish for twenty years before knowing what I need to know!” I smiled and proffered, “and you still wouldn’t know it all…”

Perhaps it is the case that one “should have been here yesterday,” but we are pig-headed some of us. We don’t get skunked—ever. We hate to lose or be outsmarted by our prey so we dive into our kit (actual OR temporal) considering what might outsmart nature herself. So what is it then, that is more natural than the natural? How does it come about, that with all the entomon (insects) and other natural forage drifting by, a fish takes your offering—in particular a fly tied by your own hand? You have taken the Palm of victory from the very hand of nature herself, like Xeuxis outsmarting the birds with his painting of grapes.

Some of us are pig-headed andrefuse to give up too easily (wisdom, experience, intuition—who can say?) We KNOW this section of water is holding fish (you alone noticed the tell-tale, smooth “V” wake of pods of fish moving through), you persevere and your diligence pays finally off. A couple of hens finally seduced by your offering in waterthat otherwise have thwarted other anglers that day. You’re gratified because it’s a tough river to fish (steep banks, much cover, few places to land a fish) and tough to get a respectable photo. Did get one though, one of my typical “portraits.”



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CC ... go on ... I want to read chapter 2 , I bet you could put together some kind of entertaining book with all the info and antics that go down on this forum ... fictional characters and all.

[ChaseChrome]

CC ... go on ... I want to read chapter 2 , I bet you could put together some kind of entertaining book with all the info and antics that go down on this forum ... fictional characters and all.

Yeah NS--the characters will all be "fictional"

[Float down]

The notty is probably ok way more dranage than the little3 i usually fish......i wanna check meaford but afraid there might be ice

I'm thinking meaford will be iced up big time brother. Especially after this cold snap we're supposed to be getting.

[Spinninreel]

Yea CC we want chapter 2!! When you mention being pigheaded are you talking about the way we look, or our personality?