seven 202 #1 Posted February 25, 2022 How much do you like winter and all the crap and cold that goes along with it? I like the changing of the seasons but I've had enough... Move this topic for me will ya thxs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,165 #2 Posted February 25, 2022 How's this, better 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,494 #3 Posted February 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, JCM said: How's this, better Well played Jim! The BBT and I don't mind it too bad. Just have to compensate accurately for the temps and two VERY different toleration levels while we're outside. She's half frozen a lot. If we're active (hiking, snowshoeing whatever) I'm a little too warm even with lighter layers on. Snow? Whatever. We live in the mountains of Maine. It snows here. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reddart 207 #4 Posted February 25, 2022 Well, I just came back to upstate NY from my Hawaiian vacation. 4 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,317 #5 Posted February 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Reddart said: Well, I just came back to upstate NY from my Hawaiian vacation. Very cool! Ive spent a lot of time in Waikiki. I see Diamond head in the background, did ya hike it? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #6 Posted February 25, 2022 Spring, summer and fall are in living color. Winter is black and white...just my 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reddart 207 #7 Posted February 25, 2022 24 minutes ago, Sparky said: Very cool! Ive spent a lot of time in Waikiki. I see Diamond head in the background, did ya hike it? Yes the first picture was from the sunrise diamond head hike. We also spent time on the big island as well. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #8 Posted February 25, 2022 Still waiting for a correct weather prediction. Many times this winter we have been told that we would be getting multiple inches of snow. Never seem to get very much though. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,171 #9 Posted February 25, 2022 58 minutes ago, Achto said: snow. Never seem to get very much Same here Dan. I thought I might trigger some blizzards when I replaced the blowers with plow blades about 5 years ago. No regrets so far, the plows are working fine. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,557 #10 Posted February 25, 2022 Love it!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,228 #11 Posted February 25, 2022 Can't compline about this winter. Got to push some snow once and the past few days have been around seventy degrees. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,494 #13 Posted February 25, 2022 13 minutes ago, 953 nut said: winter.......around seventy degrees Tough winter... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,165 #14 Posted February 25, 2022 Okay, time to go fishing. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,494 #15 Posted February 25, 2022 12 minutes ago, JCM said: fishing You bring you up a little pole in a few weeks and we'll go catch some brookies out back in our forest. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,317 #16 Posted February 25, 2022 16 minutes ago, JCM said: Okay, time to go fishing. I agree with that! Wife and I last year in Maine 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,627 #17 Posted February 25, 2022 @JCM nice picture , notice the fish rise to the left ? perfect spot for a fly rod / wet fly application , my kind of day, pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,165 #18 Posted February 25, 2022 12 minutes ago, peter lena said: @JCM nice picture , notice the fish rise to the left ? My eyes missed that one, good catch Pete. I was into fly fishing in Northern and Western Maine from around 1976 to early 1990. Now mostly smallmouth bass from a friends bass boat, luxury fishing I guess.Can't seem to find anyone who wants to walk into the remote ponds a couple miles or so getting eaten by black flies with me anymore. But when their biting so are the trout, kinda goes hand in hand. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,494 #19 Posted February 25, 2022 2 hours ago, JCM said: .Can't seem to find anyone who wants to walk into the remote ponds a couple miles or so getting eaten by black flies with me anymore I don't know how to fly fish but I would DEFINITELY be interested.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,165 #20 Posted February 25, 2022 (edited) I have an old book I believe written by Dave Whitlock at L.L Beans many years ago. If I can find it you can borrow it and start reading up on it. Also in Eustis Maine there is a flyfishing school every spring at Tim Pond Camps, awesome place all native square tail trout. Instructors name was Bonnie Holding a Maine master guide I believe. Food and oldschool camps are second to none, they even bring your firewood to your porch. Check out the website. Also was a couple float planes there one a Beaver if your so inclined. May or may not offer that as I think it is still in the same family but possibly daughter and son in law operating it now. We will discuss some fly rod training. Edited February 25, 2022 by JCM 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,627 #21 Posted February 25, 2022 @JCM been kick pontoon boat fishing for many years, no noise , just gently kick over to rising fish or use a sinking / floating fly that mimics the bugs in and on the water . just the typical oposet of a bass. boat . silently get in the fish zone and peacefully enjoy it .fished montana many times , utah, oregon . private ranches . big heavy Kamloops trout , 25- 30+ inches. also bass fish often , pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,494 #22 Posted February 25, 2022 1 minute ago, JCM said: discuss some fly rod training I have an entry level LL Bean fly rod here. I'll have you take a peek at it when you come up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,171 #23 Posted February 25, 2022 2 hours ago, JCM said: getting eaten by black flies Brings back nightmares of several bear hunt and fishing trips North of Maniwaki, Quebec in June. 1960s. We used head nets, coveralls, gloves and duct tape to protect from the swarm. One year a young guy failed to seal his head net to his collar, and resulting bites caused his neck to swell to the point where he had trouble breathing. We had to rush him 50 miles South to the nearest medica center. BTW, we were amazed to see the young school children waiting for the bus in shorts and tee shirts. They were all native Indians. The pike fishing was excellent, but fishing while wrapped in netting and duct tape while surrounded by a cloud of buzzing black flys determined to eat you was not my cup of tea. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,165 #24 Posted February 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Brings back nightmares of several bear hunt and fishing trips North of Maniwaki, Quebec in June. 1960s. We used head nets, coveralls, gloves and duct tape to protect from the swarm. One year a young guy failed to seal his head net to his collar, and resulting bites caused his neck to swell to the point where he had trouble breathing. We had to rush him 50 miles South to the nearest medica center. BTW, we were amazed to see the young school children waiting for the bus in shorts and tee shirts. They were all native Indians. The pike fishing was excellent, but fishing while wrapped in netting and duct tape while surrounded by a cloud of buzzing black flys determined to eat you was not my cup of tea. That neck swelling is some serious stuff. Sorry to hear that, especially when in the remote back country. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,627 #25 Posted February 25, 2022 @Ed Kennell worst fly density and over whelming related noise , was on the togiak river in Alaska. we were also heavily covered for bugs , the sky got dark and the noise sounded like a giant bug humming coming down the river , turned around , and got out of the area ,bug density was incredible , pete 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
