tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41645644875119127712024-02-06T20:30:26.173-08:00The O'Grady FlyFishing AdventuresO'Grady Fly Fishing Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13263480270459048330noreply@blogger.comBlogger339125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-36044638005294294052020-10-25T16:52:00.000-07:002020-10-25T16:52:14.655-07:00Sage Sonic Review.....<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello friends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly
Fishing Adventures. It’s been a while since I had written a blog but after playing
with the new Sonic the last few days, I felt like I had to put out a review. I
wanted to start by saying that even though I am a really big Sage fan, I had
decided many years ago that my integrity is way more important to me than just
selling rods, so anything I write will be my true thoughts. The rod I am
reviewing is the 590 and it is set up with a Sage Spectrum LT and lined with a
Rio Grand fly line. Now, on to my review the new Sage Sonic.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The introduction of the Sonic this year was really strange.
We were right smack in the middle of the shutdown so we were really limited in
the rods were able to get in. The shops first order in was a couple of 5 wts
and one 6. I was working the day they came in and got to do the unboxing. Now I
want to backtrack just a little, I know it may be sacrilege in the fly rod
world, but to me, I am less interested in how a rod casts and more into how it
feels in your hand and how it fights fish. That being said, I threw on a line
and took it out front. My initial impression was that I was surprised how light
it felt in my hand and even though it really makes no real difference, I liked
the color. I stripped out some line and picked it up and the line just shot
out. I felt a little smile appear and I started picking spots around the lot
and basically hit every spot. Short cast, long cast, it didn’t matter, the rod
was deadly accurate. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wanted one but unfortunately,
with Sage having limited production, I had to wait.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Earlier this week I was finally able to get in my 5wt and I brought
it on yesterdays trip to see what it could do. Johns first few casts were a
little quick and choppy but after rounding out and slowing down his roll cast, his
casts were right on. Our first fish hooked was one of our 13-inch tanks. During
the battle, I paid close attention to how the rod reacted. I could watch the
tip bounce with every head shake but the rod never looked out of control. After
a short back and forth, we put the wood to him and the rod had plenty of power.
A little while later, I looked down and John had another fish on. I hustled
down and could see the rod had quite a bend. Even though the battle took an
extra minute or so, John and the Sonic were flawless and we got the fish
landed. We snapped a quick pic, and after releasing the fish, he smiled and
told me that now he needed to go home and figure out what gun to sell so he
could buy his own Sonic. At the end of the day, I asked these guys if they
minded me giving it a few throws. I wanted to take a few shots at fish that I
knew would be tucked under a tree. The Sonic is a little softer than the
Igniter that I normally fish and my first two side arm casts skipped in a
little short. My third cast was under the trees and after a really quick drift,
I saw a flash and it was game on. The fish went up and then down river and
tried to get me under some brush. I gave him a little tug away from the brush
and the he headed for the rocks. I got him below the rock and just as I started
smiling, I felt the dreaded ker-chunk and the hook slipped. I felt just enough of
the rod to know that I wanted more.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Today was pretty cold but I wanted to get another shot with
the Sonic. I started the day with some effortless long roll casts. I have never
thought of myself as an great caster but even with the wind and ice, the rod
casted like a dream. My first three fish today were a 16, 17 and 18 incher. The
fish were a little less violent than last week but still had some serious
punch. Wow, now here is what I absolutely loved about the rod. The perfect
combination of feeling every headshake and still having plenty of power to move
the fish where I needed him to go. I moved into a quicker, riffle run and
hooked several. Takes were all well below me and I just really couldn’t seem to
get the hook set. I’m not sure if it was the fact that the takes were so far
below me or if I just needed a little more power. To finish the morning, I went
into one of the more unusual spots. Due to the surroundings, this spot requires
a 30-50 foot steeple cast with huge downstream mends into the wind. Now if you
are reading that and all you read is gobbly-gook, don’t worry. I very rarely put
clients in this situation because it is so difficult. I got in place and ripped
out line until I was well into my running line. I had a target spot in mind but
wasn’t sure if I could get it there. I did a quick forward cast, came straight
up and let it shoot. Wow, ten feet further tan I had expected but dead on line.
