Dry Falls outing, clave, whatever

[pwoens]

No problem Greg...we look forward to meeting up with the both of you. Look for a red Ford F150 w/matching canopy and a black gmc 3/4 ton...this should be base camp for the outing?? We will be there early friday afternoon in the state park. I was told sinking and floating lines, along with chironomid flies and on top of that I also heard boatmen and scuds and buggers will sometimes work?? im not sure on the boat??

cya Friday

~Patrick ><>

[bhudda]

schmokin'reel!!!!



Whitey, ill take you up on that. i thank you very much for your generous offer! ill track down some fins for sure and look forward to meeting you:beer2 ill most likely be driving over after work around 7pm fri. and campin prior to the dry falls area and be there in the morning sat break o dawn' im driving in an old honda civic / cream colored, and ive taken notes as to the other members cars and what to look for so if i havent met any WWF folks by 10am and you see a distraught angler screamin' WHITEY:o thats me , the guy w/ the pierced nose! ive never been there so im really excited to meet everyone and dont no one laugh at my rod, or ill tell lies of how i lost my really expensive one..j/j :smokin bhudda

[pwoens]

Hey Bhudda....push the Honda faster, or feed the mice some steroids, and meet us for the evening festivals brotha!!! Givin ya a hard time on the Honda cause I own one also but seriously push it so you can camp out with the gang :thumb we wont make fun of your rod ;)

~Patrick ><>

[bhudda]

schmokin'reel!!!!



all kidding aside PW i feel ya :beer2 it only goes 50 up the pass and thats w/ no passengers ..haha. how long do ya think it would take to get there? i looked at the mapserver but? bhudda

[bhudda]

schmokin'reel!!



how long time wise does it it take to get there.

[New Fly Guy]

Sounds like a good opportunity to meet some people and learn something new. I am very new to fly fishing. I have been out about 4 or 5 times for Steelhead (no luck), and about the same on the Yakima (again, no luck yet). I have yet to do any Lake fishing, but from what I've read here it is a good time. I'd like to get out there on Friday night. I would be leaving Seattle around 5 pm and I am not sure what it will take timewise.

On to the serious questions.

Any recommendations on a decent waterproof tent?

I have a 6 wt. with WF floating line and an 8 wt. with Rio Versatip. I am guessing the 6 wt.? Do I need sinking line for lakes or are sinking tips OK? And what would you recommend as far as this.

What types of flies should I have with me? I am pretty set up with dry flies and nymphs. I have no idea what chironomids are, but I am guessing that may be in the answer.

And for my final question (promise), I assume I need some sort of floating device. I have read many of the recommendations here and will look into those if the answer is yes. I have regular breathable waders. Are these OK for floating or do you recommend neoprenes?

Thanks for any input.

[Old Man]

I used to know it all---but now that I'm older I seem to forget it all.

From Seattle to Coulee City(closest place to Dry Falls) is 208 miles or about 4 hours driving if you drive slow in a Honda. And yes you can use a boat in that lake it is only Selective games rules. What ever that means.;) I will see most of you on Friday,that way I can have a few and then go to sleep.:smokin :thumb

Jim

[pwoens]

Being from Spokane, I cant tell you exactly how long it will take, but old man Jim above said about 4 hours from Seattle. We will be camped in the State park near Coulee City. Look forward to meeting up with you.

Tent: I have a Mountain Hardware that I love, with the exception that it is fairly small inside, but great for backcountry outings cause it only weighs like 6 pounds?? Do a search from this website and you will find quite a bit about tents in the archives :thumb.

6wt should be just fine...bring all your lines in the 6wt cause you dont know what your gonna need till you find where the fish are :dunno

Flies: everyone says chironomids....I personally do not enjoy chiro fishing so I will be casting some boatmen, some scuds, some bead headed wolly buggers, and of course some dries if all goes well??

Floating device = YES

Good luck and hope to see you there friday :beer2


~Patrick ><>

[MacRowdy]

So Whitey comes over to my house last night to inspect my new pontoon boat and pretty soon he is tying flies at my desk. You should have seen the freaky Chironomids he was tying up. If he catches a fish with his "chironoporker" then he truly will be the king. He claims it will be the killer fly at dry falls.

MAC

[Roper]

I've got a bunch of Chironomid patterns I'll be bringing and everyone, don't forget your Jim Beams!!! You know Darce knows that lake. Mine are in 10's and 12's.

I'll probably also bring several boats and tubes for those without them.

Breathables are OK as long as you can layer under them as needed for water temps.

Roper,

Good things come to those who wade...

[Roper]

The Livingston is fine, just realize the put in is kinda mucky for stepping into a boat, but that's what hoses in the front yard are for.

Roper,

Good things come to those who wade...

[bhudda]

schmokin'reel!!!

well fellas ive managed to wiggle some appt.'s around and make myself available earlier on fri about 2pm so i guess i will see ya guys there fri night! yee ha:thumb --bhudda anyone leaving from seattle?

[Bart]

Yep. Bart

[Bart]

Looks like we'll be in around 5:00pm Friday. So I'll probably sit in my camp chair and watch the staff, parlour maids, rod bearers and possibly some of my son's girl friends set up camp.

