Dry Falls outing, clave, whatever

[Whitey]

Sounds like the turn out is going to be high for this get-together. I expect it to be crowded whether we all show or not, that's why we picked Dry Falls on a weekend. For me, it's really not about myself getting some quality time on the water, I just want to hang with the fella's and meet some new faces. I also want to encourage some of the guys that are new to fly fishing to show up. Or don't lake fish that much. I am willing to help anyone with casting, or anything else. I will open my fly boxes up to all, and I will be tying some patterns for anyone that needs a fly or two. I think if I could get someone into a fish or two that hasn't had much luck fishing lakes, well, that would make my day. April 19, see you all there! YT:beer2

Camping? anyone make a reservation at the state park? Or anywhere else??

Old Man Jim, if you show up, I'll show you a great little "skinny water" spot. Just to entice you into making it. And it ain't RF. ;)

[bhudda]

Damn Whitey you should work for hallmark! that was a most inviting invite. i would like to show up and meet everyone for the 1st time:beer2 but this all depends on me gettin' oil change and tune-up , im working on it:smokin do you have to have a tube for this place?

bhudda

[MacRowdy]

I've never seen Whitey in such a congenial mood. What a wonderful thing it is. When I was over at his place this afternoon showing him my new (old) powerwagon/fishmobile he even offered to drive his 4 runner up to Dry Falls. And to top it off he showed me a new bunny pattern I have never tried. He calls it the "Mr. T" for some obvious reasons.

Can't wait to see you all up there. I will have boxes full of bunny leeches to pass out. I feel like Santa, Whitey's good will is rubbing off on me.

If Whitey doesn't have to bring "everything but the kitchen sink" I might just be able to slip the old sheep skin in the 4 runner. We'll see. Now a Sheep skin leech pattern... that is something I am going to have to consider.

MAC

[pwoens]

what the heck is this crap???? It sounds like "when Harry met Sally" or something??? I cant tell but I think you two are trying to kiss some ones rear or something???? Oh wait I think I just got it...your trying to act all nice and cozy to entice old man Jim to come along, and then WHAMO!!! }( }( }( }(


~Patrick ><>

[Matt Burke]

Hey Whitey,
I haven't fly fished Dry Falls since '72. Man I would really like to show up for one of those casting lessons. Then take one of your fly boxes and not even fish. You are such a sweet guy. Unfortunately, I've been spackling/priming/painting the interior of my house plus replace a toilet or two, molding and anything else that's screwed up. Wife volunteered the house for a party that she is giving her sister-in-law to be, this Saturday. But you know how much my wife lets me fish so I have to put out. And I do mean ALL the maintainence work that has to be done(wink, wink, nod, nod). Oldman Jim is so pissed I haven't fished with him, he says he's going to take me out of his will. Like he's got anything I want. Anyway, why do you always have to have these things on the weekends I work. I may get some time to fish this weekend, but I'm working the 19th. I really wanted to show you how to two hand the still water. Also keep in mind two handing the Yak in the future.

Matt

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

[MacRowdy]

Pat, Old Man Jim can even use the Sheep Skin and do you think I should bring a body pillow for him too? Wait, there's no best western at Dry Falls. How's this all gonna work?

MAC

[Old Man]

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

What's this. Pick on oldman Jim day. There's got to be a motel some where close to there. I don't think that I would survive a night outside with you jokers. Lets see I have a small tent,a sleeping bag no not that one.The back of my wagon would make a good bedroom. I need lots of water for all my pills that I have to take.(Getting older).And taking them with beer don't help.

So's Saturday the day, I was thinking of coming over on Friday morning and fishing my way there. Stopping at the upper Yakima, around Easton. Then later of going to the zoo(RFC) and then there.

Jim

[MacRowdy]

Are you kidding Jim? You are going to go to RFC by yourself? Better bring some fish Mace for those bad boys. They might jump you and give you a slap down. Better stick to the handicapped dock as well.

Can't wait to see you up at Dry Falls!

