Our May meeting, featuring David Knapp focused on midge fishing for trout. David did an excellent job of enlightening us on the life-cycle of a midge and which stages are important to the trout fisherman. Science and biology can be fun - especially if it helps us catch fish. After learning a bit about the midge itself David discussed tactic for fishing the midge - size, types, and techniques. And trust me, any man brave enough to fish a three fly rig is worthy of our attention. Once David completed his presentation we moved on to actually tying a midge. I checked all the vises and there did appear to be tiny little somethings with thread on them so apparently we were successful. I do know that I personally ordered some micro-tubing this morning.
- I now fully expect the group to go out an now become expert midge fishermen.
Our sincere thanks to David for making the long journey to the "Boro" to help us out.
Scripture for our Devotion was 1 Corinthians 10:13 (New International Version)
13No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Calvary Outfitters - Three Tips for May
1. Rain, Rain Go Away - OK I think we'll all agree that we've had enough water here in Middle Tennessee. It appears to be slowing down (As I write this another thunderstorm has dumped another 1/2 inch on us). Someday soon the rains will stop, the generators will turn off and we will be wading our favorite streams once again. When that happens -be very careful - the river bottom you thought you knew will have changed so watch your step.
2. Warranties -worth their weight in gold. I just sent back to the factory an Orvis rod I have because the reel seat was slipping and I couldn't tighten my reel. One week later the rod came back with a new reel seat and cork. Total cost - shipping to Orvis. Orvis isn't the only company that has warranties -I've had two other warranty claims on rods one through Cabela's and the other through TFO -both of which worked out just fine. Just a thought as you add to or update your gear.
3. Proverbs 27:14 If you wake your friend early in the morning by shouting, "Rise and Shine!" It will sound to him more like a curse than a blessing.
Have an great month, "And May God Bless".
2. Warranties -worth their weight in gold. I just sent back to the factory an Orvis rod I have because the reel seat was slipping and I couldn't tighten my reel. One week later the rod came back with a new reel seat and cork. Total cost - shipping to Orvis. Orvis isn't the only company that has warranties -I've had two other warranty claims on rods one through Cabela's and the other through TFO -both of which worked out just fine. Just a thought as you add to or update your gear.
3. Proverbs 27:14 If you wake your friend early in the morning by shouting, "Rise and Shine!" It will sound to him more like a curse than a blessing.
Have an great month, "And May God Bless".
Friday, May 1, 2009
Calvary Outfitters -April Meeting Notes
April Meeting Notes
Wow, another OUTSTANDING meeting. We opened with prayer, Psalm 1 and then our guest speaker, Dan Sharley, took us through the basics of fishing the Stones River for a variety of species in a presentation I like to call The Good (Stripers and hybrids), The Bad (Smallmouth – one bad fish) and The Ugly (Carp, had to be Carp).
Dan discussed not only his tactics for catching these fish he also discussed the “Whys” – feeding habits, types of water to find the fish and how the seasons effect how and when you hit the river. While Dan was perfectly willing to open his Fly Box and show us his favorites he was somewhat less willing to give us specific locations, like any good fisherman. All I can say is that if you missed this meeting you missed one of the better ones. With Dan’s art complementing the “Hero” shots of several of his recent local fish it was truly an entertaining meeting
After Dan’s presentation Captain Perry led us through tying the deadly “Wiggle Minnow” – a fly that has proven tremendously effective on both cold and warmwater fish. Dan’s efforts seemed to be the most artistic and last I heard Captain Perry was planning on “Field Testing” the pattern on the Caney this weekend. We’ll expect a full report.
My thanks to all who showed up and especially our new comers – hope to see everyone next month.
Psalm 1
BOOK I : Psalms 1-41
1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
4 Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6 For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
Wow, another OUTSTANDING meeting. We opened with prayer, Psalm 1 and then our guest speaker, Dan Sharley, took us through the basics of fishing the Stones River for a variety of species in a presentation I like to call The Good (Stripers and hybrids), The Bad (Smallmouth – one bad fish) and The Ugly (Carp, had to be Carp).
Dan discussed not only his tactics for catching these fish he also discussed the “Whys” – feeding habits, types of water to find the fish and how the seasons effect how and when you hit the river. While Dan was perfectly willing to open his Fly Box and show us his favorites he was somewhat less willing to give us specific locations, like any good fisherman. All I can say is that if you missed this meeting you missed one of the better ones. With Dan’s art complementing the “Hero” shots of several of his recent local fish it was truly an entertaining meeting
After Dan’s presentation Captain Perry led us through tying the deadly “Wiggle Minnow” – a fly that has proven tremendously effective on both cold and warmwater fish. Dan’s efforts seemed to be the most artistic and last I heard Captain Perry was planning on “Field Testing” the pattern on the Caney this weekend. We’ll expect a full report.
My thanks to all who showed up and especially our new comers – hope to see everyone next month.
Psalm 1
BOOK I : Psalms 1-41
1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
4 Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6 For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
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