I rolled a huge downstream mend and after just a couple feet of drift the
indicator shot down. It took me a second to get all that line under control but
then it gave me an extra minute to feel the rod work. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hopefully, this little review will help. As I have always
said, the quality a rod is way more than just how it casts and the new Sonic
seems to be the perfect combination of feel, power and just looks. I will
finish with my own ratings on a 1-10 scale.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Looks/color…………………………N/A<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Feel and weight in hand….…..9<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Casting ability……………………..10<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Fighting Feel……………………….10+<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Price and value……………………10<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Power………………………………….8<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Overall…………………………………9.5<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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always, Connell, Cat, Winston and the Drift Fly Shop want to thank you for
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"> Hello friends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly
Fishing Adventures. Before I get into our trip to Spinney today, I wanted to
talk a little about our drive home. As you all know, Cat is not a morning
person and I am only a little better in that regards. So, after getting up
before 6:00, driving two hours, and fishing all day long, we were pretty spent
for the drive home. It was as if Collin Robinson had been talking to us all day
long(if you don’t get it, watch What We Do In The Shadows”. We were in serious
Zombie mode when Phil Collins “In the Air” came on the radio. We both bobbed
our heads and I had to throw in my dirty lyrics and when the big drum number
came up, we both broke into our air drum frenzy. We started laughing and at the
same time, stated that that must be the biggest air drum lick in Rock and Roll
history. There are a million great air guitar songs but that one has to be the
best. Let us know what you think.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Now on to South Park. I had only
been able to fish Spinney once this year because Cat and I have been so busy,
and that trip was rough, I had only caught one fish. Reports have been really
varied and we really kept our expectations low. We explored a new section today
because in my mind, I thought I had it all figured out. We rowed out to the
depth we were looking for and I had a fish show up on my screen. I set my
indicator, tossed it out and just as the indicator turned up, it shot down. I
gave a big set but the fish was long gone. I got it back in and in just a
minute or so I landed my first fish of the day. At that time, I smiled and
thought I had it all figured out. Cat was sporting her brand-new Fishpond El
Jefe net and had a bit of an unusual start. She worked the fish in close and as
she was netting it, one of her flies got caught in the net so then when she
would try to scoop the fish, the fish was able to drop below her. Eventually it
broke the line and she wondered if the net was going to be a little too big for
her. Needless to say, after lots of successful fish landed, she really likes
her new net. As for me, the lake fished well in quick bursts today. I would hook
three or four and then it would die for twenty minutes or so. I finished the
day with 23 trout, 1 brown and the rest bows or cutbows and one baby pike, and NO, I don’t touch pike. Cat didn’t keep count but didn’t think she had
caught as many.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Now on to conditions here. The river
dropped a little here today and I’m guessing fished pretty well. Please just be
very careful when wading at these flows. Last week we announced our Guiding
permit for Lake Isabel and just wanted to remind people of that. You’re not
going to catch any Spinney sized fish but it is a great introduction to lake
fishing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Lastly, Cat and I will be making our
way to Florida next week for another attempt at Tarpon. So far, in our game,
the tarpon have won in a rout but we are feeling it this time. We will be back
at the end of next week and will be available for Lake Isabel trips. Wish us
luck, we need it!!! Maybe for the plane rides, I will be trying to figure out
what sons have the best air piano spots, I’m thinking maybe LA Woman….Sorry
about the pics, we don’t take our phones out in our boats. As always. Connell,
Cat, Winston, Phil Collins and the Drift Fly Shop want to thank you for reading…….</span></div>
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-20510899666793288642020-04-05T14:56:00.001-07:002020-04-05T14:56:19.046-07:00Spring 2020 on the Ark with Video !!!!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Hello
Friends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly Fishing Adventures. I wanted
to start by saying a huge Wow!!!! Over the last month or so our world as we've known it seems to have turned completely upside down. My morning routine has always
been the same, I get up and share breakfast with Winston while reading the
Bible and then after a little quiet time, I turn to the internet for the daily
news. Over the last month, scanning the internet has been very difficult to
read. When I first heard the news that Colorado was on lock-down, I died a
little inside. I have not been out of work since I was 14 and that was several
years ago haha. Yes, I have an incredible home life but being on the river just makes
everything seem a little better.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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legally fish on our own, Cat and I got to spend a few days playing on the
river. We had been wanting to do another video this year, but we found it difficult to find the time to fish together, and now we finally had a few days at the same time. Now a few things about the video, most of it was shot in one day last
week in town, the river was running just over 900cfs and it is very clear how
225lbs can stay so much more stable than 125lbs. Also, at 900cfs there are
fewer really great runs that hold fish. Since the filming, the river has
dropped into the 700cfs range, the Bwo’s are really getting the fish eating,
and the fish are spreading out. Now, what we really hope is that with
all of the craziness going on right now in this world that it puts a smile on a
few of your faces. I know it did for us. And lastly, we want to extend a Huge
thank you to all of our incredible friends and guests this year. You have been
Awesome!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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exactly how this stay in place thing will play out. I already see that there is
talk of allowing people to get back to work as long as they wear a mask. The
next five weeks on the river should be the best of the year. What we are
currently doing at the shop is packaging up a “guide special” of the exact
flies that I have been using on the river. We are now accepting reservations
for guide trips between now and the end of May, get your (best dates of the year)
locked in and if your date arrives and the trip cannot happen, for any reason,
we will refund your full deposit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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out one more huge thank you for your continued support of the Drift, Cat, and
I. We hope you enjoy the video as much as we did making it. Please stay safe and hope to see you soon. As Always, Connell,
