"Pictures of a Cowboy"- video short

Check out this beautiful short video I saw on Sinnerboy a while back, finally got a chance to watch and it is fantastic. The life of a Cowboy and Photographer in Wyoming, stunning shots.

"Morning Wood" session 2

You always seem to get great light on tree's first thing in the morning,

thought I would share a couple of great shots.

Baby "Adipose" made his arrival on Saturday morning. Ms. Floatfisher delivered without any

complications and as you can see by the smile on her face, she was ready to attend to him (row)

right away.

 In addition to breaking in the new boat, we had a brand new Sage One to wet the cork and put a 

bend in the graphite. Always like when the first cast reveals a cookie cutter brown. Amen!

" I like to eat foam"

"Contractions have Started" - Baby Adipose on the Way

As mentioned a couple of weeks ago, Ms. Floatfisher was to "be expecting", well her water broke this morning and Baby Adipose will arrive Saturday morning. Trailer is empty, boat straps are new, new Sage One is ready for breaking in, we are "foaming at the mouth with flies.

Stay tuned for pictures of Baby Adipose with her mother.

"Against the Wall"

Against the wall in Salida, CO

Weekend Excursion to St. Louis

Another partial weekend away from fishing, Went to wonderful St. Louis for a wedding for Megan and Christopher. The weather cooperated nicely, or at least at nice as it could. Low to mid 90's and mid 40's on the humidity. Not to bad for a fat man.

 Did the touristo gig and saw the Arch while in town, as you can see it was spectacular. 

 Can't pass up a good Sushi house when in town, Fish was good and fresh and had a few Kirins to wash it down. 

Couldn't stand not fishing, so went down to the local Bass Pro and got a Carp rod to catch some overpopulated Asian Carp from the Missouri River. When In Rome.

Photo of the Day- "Arkansas Valley Sunrise"

Good Morning to all

Fishing Short- by john griber

A little something to get the juices flowing!! Cutty in the house.

 

"Mary" in Pastel

A nifty little photo of Ms. Floatfisher altered to pastel colors.

Check it out.

Flashback Monday-

It is not often you get to fish with a "legend", but I did. a couple of years ago, I had the distinct pleasure

to fish with my dear friend Greg Garcia. Not only a good fisherman, a great and noted flytier but a 

true gentleman. Had the pleasure to treat him to his first day float fishing, what a day. A lot of these 

memories were stored.. That smile might still be on his face. 

"Flyfishing is a Joke" by Henry Harrison

Although the video is now over 1 year old, Henry did a masterful job of the joys describing of flyfishing. I could not have put his words better. This project was done to complete his thesis of the MFA program for the Science and Natural Filmaking at Montana State University. A little long, but excellent. Enjoy.....

Floatfisher Original

"Rainbow in Pastel"

Shawm Bichsel and his I-Pad Art Work

Give Shawn Bishsel a look, using only and Apple I-pad and some software he creates some pretty cool

I-Pad artwork. His site is www.sbixel,com, and Blogsite "Lines in the Dirt", give it a look, I think you

will really like what you see.

"The Haag"- Photo's

Continuing the "family" theme, today I am featuring the photography by my 

cousin Ken Haag. 

Shot of a little tail. Fisherman alway like a little Tail.

All in the Family

Fishing runs deep in the family tree, the Haag and Kuchynka family 

continue to pound the water and produce nice fish.  By the photo's

Montana is offering some nice fishing right now.

Get up on it!

Ken with a couple of Beaverhead beauties. 

We also have a new Hyde Driftboat strategically placed in Idaho Fall with my 

other great cousin Kane. Proud new papa of a 16' low side beauty. Have

to start the kids rowing young, Uncle Floatfisher will need a guide in a few

years.

Shot of the Day- " The Original Hooker"

"John Lee" by Ann deLorge

Photo of the Day- " All Alone"

"Over Lookin' the Valley"

Photo of the Day- "A Time Past"

"SIGNS FROM THE PAST"

Pictures from the Ditch- # 9

Another superb weekend on the ditch, and a terrific long 4th of July weekend. Finally the monsoon

rains decided to show up drop a little well needed moisture. Although it dicolored the water a little, the fish enjoyed the very slight drop in the water temperature. 

 "Trixie" was the fly of the weekend, and the larger fish were certainly fond of her. She could shimmy and shake in all the right places.

 Ms. Floatfisher with " Trixie and Brownfish"

Sunrising for another great day of fishing.

Big News, Big News- Floatfisher Expecting

Just got the ultra sound and Ms. Floatfisher is expecting a new 10'-6" Fat Boy soon. Placed the order this week for a new addition to the family, our only child was very lonely and was needing someone to

play with. Three to four weeks of very un-confortable summer heat to put up with, should be ready

for late August and fall fishing.

Jack's Plastic "Fat Boy"

Happy 4th - Alternatives without Fireworks

A Happy 4th of July to All. With the dry conditions through out the west we will have 

to resort to alternative methods of celebrations.

 We will drink libations and ring the bell as we see fit. The more we drink the

more it could ring.

 Dress-up- Ms. Floatfisher dones the fresh new fishing apparel from Simm's,

Check out the new fishing hat and cloak. Will it catch on! Maybe just for the wine drinking crowd.

And we will blow bubbles, tiny bubbles instead of lighting fireworks. Never say never. We alway

have alternatives out there. Happy July 4th from Floatfisher.

Fishing the ditch continues to be very,very good provided you get on the water prior to sun-up and are off by 9:30 to 10 am. Olive and Orange PMX's continue to take your fair share of fish. In addition,

don't forget to give a moderate sized nasty ole foam fly a try for giggles. They will slap it silly too.

For fun, get that boat on the water for a happy hour float, (4:30 pm to 8:30 pm) fish were silly after the caddis along the grassy banks. Also, not a sole out on the water. All the guides are off the water, they can only work 8 hours and the other serious fisherman always put on your standard 7:30 to 4:30. 

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!

"Osprey" by ARKive- a must see video

I thought I was a decent fisherman, but these guys create a whole new meaning to term "fishing". The view and Osprey's perspective is truly amazing, as well as the video photography. Check it out as well www.Arkive.org