MAC

[pwoens]

Can we build a bonfire in the back of the wagon and hang out in there if its too cold outside?? Is it the old wagon with the wood paneling...that would be totally dope if it was :smokin

So who all is heading over Friday and camping?? I sure hope its not just Mac and YT?? These guys scare me...all they do is eat pizza, watch tv, then go to bed. I want to make smores, sing campfire songs, and then tell scary stories and hope the batteries dont go dead in the flashlight my daddy gave me for my birthday. }( }( }(


~Patrick ><>

[Matt Burke]

I'm off that Friday. Any of you red plaid shirt wearing wannabes going to be there? Jim, if your hitting the Yak on that Friday, I'll bring a 5 wt Spey rod and meet you there. If I fish dry falls on Sat. I'd have to be back in Seattle by 3 pm to work so we couldn't share a ride like usual.

Matt

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

[Matt Burke]

Come on now, let me know whaassup on the 18th. I'm giving up a fishing day on the Sol Duc to fish with you team ragged wannabes and I don't do to often.

Matt

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

[MacRowdy]

Mattzoid,

Jim says he'll see you on the Yak. And yes you better make it out to Dry Falls. We'll have a blast making smores with Pat and singing campfire songs. Yipeee!

MAC

[Old Man]

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

Yes,I'll see him on the Yakima. We'll set something up and have a go at it. I'm fishing with him on Saturday and we can discuss it then.

I don't know if I can take Pat's singing and making smores. I try to stay away from any loud skreechings and I'm on a see food diet. See food and I want to eat it.

Jim

[Matt Burke]

Singing, smores and free flies from Whitey. This is going to be so much fun, I'll have to bring some ativan.

Matt

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

[hikepat]

For those camping out. Where are you planning to camp? I have never fished at Dry Falls or been there and I would like to try and join you all and put some more faces to the names on this board. I would head out Friday night if everything works out.I would most likely be leaving Seattle around 3PM All I need is a place to park the truck and throw the kayak and ice chest out the back. I was thinking of hitting Merrill that weekend but Dry Falls might be fun for a change of pace.:beer2

[kal]

Since I have the whole week off, I was planning on heading over there on Wednesday and camping at the state park for the rest of the week if anyone else is going over early and would like to get toghether let me know.
kurt

[pwoens]

If your heading for Coulee City you will be coming up Route 17 and just watch for Sun Lakes State Park. Look for a newer red Ford F150 with matching canopy and a black GMC 3/4 full size(older). If Mac shows in time we will drape the sheepskin over the tailgates, kinda like a British flag, but different ;-) LOL

Hope to see everyone there.

~Patrick ><>

[Roper]

Whoever gets there first should reserve/hold/pay for adjoining spaces. I'm committed (to showing up, not some mental institution), who else is?

The OLN film crew can't make it, but I'm bringing my roadies and film crew.

Roper,

Good things come to those who wade...

[pwoens]

I will be there around 5:00 or so friday?? Does someone have a contact number maybe and we could call and reserver something??? Do we have any sort of head count??

~Patrick ><>

[jabseattle]

I just found out that Sun Lakes State Park is a first come first serve basis at this time. I think this is until May or the end of May.

[Old Man]

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

Are you bringing your "old man" or am I going to be the only old man there.I took a survey and only BL answered it. It seems that we are the only old coots here. Lets here it for the old folks. I hope someone is bringing a rocking chair as I have to rest my buns from time to time.:P

Jim

[Matt Burke]

I should blow off the Yakima and get to the State park early. Get a site for the weekend and then you guys could pay me back for Sat and Sunday Since I'm hauling ass back to work on Sat. That way I could fish Friday and Sat morning.

Matt

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

[pwoens]

Hey Matt...that would be awesome...but dont blow off your yak trip too early just to get a spot though, there is always the side of the road if we need to ;). If you do get us a spot im game for throwin some cash your way for friday night cause saturday night I will be sleeping back at home so we can hunt some eggs with the kid sunday morning :thumb

Lookin forward to meeting you and good luck with the Old Man on the Yak...make sure and refresh his memory for the campfire songs cause im sure he has forgotten all of em }(

~Patrick ><>

[Roper]

Uh,...maybe I should think this one out. Somehow the thought of all you Yahoos singing "Coom-By-Ya" or some other sappy fireside song doesn't cut it. Maybe I'll get a "remote" site...


:rofl :rofl :rofl

Roper,

Good things come to those who wade...

[pwoens]

does remote equate to "Best Western" :P.

Looks like we will be rolling into town areound 2-3 pm now?? I will hook up with a few spots hopefully??

So who all do we have plannin on showin so far??