Cat, Winston, all our Guests, and the Drift Fly Shop want to thank you for watching
and reading………<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-88212441461607477892020-02-17T13:56:00.000-08:002020-02-17T13:56:46.519-08:00K.I.S.S.....<br>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Hello friends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly
Fishing Adventures. I was thinking about something an old friend said to me many
years ago. This gentleman was normally a very jolly, happy go lucky guy that
always had a smile on his face, no matter what was going on around him. One day
we were standing talking when a group of geese flew overhead and his face got
very serious and he said you see those geese. I said yep, and he said, have you
ever noticed that when they fly in the wedge, one side is always longer than
the other? I said I guess, he asked, you know why? Like I said, not sure I had
ever seen a serious look on this mans face before, so I thought about it for a
second. Could it be possibly that whether they are flying North or South that
it had something to do with where the sun is coming from? Could it be the wind
direction and maybe that is how they are most aerodynamic? Could it possibly even
be some type of inherited trait as to where each goose lines up or possibly even
some type of pecking order and I looked at him and said, I have no idea. Old
Leonard giggled and said it is because there are more geese on one side than
the other. Yep, an old bird from Kansas got me and sometimes the best answer is
the simplest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The last three or four weeks in the shop have really got me
thinking about the simplicity of fly fishing. I can’t tell you how many
different experiences I have heard about: best day ever, fishing sucks, only
eating size 26, only eating size 12 euro style nymphs, etc etc. Last week the
TU fishing tourney was going on and when they were announcing the winners and
asked what was working, they all named different flies. And to jump on board,
Cat and I have had the same type of experiences, some great, some good and some
quite frustrating but what I have tried my hardest to do is keep it simple.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">So, what do I mean by keeping it simple? The current Euro
craze has taught me something really important, the “drift” is by far the most
important concept in fly fishing. A perfect drift with the wrong flies will be
far more productive than a crappy drift with the right flies. The river is in
full “winter mode” right now so on most days, the pickins is kind of slim for
the fish and a perfect natural drift can initiate a response. When I was
younger, I was part of an organization that had a bumper sticker that said
KISS, keep it simple stupid and so if you get to the river in the next few
weeks and are struggling, remember KISS. Get that perfect drift and if they don’t
eat, move to the next run and repeat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Now onto the river, the other day I started noticing Spawning
redds showing up. Yep, it’s the time of the year again when the fish make the
future of our river better and we, as stewards of the river can help. Please
understand that these are not bass, if you see fish on redds they are either preparing
or actively spawning and need to be left alone. Also, please be quick and extra
careful with quick pics right now, the future depends on you. If you don’t know
what a red is or looks like, please stop by the Drift or any flyshop and we
will be more than helpful. I will finish the blog with this, if you see me and
ask for fishing advice and I tell you to kiss off, its actually a good thing(hehe).
As always, Connell, Cat, Winston, Leonard Calkins and the Drift Fly Shop want
to thank you for reading…..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br>Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-33185882764925338942020-01-22T16:41:00.000-08:002020-01-22T16:41:16.187-08:00Fight Club........<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Hello
friends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly Fishing Adventures. Well
if you saw the blog title and are hoping to hear a story about me throwing down
on the river, you will be a little disappointed. Many years ago, I realized my
mach-turtle speed, two left feet footwork, and lack of being able to handle
pain, assured me that I am way more of a lover than a fighter. The movie Fight
Club came out in 1999 and I remember everyone telling me how awesome the show
was. It didn’t seem like my kind of movie but when it got to DVD I went ahead
and watched it. When the movie was over, I’m not sure I had ever been so
confused about a movie. Who and what was real? And as far as I could tell, the
main idea of the movie was to explain how much the main character enjoyed
getting beat up. Yep, like I said, it made no sense to me but many people just
loved it. I think today's trip to the river may have helped me understand just a
bit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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river, I need to give a little background. Last Saturday, Cat was out of town
and I got to work the shop. I got a few calls and had a few customers in that
day expressing their concern over the lack of fish they had been seeing in the
river over the last week or so. I explained as nicely as possible that with our
lower water temps this January, our fish have really begun to slow down and go
deep and the river just needs to be attacked with a slightly different frame of
mind. Lots of perfect drifts and don’t yank, but check, every time your
indicator moves. And mostly, just remember that you are standing in a river in
JANUARY, just enjoy it and allow the catching to be a bonus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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figured if the fish were looking for a day to eat, this would be it. I wasn’t
expecting a lot but once again, I was standing in a river, the only way it
could have been better would have been if Cat and Pooh were with me. Anyway, I
headed down to the first run and really couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I
saw three or four quality fish sitting up in a feeding lane and the one-year-old
naturals were going nuts on the surface. I got set up for the big fish and my first
cast was perfect. My heart was racing and as my flies drifted past his face, I
fully expected an explosion, but nothing, it was like getting punched in the
ribs. The next four drifts were perfect and nothing but denials. I tossed to
the next fish over and bang, and then you have to be kidding me, he was foul
and it felt like a side kick to the head. He took me down river then popped off
but now I was looking at the little guys. First drift through and it was on and
then off before I could even get excited. I moved back up to the big fish and after
hooking and losing a half a dozen fish, I decide to make my way up river. It felt
like going a couple of rounds with my arms tied behind my back. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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stretch where the fish were out eating. I caught a couple but by schooled by a
few more. As I was heading up to the next run, the Fight Club movie all made
sense. I had not been physically beaten but mentally they were beating me bloody,
and guest what, I didn’t care and I even wanted more. Run after run, the fish
were actually out today and even though I don’t feel like I won the whole
