Weekend Fishing? (Aug 20-21)

Post by **Todd B.** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 10:16 pm

Just checking to see who's interested in wetting a fly (wather pemitting of course)

Post by **Squib** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 6:41 pm

Love to, but I am stuck at the office rebuilding the whole friggen network.

Of course the iso's are out in upstate NY now.. Hopefully soon though!

Post by **Paya** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 9:22 am

I'm late !!!

/p

Post by **Todd B.** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 9:25 am

Yup...definitely late. LOL. Went out for a bit Sat at Billings...pretty slow day. The water is also extremely low.

Post by **Paya** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 11:10 am

coincidence ... I was there yesterday ....slow as well

/p

Post by **tallpaul** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 2:17 pm

Well, I don't fly-fish, but is anyone going to be there tonight? I was thinking of getting out there. I'm not sure where I want to go, but probably somewhere close to downtown (so either Billings, or the Champlain Bridge area).

Also, I may have seen you on Saturday afternoon... I went to check out the area and saw someone fly fishing. I was on the bridge looking towards Carleton and there was someone standing right where the last little "rapids" are before the bridge (on the North shore).

cheers,
tallpaul

Post by **Todd B.** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 2:23 pm

tallpaul,

That was me....I was the only one fishing in/around the islands on Saturday. I'm definitely tempted to get out after work. I'll probably just hit Billings since it's relatively close and I don't have to cover lots of water (wading) to enjoy some action.

Post by **tallpaul** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 2:35 pm

Probably see you out there tonight then...
Like I said, I don't fly fish. I am not sure if I'll bring my spinning rod (more versitile and easier for me to cast) or if I'll use the baitcaster...
probably go with the baitcaster... I need the practice.

should be out there by 6:30... I'll wear my hat.

cheers,
tallpaul

Post by **Todd B.** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 2:48 pm

tallpaul,

If you're not wading, you will not find too many spots around the islands from which to fish.

Post by **tallpaul** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 2:54 pm

Thanks for the heads up. Hopefully I can find someone to show me around a bit. I don't have "waders" but I am willing to wet my feet/sandals. it looked like i could walk across those little rapids and get onto an island or two?

I also heard that on the other side of the bridge, I can walk out and get near some water I can cast into??

Post by **Todd B.** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 2:59 pm

I was wet wading Saturday and hardly got the bottom of my shorts wet and I was all around the islands. You can probably get to about 60% of the locations without getting your shorts wet. I would however suggest shoes as opposed to sandles.

Cheers,

Post by **tallpaul** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 3:13 pm

Thanks (again) for the info.

Not sure I have shoes that I can wear, but it's a good idea, so I'll look!

I also read the post(s) started by yff and you were really helpful there too, it's great to see.

cheers,
tallpaul

Post by **FLOATFISHIN** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 6:33 pm

TP, if there is any a time during the week you wish to head out with Todd, or by yourself, and need to borrow a set of waders, im more than happy to lend ya a pair.

If Roxy and I are tribin, well

Though if there is a night, drop me a pm, and I'll gladly lend you a pair no probs!

F.F

Post by **tallpaul** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 8:58 am

Hey Float, thanks for the offer... very generous!

Not sure how many more opportunities I'll get, but I'll keep it in mind!

thanks again!

cheers,
tallpaul