I'll bring an extra float tube and fin (not a pair, but that's a story best told around a campfire) Haven't seen it mentioned, but maybe we should all throw in a couple of chunks of fire wood - smoores over propane are so tacky.

Anyone hear from Sparse?

Bart

[Sparse Grey Hackle]

Bart:

Looks like I won't be showing up until Saturday night, and will probably be around to drink beer and not go fishing at Dry Falls on Sunday. But you never know..

What I do know is Whitey and I will both have all of our tying crap and will be tying flies. This is a good opportunity to learn. I suggest that people bring their vices and tools. We'll bring the material.

Sparse

Streams are made for the wise man to contemplate and fools to pass by.
(Sir Izaak Walton)

[Whitey]

Since I promised all you s.o.b.'s some flies, I am currently on a fly tying binge. I'm whipping out some good lake patterns, chironomids, Hale bopp's, and some leeches. I hope you all enjoy them.

I want to let you all know that Sparse is a great tyer, he kicks my butt. His selection of materials is extensive, he pretty much has everything a shop has at all times. Thier is nothing we can't whip up if the need arrises. I would take him up on his offer to show us a thing or two. bring a vise and some tools and maybe some hooks too. Should be a hoot!!!:thumb YT:beer2

[Bob Triggs]

And to think that just the other day someone was complaining here about how you guys don't share anything!

[topflight121]

well along the sames lines of sharing, Mac I will looking the back of the fridge for some of that Christmas Ham. It is probably a little green and furry but it is all yours.

I just got a kitchen pass for friday night, I will be there sometime around 10ish, I'll be in the white Dodge "Dy"Nasty.
Hopefully it sleeps better than the Paseo

Pat, it is not someone breaking into your truck, its just me saying hello}(

Does anyone need me to bring anything? Is everyone staying at the state park on friday?

cheers

josh

[pwoens]

:rofl :rofl :rofl ...that was just tooooo funny. Im sure we will still be up when you roll in so need to worry this time :P

Just please no lessons on tying anything that contains a bunny leech....

I got some wood for the fire.

SHARING??? We share here on wff.com??? Thats news to me??? I thought we (YOU ALL) were just a bunch of snobbish westsiders that had sooo much information but nothing you were willing to share.....JOKING OF COURSE!!!!

~Patrick ><>

[topflight121]

how about my two tailed bunny leach. aka two humping bunnies

[Matt Burke]

So exactly how many State Parks are we going to be at? Looks like a few may be hiding at those parks up on Banks lake. Are we going to have a meeting spot or just wear our patches. Speaking of which, I don't have a patch. Is anyone bringing patches? I hope to be fishing before lunch on Friday in my new pontoon boat. I'll slap down the cash for my spot with ranger rick at Sun Lakes and then mark my spot with urine on the post or some such device you will recognize. Pitch a tent, but leave me a spot to park. And I don't want no beer cans and smores all over my campsite.

BTW Whitey, you better be tying your ass off. I don't have no stinking trout flies. If you don't have enough, I'm taking your vest, but I'll leave ya your PFD because I like you and think your special.

Matt

"Everyday that you wake up and decide not to go fishing...is one less day you'll go fishing." Forrest Maxwell

[Whitey]

No worries matt, I am currently getting real creative with some Chironomids. Got about a dozen or so today. So Matt, You have no trout fies? :dunno Actually, I'm not suprised, I always knew you were a steelhead elitist!;) If you steal my vest, I'm gonna grab your new sage 5120 spey and take off! BTW, I hope I get to demo that puppy, every time I hit a flyshop, they a plum out. That 5120 is selling like hotcakes!

YT's ride=95 Toyota 4runner. red. look for it.:smokin

[Old Man]

I used to know it all---but now that I'm older I seem to forget it all.

I hope you don't think that you will learn anything from me. I'm just an old dumb wetsider. Actually of all the years that I've been fly fishing I've only fished stillwater about 6 times so this type of fishing is totally new to me. I just like skinny water.:beer1 :smokin . I have no idea why I use these icons as I don't smoke and I never drink unless I'm alone or with somebody.:dunno .

Jim :thumb

[XstreamAngler]

Good God, THIS sounds like a party! Where there is a party, there is beer, where there is beer.....well there is always not enough!
SAK
Xstream}(

[pwoens]

:rofl Im not sure that you would want to take YT's vest.....you dont know whats living up in that thing???

What boat are you gonna be floatin around in Matt?? We should be there shortly after lunch....a matching father and son team with identical fleece's and blue soutfork boats. Theres a story for ya = the old man loves to piss me off so he goes out and buys the EXACT same fleece, EXACT same hat, and then to top it off he buys the EXACT same southfork boat.....dirty sob :+ :+ :+ ...just keep your eyes open for a pair of idiots bitchin at each other in a black gmc. I will understand if you try and hide in the tullys or somewhere else like the other side of the lake when you see us comin.}(

cya all friday

BTW: I think YT has a new thread record...oh mighty yt

~Patrick ><>

[Old Man]

I used to know it all---but now that I'm older I seem to forget it all.