match, I certainly landed a few jabs and I can’t wait to get back out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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or so should see a little of everything. Fish on most days are hugging the
bottom but singles are already moving out to eat. Today’s hatches were fantastic
and saw lots of fish selectively eating. Everyday the sun is getting a little
higher and we are just a few weeks away from some of my favorite fishing of the
year. If you are wanting to learn how to sight fish, it’s time to start getting
your dates locked in. Trips over the next few weeks may feel like fight club
but if you get it figured out now, February will feel like the last two minutes
of final round of a Rocky fight. As always, Connell, Cat, Winston, Edward
Norton and the Drift Fly Shop want to thank you for reading……<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Hello friends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly
fishing adventures. I guess it’s the time of year to look back and do a little
reminiscing about the last year and, WOW, what a year! From a fishing stand
point, last January we saw warmer than usual temps and the usual Jan-lull was
non-existent. Spring saw fantastic fishing and Cat and I had two awesome trips
to the Salt. Summer was a little depressing with the high water but I will
never complain about farmers getting the water they need; I like to eat. And
this fall saw some of the best Blue wing hatches I have ever seen, even I spent
a few days tossing dry flies. And best of all and in all honesty, we had some
of the most enjoyable and awesome clients I have ever had the chance to fish
with.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As for our personal lives, Cat and I had our 15<sup>th</sup>
anniversary. Winston was doing so much better. We got to spend time with almost
all of our out of town family and we got to spend some real quality days with
our beautiful granddaughter. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Now looking forward to 2020. Water temps have really taken a
dip over the last week and fish are beginning to move into their winter lies. Over
the next several weeks it is really important to come to the river with a
proper attitude. The twenty and thirty fish days are gone(unless they stock),
however this is the time of the year when most people catch their biggest fish
ever. Takes can be super subtle and with the fish being a little sluggish, 6x
fluoro should handle even the super slabs. Once we get through the first week
of February, I start licking my chops. The sun gets a little higher and the
singles and doubles make their way out of their winter lies and we get some of
the techiest and most incredible sight fishing of the year. So, here is your
call to action, if you are looking to get a trip booked, January is a great
time to work on technique and reading the water and have a shot at the pig of
your dreams. If you are looking for some help sight fishing, and this should
come with a warning because you will never see the river the same way again,
get your day locked in between February 10<sup>th</sup> and the end of the
month. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Now, about the near future. The Fly Fishing show will be this
weekend in Denver, I will be at the Blue Bonefish booth all weekend and Cat
will be there with me all day Friday. If you are up there, make sure you drop
by and say hello. Now, as for the blog, Cat and I have discussed maybe changing
the format from a written blog to a podcast blog. If we move to more of a
podcast we will keep the content much the same but it would also give us a
chance to do more product reviews and also we would add in some interviews. Let
us know what you think and give us your ideas on what you want to see or hear.
Pics are just some of my favorite of last year As always, Connell, Cat, Winston
and the drift Fly Shop want to thank you for reading….<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-34524867860709274992019-12-12T17:03:00.000-08:002019-12-12T17:29:33.564-08:00Transition......<br />
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in at the O’Grady Fly fishing Adventures. I had some running around to do this
morning and then I headed to the river. I hooked several fish right off the bat
and then the river just seemed to shut down. I headed up river looking for fish
and while thinking about the condition of the river, the word transition kept
coming to mind. Now here is the funny thing, every time the word transition
went through my head, I could feel myself getting annoyed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I was wondering why the word was so irritating
and then I realized, it’s because I’m a Husker fan. Why you ask, I remember
watching the Huskers as far back as the early 70’s and I kind of took them for
granted. Year after year they were always top ten. For thirty plus years there
wasn’t a more consistently great football team in the country and was topped
off by three Natties in the mid-nineties. Our coach retired in 97 and we were
warned the Husker program might be transition. The next coach did good but you
could see the top end was dropping. The next three coaches were about a
different as could be possible, but in constant transition. Two years ago, the
prodigal son coach showed up and even though we were warned we need to be
patient during the transition, us fans were expecting big changes. Well we are
back to being in the transition stage. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Good plays here, good quarters there, good
halve now and then and even a few good full games but way too many times I just
want to yell at the TV, “can you please get it together”. Yes, my Huskers are
in transition, and even though I might get a little more irritated than I
should, I’ll continue to watch because I know soon enough, they will be really
good again, and I don’t want to miss those few good plays.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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last several weeks have been some of the best early winter conditions that I
can remember. Fish were gorging most days and at times, if you could hit the
water, you could catch fish. The last few days out, I noticed the water temps
have been dropping and the BWO hatches are beginning to slow down. My first
hour on the water was pretty much lights out and it felt like watching my
Huskers in the third quarter of the Hawkeye game, and then after an hour, it
was like watching the Northern Illinois game. Yea, we won, but there wasn’t
much to talk smack about. I switched back to my nymph rig and hooked a few piggies,
like the Maryland game, before calling it a day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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next few weeks. Moments will be good and at times you might want to pull your
hair out. But here is the most important thing to understand over the next few
weeks. Today is not yesterday, this morning is not this afternoon, and this
week is definitely not two weeks ago. And just because yesterday might have been on fire, it doesn't mean today will be the same. Bugs are getting small and even when the fish
are eating, make sure your drifts are perfect. And please understand, if you
stop by the shop and ask us what flies are working and while answering, you
jump in and say you caught three twenty inchers three weeks ago on a size 14 Orange Copper John, it’s not the same river. Anyway, get out and have fun whether you catch
two or fifty fish, enjoy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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finish. This Saturday will be the annual Fishmas Party at the Drift Fly Shop.