YT
MAC
Roper
Old Man
Matt
myself
daddy-o

Any one else im forgettin??

~Patrick ><>

[Roper]

...maybe just out of earshot of you coyotes howling. I'll be there around the same time.

Roper,

Good things come to those who wade...

[Old Man]

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

Lets see if I get my normal beauty sleep(and I need alot of it) which is about 9 hrs the night before. And I get up about 7 o'clock AM I should get over the hump about 10:00(slow driver) Fish for a little while up around Easton and then head that away be there about 4ish give or take forever.

Jim

[lotech joe]

Patrick,
I've been planning for almost a year on being there. I'll be camped in Wilbur with my brother. He goes turkey hunting and I go fishing. I must like fishing better than he likes turkey huntin' cuz I'm willing to travel farther. I'll only be there Saturday, but I WILL be there.
Lotech Joe:thumb

[Ty]

Dont forget me...

Tyler

Here fishy, fishy, fishy...

[Matt Burke]

I'll try to be there early in the AM on Friday and kick Ranger Rick off his gay boyfriend so I can get a spot at Sun Lakes. I'll get it for Fri and Sat and then I'm hitting the Lake before lunch. I'm sleeping in my Jeep so you can take the grass if your tenting. That way you'll only have to pay the extra vehicle fee. I'll check with you dudes later. Gotta go to work and then Jim and I are hitting the Yak tomorrow morning. I'll email you my cell number if you don't have it already. That way, once I get camp set up complete with fortified fighting positions, you can touch bases with me. But that's all your touching! Coom by yaw my ass, I know how all you ex-camp counselors work.

Matt

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

[hikepat]

I should be rolling in around 7PM Friday night. If I do not find your camp Friday I will see you on the lake Saturday. Sorry I do not have a cell phone in case I do not find you all, but if you see a Dodge Dakato with a red small Kayak sticking out the back it is I. I look foward to fishing with the group: No one better tell the fish or the local cops we are coming. beer2

[Irafly]

I just returned from seven days of fishing over there (To tired to give a full report now, look for it tomorrow), and camping if it resembles anything like last weekend, will not be an issue. Plenty of places.

As the days progressed, and the weather warmed up, so did the fishing. I'm bobber watcher with a blue Waterskeeter and a red dry bag.

I'm heading over on Thursday evening with a friend of mine from Minnesota. I don't think we'll camp in the park if we can score a more wind protected spot further down the road. If not we'll be there. I'm in 2003 Toyota Tacoma Forest Green with a matching canopy.

I look forward to meeting some of you.

IRA..

[Backyard]

Count me in!
Does anyone going have a contact cell number? I will be doing this trek solo, so it would be pretty boring boozing it up by myself.

~cHris

[topflight121]

I'll be there with bells on. I'll be showing up at the crack of dawn on Saturday morning. If ya want a cigar ask.

I'll be wearing my lucky Stetson fishing hat.

cheers

josh

[MacRowdy]

Topflight, bring another christmas ham. Backyard, bring some bunny leeches cuz you can match any hatch with one of those. Old man Jimbo, bring your grouchy self. Pwoens bring your old man so roper and jim have someone to hang out with.

Someone bring a guitar. Someone bring something warm and toasty for whitey to drink. He is the funniest kid when he gets a little in him. (remember at the ford) hahahaha

I really look forward to meeting you fellas who have yet to hook up with Team Rugged. Roper will be there selling patches. :-) hehehehe

MAC

[bhudda]

schmokin'reel


hey ! do you need a tube for this lake? could make or brake my decision here. help.:dunno thanks-bhudda

[pwoens]

from what I know, YES?? But this is from what I have heard??

hope to see you there??

~Patrick ><>

[Whitey]

I can loan you a float tube. But I only have one pair of fins, and thier gonna be on my feet. Anyone got a spare pair of fins for MR. Bhudda?:dunno YT

[Greg G]

Can me and my brothrt-in-law come along. he is a lot better at fly fishing than me, but I am learning. Can we use a small boat? I have a 10' livingston I cold bring.

Thanks Greg :beer1

[Greg G]

Fisrt message posted inthe wrong area, sorry. i was wondering if my brother in law and I could tag along. I am wanting to get away for the weekend. What type of flies and line do we need to bring. I have a 10' Livingston I can bring.

Thanks Greg