Doesn't anybody sleep any more?:beathead :dunno

Jim

[pwoens]

Shouldnt you be in bed resting up for this weekend??
}( }( :P :P

~Patrick ><>

[Old Man]

I used to know it all---but now that I'm older I seem to forget it all.

If you see an old fat man out there looking like he doesn't know what he's doing in a bright yellow tube and yelling dirty words that will be me.:bawling. If the tube doesn't get to my house in time I'll be in a Alpine by B/B and it is a teal green. And I will still be swearing.

Jim

[gknell9]

I am sorry just got back. Would like to see you guys there, but I don't know where you guys are camping can you tell me where you will be.
Thanks Tony Knell

[Old Man]

I used to know it all---but now that I'm older I seem to forget it all.

Sun Lakes state park. Just find the unruly crowd.

And Patrick I can't sleep,going on 26 hours now.

Jim

[MacRowdy]

You guys are killing me! If Gknell is going to be there we won't stop laughing! I am laughing already. Between Gknell, Bart and OldMan it will surely be a historic event! I wish Sparsy could be there on friday night.

Wait, why isn't BOBLAWLESS going to be there? I want Boblawless!!!!!!!!!!

I need to take a poll: Since Whitey is going to be driving, and he packs so much shiz into his 4 runner, and I will probably have to choose between the Famous "red pants" or the Sheepskin, Which should I choose?

Thanks for the help. I am totally at a loss as to what I should do!

MAC

[kal]

Weather looks good, truck is loaded, I'm outta here. I will be heading over to the state park today, leaving in about 5 minutes. Will be there through Sunday. Looking forward to meeting everyone. I'm driving a green 95 Tacoma, with a roof rack, WaterSkeeter pontoon boat, grey/blue REI dome tent. Anyone that can come over early look me up. Don't worry, I probably won't catch all the fish before Friday. Just scare them with some poorly tied flies.
kurt

[Roper]

I guess that depends on where you're sleeping???

Roper,

Good things come to those who wade...

[pwoens]

No message

[MacRowdy]

Yeah if I don't let Whitey crash in my tent he might sleep under the stars and become waaaay too rugged for all of us. As long as he doesn't bring along his "tent partner" Alexandria.

I think I'll try to bring both but we'll just have to see.

MAC:dunno

[Old Man]

I used to know it all---but now that I'm older I seem to forget it all.

Hey, I got some pants that are black with red peppers all over them. Can I wear them or will they show up your red ones.:P

Don't you think this should be started on a new thread. If someone was to start at the beginning he would not get it read until friday. And besides I'm now starting to read everythingtwice. You can tell by my last sentence that I have been up way tooo loooooong and needsome sleep.

Jim

[lotech joe]

I started this string about 2 months ago. I was wondering at the time if anyone had a report on Dry Falls, because I was heading there on the 19th of April. MAN, did it ever grow into something great. I am so looking forward to this trip! There are a lot of names/faces to put together for me, I can't begin to realize. I understand that there will be patches available. If the person who has the patches is going to be there, I WANT ONE. I'm bringing BHPTN's, Wooly Buggers, size 22 & 24 midges, and everything else I can think of that doesn't work. If everyone shows up, who says they will show up, the Park Department will probably start the $5 parking fee earlier next year. So we should think of another place for next Spring. But for this year, I'm looking forward to a saturated lake with friends from both sides of the state. Let's make it an annual affair. Maybe next year we can do the second week in June, on the Kettle River, north of Repubulic. What say?
Lotech Joe:rolleyes

[lotech joe]

I started this string about 2 months ago. I was wondering at the time if anyone had a report on Dry Falls, because I was heading there on the 19th of April. MAN, did it ever grow into something great. I am so looking forward to this trip! There are a lot of names/faces to put together for me, I can't begin to realize. I understand that there will be patches available. If the person who has the patches is going to be there, I WANT ONE. I'm bringing BHPTN's, Wooly Buggers, size 22 & 24 midges, and everything else I can think of that doesn't work. If everyone shows up, who says they will show up, the Park Department will probably start the $5 parking fee earlier next year. So we should think of another place for next Spring. But for this year, I'm looking forward to a saturated lake with friends from both sides of the state. Let's make it an annual affair. Maybe next year we can do the second week in June, on the Kettle River, north of Repubulic. What say?
Lotech Joe:rolleyes

[Sparse Grey Hackle]

Lotech Joe:

I'd say you'd have some major moaning and groaning from the westsiders (or "coasties") if you made them drive that long for a sweet place like the Kettle. You've got to remember, most of these guys ruff-tuff it at the Lake Sammamish State Park.:P

Streams are made for the wise man to contemplate and fools to pass by.
(Sir Izaak Walton)

[worldanglr]

Sparse,

Whitey talked me into it, greyghost and I were planning on camping at another spot out that way on Saturday, but heck, we might as well swing by and have a coupla beers and tie some flies (I've got most of my materials with me). Have to be back at work on Sunday, so if nothing else, let's party!

worldanglr
http://www.worldanglr.com/

Calling Fly Fishing a hobby is like calling Brain Surgery a job.
-Paul Schullery