This year we will be doing it a little different. We will be running the party
all day with deals going all day. We will have snacks all day and drawing
winners can come in any time. From five to Seven we will have wings and adult
beverages. Hope you get out to fish and stop by.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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joining us in Belize, space is running out. We have one room left in the main
lodge and two int the new upgraded lodge. Also, on Thursday January 9<sup>th</sup>,
I will be tying up some of my favorite Salt patterns. There is no cost for this
but please let us know ahead of time so we can get the shop set up. You can
call the shop or message me to confirm. As always, Connell, Cat, Winston, Scott
Frost and the Drift Fly Shop want to thank you for reading….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-89208739783859180682019-10-30T15:40:00.001-07:002019-10-30T15:40:30.191-07:00Winter Tips !!!!<br />
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the O’Grady Fly fishing Adventures. With Winter coming in so fast and furious
this year I wanted to toss out a few winter tips but I need to start with a
warning, if you are offended by a little adult content, this post is not for
you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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began thinking about an event that happened to me a few years ago. It was mid-December
and we were several days into a nasty cold spell. Water temps were still in the
low 50’s but outside temps were around 10 degrees and the breeze had me chilled
to the bone. Someone with a functioning brain would have been home curled up on
the couch but I was out stalking trout. I was half a mile above the NC area and
the water had cleared and I was looking for fish and side stepping down river.
I caught a little flash down to the right and I began to move, my foot was
stopped by a rock but my momentum already had me moving. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was three quarters the way down when
somehow, and I have no idea how, I was able to get upright and probably save my
life. I stood there for a second and realized how similar this was to my very
first sexual experience. Both physical and emotionally the were the same, my
legs were shaking and every muscle in my body was twitching. My emotions went
from complete terror from not knowing exactly what was going on, and then complete
joy knowing I may never look at life the same way again. And finally, in both experiences,
I sat up, took a gulp of air and then looked around and saw I was completely
alone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that day many times over the years. Had I actually ended up in the river that
day, I’m not sure I would have made it back to the car. So please on those
super cold days, take a friend with you. One, if you do get in trouble you have
help and secondly, and like the other experience, it’s so much more enjoyable
with someone else. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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take care of the fish for pics. Now I’m not biologist but my wife is and we don’t
believe there is any way pulling a fish out of 55-degree water and holding him
out in 10 degree weather can be good for fish. I know when I get out of my hot
tub at night and run into the house, I get really cold quickly and my lungs
aren’t exposed. So please on the super cold days, take a quick pic and get them
back fast.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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yourself a bucket full of FOD’s. Water temps are dropping fast and the plethora
of bugs and hatches we were seeing a few weeks ago have diminished to small
midges and BWO’s. The other day I was hooking a few and as soon as I put a FOD on,
it just turned on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with perhaps another really long winter. Now I have no idea how this winter
plays out but if October is any indication, the season will be awful. The lodge
Cat and I go to in Belize has added a few upgraded rooms and April in Belize is
a great way enjoy the cold. We still have a few rooms left and right now is the
least expensive time to get airfare. If you are interested, please let us know
quickly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-57975676433907097812019-10-01T14:54:00.000-07:002019-10-01T14:54:37.035-07:00Mind Games...<br />
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friends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly fishing Adventures. Wow,
I was looking back through old blogs and I realized it’s been a long time since
I have written two blogs in the same week. I guess I have been letting to many
outside circumstances slow my mind wandering while fishing. Today, that was not
the case.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As most of you know, I have a life long curse
of being a Husker fan. So today my mind started going through some of the great moments in
Husker history and I was surprised as to where my mind wandered. I was trying
to think about the 70 and 71 National Championships and even the three
undefeated teams in the 90’S but my mind kept drifting back to 82 heartbreaking
loss to PSU, where they caught a ball three yards out of bounds and the refs
gave them the catch. In 83, it was a failed 2 pointer that left us a point
behind. In 93 it was a missed field goal as the time ran out. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And even now that I know my Huskers aren’t
very good, it’s the BYU Hail Mary, and the shanked kick against CU is where my
mind drifts. I was questioning myself and was wondering, am I just that
negative of a person that all I seem to remember in sports is the negative.
Then I thought about golf and how exactly opposite I am. I will never forget Tiger
making the put on the 72<sup>nd</sup> hole to tie up Rocco. And Tiger walking
up the fairway at last years tour championship will be etched in my mind
forever. So, on my trip to the river today I was hoping to see it through my
golf fan eyes but my Husker eyes won out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When I got to the river today, I started
in one of my favorite runs and landed a fish on my first drift. I hooked a few
more and began to move up river. I hooked a fish or two in each run but had a
really difficult time getting fish landed. I stepped into one run and put
through what I thought was a perfect drift. I was just getting ready to lift
and the indicator exploded across the river. As I set the hook, I immediately
felt the incredible power of this fish and my attention was thoroughly aroused. I ran to the
bank and chased him about thirty feet down river. I began moving him back
across toward me and he gave me a huge head thrash and then headed further downstream.
Now I normally fight fish very quickly, but this guy felt different. I wondered
if I might possible be hooked up to a big carp or more likely a massive brown. The
fish settled across the river and after a quick scan I realized this fish had
no place else to run and the “real battle” was going to happen here and now. I
started reeling and got him to about thirty feet and he stopped dead in his
tracks. I gave him just a second to catch his breath and tried lifting him toward
the surface. A light shadow turned into a giant golden silhouette and my eyes
and heart nearly jumped out of my head. I hate being that guy, but conservatively
he was in the mid-twenties. I started working him my way and the dreaded pop as
my flies flew back my way. The fish sat at the surface, as if to mock me, for just
a second and then flipped his tail and disappeared. I have no idea how many
fish I have caught so far this year but like the shanked field goal attempt,
that is the fish I will be thinking about when I close my eyes until at least my next big lost fish. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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now so get here and fish. Ninjas were the hot fly today. As always, Connell,
Cat, Winston, Turner Gill and the Drift Fly Shop want to thank you for reading…..</span><br />
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-64088124163205612942019-09-29T10:07:00.001-07:002019-09-29T10:07:22.144-07:00What a River!!!!!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Hello
friends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly fishing Adventures. Tis
the season, nope it’s not Christmas yet, but for the phone to be in the ever-ringing
mode. With the rest of Colorado beginning to cool off, anglers start looking
for conditions here in P-Town. Hopefully, this write-up will help. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>If you have not been lucky enough to
spend a day here during September, I just want to say sorry. The river fished
really good most days and technically good the rest. What does that mean, with
the right flies and the right drift, the fishing was en fuego. Clarity has been
pretty poor but that didn’t seem to bother the fish. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Now on to what is coming up. One of
the trickiest parts of Fall on the river is that there is so much going on.
Tricos, PMD’s, Caddis and midges hatching and tons of juvenile crayfish and
minnows give fish lots of options to choose from. On days when the bugs are a
little more sporadic the key is to catch a fish or two and then move on. On the
few “big hatch” days, you can pick out several fish per run. The flies I will
be using for the near future are the Winston Caddis, the A&W or Beaded Soft
Hackle, and the Ninja. If you don’t know how to tie a few of those, stop by the
shop and we can help. I am guessing the clarity ought to be all over the place
the next few weeks but by the middle of October, I expect turnover to start and
any clarity will be lost. I’m guessing turnover this year will unfortunately
last into December. If you have been thinking about a guide trip, Tuesday and
Wednesday this week look to have a few clouds and could be really great days,
after that, most days in October should be technically pretty good. Get your trips
booked now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Now a few things coming up, Saturday
October 5<sup>th</sup> we will be part of several local groups putting on the
Friends of the Ark Fly Fishing Rendezvous. The reason we are putting this event
on is to connect fly fishermen in the area. If you don’t have lots of people to
fish with, tie, learn about conservation, and just to swap stories with, this
is the event for you. We will also have a ton of Sage fly rods available for
free demo, bring your flies and a driver’s license and take one for a spin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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our next years trip to Belize. We are getting close to full but I think we
still need a single to share a room and boat and we may have another spot for
two, get with us quickly. Hope that helps a little with the phone but I’m
guessing it will still be ringing off the hook. October and early should be
technically good and a great place to fish. As always, Connell, Cat, Winston, and
the Drift Fly Shop want to thank you for reading…….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jordans Client!!!<br />
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My brother Brian...<br />
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-6121206493683870462019-08-05T15:40:00.000-07:002019-08-05T15:40:17.042-07:00Conditions !!!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hello friends and thanks for checking in at
the O’Grady Fly fishing Adventures. Now that our river flows are beginning to
ebb, the shop phone has been ringing off the hook for current and future river
conditions. I have been lucky enough to have been guiding the river for the
last ten years and have been fishing it for nearly twenty and want to let you
know what I think the river has in store, but I wanted to start giving you a
little perspective.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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up, and I’m not sure if this was because of poor parenting skills, he was
absolutely obsessed with sharks and tornados. His two favorite movies were Jaws
and Twister. One of the more iconic scenes in Twister was when the group of
storm chasers were at the drive-in and they were talking about a storm cloud
that was near. The lead actor was Bill Paxton and while he was looking at the
trees and dropping some dust to check the breeze, he very dramatically said
“it’s already here”, but it was too late and just then the tornado takes out
the movie screen, I will explain later.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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last few weeks I was really hoping to see improved clarity but that has not
been the case. Cat and I fished the other day and the water was brown and dirty
with only about a foot of clarity. Afterward, we drove up to the Reservoir and
were surprised to see it was a dark blueish green and really no staining.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now I don’t think we will be sight fishing
anytime soon but I do think in the next two weeks, the river ought to turn back
to what we call “summer green”. Water temps are perfect and with the amount of
water in the lake, I don’t foresee any temp issues. The last few weeks of
August, I expect to see great hatches of caddis and start seeing tricos. As we
move into September, this is where I really expect the fishing to improve and
this is also where the “it’s already here” comes into play. When the tricos go
off and the fish start gorging, you want to be here there will be a few hours
each day where people can have “their best day ever”. With tricos, it seems
that by the time we let people know they are popping, it’s too late. Caddis,
pmd’s and midges should be hatching through November. There are so many
variables to when turnover starts but as of now, I am guessing mid-October and
it could last a while.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with us, now is the time to get it set-up. If you wait until conditions are
perfect, it may be too late. Anytime between mid-August and mid-October ought
to be productive. Turnover ought to still fish pretty good but just not quite
as pretty. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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an upcoming event. On Saturday, October 5<sup>th</sup>, the Drift Fly Shop,
along with the Pueblo Tailwater Renegades and the Pueblo, Greenback chapter of
Trout Unlimited will be hosting a Friends of the Ark, Fly fishing Extravaganza
at the Lake Pueblo state Park. I can’t tell you how many times over the years I
have had local clients tell me that they would love to fish more but don’t know
anyone else that fly fishes. This event is planned to do several things, one is
to bring the local fly-fishing community together and for people to meet some
awesome other fisher people. The event will have free casting lessons, Euro and
regular nymphing demos, Tenkara demos, free Sage Rod demos, free raffles and
much more, so keep your calendar free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>More info later. As always, Connell, Cat, Winston, the late Bill Paxton
and the Drift Fly Shop want to thank you for reading……..</span><br />
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-20050959587842933652019-07-14T12:33:00.003-07:002019-07-14T12:33:58.856-07:00Probands Review......<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Hello
friends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly Fishing Adventures. One
of My and Cat’s favorite shows to watch on TV is Shark Tank. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have watched nearly every episode and I can’t
tell you how many times a product comes out and we laugh and say who would buy
that, and so many times over the years we have heard the Sharks say that you
have to identify a need and then create a solution. It has been a while since I
have written a product review and so in the Shark Tank way, I will identify the
problem and then let you know if I think this is the solution. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I wanted to start by identifying the
problem. I have been using Rio Fluorflex Plus tippet for years and I absolutely
love my tippet. It is so consistent and strong and depending on what size I am using,
I really have a great feel for the breaking strength, and yes I still break off
my share of fish, but normally it is unusual circumstances. What I don’t care
for is the elastic band and metal grommet that is supposed to “keep” my tippet
in place. I normally keep 6 guide spools on my lanyard with two spools of 4, 5
and 6x tippet each. What I have found so frustrating over the years is the
amount of times, my tippet has come out of the grommet and began unraveling. Before
every guide trip, I take them off my lanyard and make sure that each spool is
in perfect condition with one inch or so sticking out of each spool. When the
spools are brand new, they usually hold pretty well but when you carry several,
you know the dates are varied. It happens more times than not, nearly every
trip out, half way through the day I have to re-tie or completely re-rig and I
look down to grab my tippet and I have a ball of line tangled up.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Cat spends much more time in the shop
than I do and has seen other problems than just the unraveling. A few months
back, she had one guy in the shop complaining that his fluoro had gone bad. It
was not Rio, but he said it was fine when he first starting using the spool but
as time went on, he thought the tippet had deteriorated. Cat took a good look
at the spool and noticed that the grommet was breaking down, from pulling tippet
out, and had developed a small and sharp groove that was actually damaging the
tippet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I do the majority of my fishing
sub-surface and almost exclusively use fluorocarbon so UV does not break down my
tippet the same way mono-filament is damaged. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>One of the parts Cat really enjoys about
working in the shop is the number of “odd” products which people have come
by and tried to sell. She has had several “tippet keeper solutions” over the
years and in her own Mrs. Wonderful way, she would say yes there is a problem,
but is this really a solution and a needed product. She had one “solution”
where a guy said all you need is a drill and a six inch clamp and a…….. and a…….
and this product will be a life saver. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another
guy had a big plastic box with a few open slots. Outwardly Cat would always
smile and say we would give it a try, inwardly she might be thinking “you are
dead to me”. She had never seen a true solution to the problem.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>A few months back I was browsing my
Fb page and an article came up about a product called Probands. I’m not sure
why I opened it but as I was reading it and my first thought was, Wow. It
seemed so simple and how could something so simple, really fix such a problem.
I went to the reviews and the majority were really positive and then one guy
claimed that Fly Fishers are such idiots and just make up problems so they can
buy more gadgets, I’m guessing he fishes with a water bubble and Pistol Pete. I
was intrigued so I went ahead and ordered two sets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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wanted to first say that I don’t know if this is a problem for everyone, but
for me, it definitely was. When I first got the Probands I put them on all six
of the spools on my lanyard. They slipped on super easy and seemed to hold the
tippet perfectly. The first day out, when I went to grab my tippet, the little
tabs on the bands caught my shirt and skipped while I was pulling out my tippet.
I noticed with the six spools, everything was a little crowded on my lanyard
and since the water had come up, I took one of my 6x spools off and the spacing
was perfect. I had no more problems grabbing tippet. I used them until run-off
and then again last week at the Taylor and I can’t tell you how excited I am
about the product. I have NOT had my tippet make a mess since I put on the
Probands. When I purchased mine, I got two red, white and Blue bands and have set
them up as red for 4x, white for 5x, and blue for 6x so it is super simple to
pick the correct tippet size. The Probands also claim to protect your mono from
any damaging UV rays. The only potential problem that I could foresee with the
bands on, is that you cannot see how much tippet you have left on your spool. Since
I always carry two of each, this won’t be a problem. I have only used the bands
for a few months so I’m not sure on the durability, but after looking at the
material, they look like they should last for years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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off of them but if you are tired of fighting with your “tippet keepers”, try the
Probands. The website is <a href="http://getadriftoutdoors.com/">getadriftoutdoors.com</a> and is super simple to use. Pick
out what brand tippet you are using, how many you want, pay, and they will be
on the way. As always, Connell, Mrs. Wonderful, Winston, Probands and the Drift
Fly Shop want to thank you for reading……..</span><br />
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-76897542952858051072019-07-09T19:52:00.000-07:002019-07-09T19:52:08.916-07:00Taylor 2019 !!!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Hello
friends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly fishing Adventures. Well
its that time of the year again, but this year Cat and Winston were not part of
the Taylor trip. Its kind of strange, after the Belize and Keys vacations this
year and knowing Cat was going to be stuck at home dogsitting, I was having a
difficult time getting really pumped for this year’s trip. However, with the
last few weeks of our river being dirty and borderline dangerous, I was actually
really getting excited for the Taylor. This year’s trip included myself, Jimbo,
my nephew Connor and the next Great fishing Golden Frosty.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I got to the river just after noon
on Sunday and as soon as I saw the clear water, I got goosebumps. Wow, it had
only been a month since I had fished a river but it felt like a lifetime. I
jumped into the first open spot and saw the fish were eating. I picked out a
fish and got my flies in front of him and he said no. Gave him another look and
he ate. It was a quick battle but two casts in, I had my first fish. The rain
and clouds were in all day and the fish were eating all afternoon. It was one
of the better days I had ever had on the Taylor and Jim was really spanking
fish too. Monday we were battling the weather all day as well but once again,
the fish were eating. Connor had been bait fishing with his friend above the
lake the first day but wanted to try fly fishing. I spent a little time showing
him the basics and then let him give it a try. He headed up and fished with his
dad for a little while and when I made my way to them, Connor had the perma
grin and had landed his first four fish on a fly rod. I asked him after dinner
if he wanted to go down to where they were bait fishing and try the fly rod, he
thought for a second and said after catching the fish in the trough, the dinks
didn’t seem very exciting. I guess if he takes up tennis, maybe he should take
lessons at, while entering Wimbledon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>This morning I woke to Jim entering
the trailer and telling me how cold it was outside. It was 8:30 and still only
31 degrees so I got Frosty to jump into bed with me to warm me up. I knew I was
heading back to P-town this afternoon so I took a little extra time soaking up
the scenery and temps and made my way to the river just after 10:00. The sun
was bright and the bugs were non-existent. I caught a bow on my first cast and
figured it would be another banner day but it was not to be. I hooked and
landed one more fish and decided to head home. Another wonderful vacation to
the Taylor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I started the blog talking about our
river conditions here in P-town, and with the amount of snow left in the mountains
and the high dirty water above Canon, I’m guessing it will be at least a few more
weeks before our water gets Pueblo-esque. And yes, I know some of you are going
to say that you have been catching fish. It can be done but high, muddy and
dangerous water is not something I will ever encourage. The Taylor looked and
fished fantastic, the high mountain lakes are opening up and the South Park lakes
are fishing well. If you want to make your way up to any of those destinations,
stop by the shop and we can help you get the flies you need to be successful.
If you need a guide for any of those areas we can get you in touch with some of
the best guides in those destinations. As always, Connell, Cat, Winston, Jimbo,
Connor, Issac, Frosty and the Drift Fly shop want to thank you for reading…..<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-18650470343332419132019-05-22T22:20:00.001-07:002019-05-22T22:20:44.276-07:00When the Cats Away, To Spinney To Play.....<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Hello friends
and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly fishing Adventures. Well my
incredible wife went out of town to visit her parents so I needed to find
something to do. I talked to a friend and he was heading up to Spinney and so I
decided I would meet up with him. My first stop of the morning was a little
slow so I moved into the spot that Cat and I did so well in last week. The
first hour was really quite good and then the second hour I kind of fell into a
lull. Tyler kicked over to me and told me I should move over to where he was
fishing. I headed over and it was lights out. One after another all afternoon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to grab some water and my tippet spool fell out. Now I want to say that I
absolutely love my Rio Fluoroflex tippet but I really cannot stand the elastic
bands that are supposed to hole the tippet on the spool. I grabbed the line but
the spool just began unwrapping so as fast as I could pull, the spool was
moving away from me. I grabbed my net and was able to reach just far enough
down to catch the spool. When I grabbed it and started winding the tippet back
on, I watched my indicator shoot down a couple of times and then slowly make its
way back to the top. I have a new product on order that is supposed to fix the
elastic problem and after testing it, I will let you know how well it works.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and have put together a video and I hope it shows how incredibly powerful these
fish are. By 2:00 I was having a difficult time getting the fish to the surface
and my arm was really getting warn out. The clouds and snow pellets rolled in
and when my teeth started chattering, I decided it was time to head home. I got
to a total of 53 fish landed and I figured that was a nice round number.
Spinney is on Fire and the next ten days or so should be lights out. If you
want to learn, stop by the shop and we can get you headed in the right
direction. As always, Connell, Cat, Winston and the Drift Fly Shop want to
thank you for reading…..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-29493835047456112652019-05-15T19:28:00.000-07:002019-05-15T19:28:25.669-07:00They Killed Kenny !!!!!<br />
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friends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly Fishing Adventures. Well
I would love tell you that reading this blog would either have you on the edge
of your seat or spitting your coffee on your screen but I hate to say, it may
be a little straight forward, just another trip to South Park. After writing
last weeks blog, Cat and I had been itching to get back up to Spinney. The last
two years, we had fished it on May 16<sup>th</sup> and those were the two most
spectacular fishing days we had ever seen. With the extra cold winter, we knew that
everything up there would be a little behind schedule but we just wanted to get
out on our pontoon boats and really weren’t expecting much. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and scurried over to one of our favorite spots. We were marking fish but they
didn’t seem to want to eat. We moved a little here and there and after about 9:00,
I got my first fish. He was only about 17 inches but I was on the board. We
caught fish off and on all day, and I finished the day with four conclusions.
First, Outcast makes a killer pontoon boat and I absolutely love fishing out of
ours. Second, the El Jefe Fishpond net is the perfect size for Spinney. Third,
the Sage X in a 10 foot 6 wt is perfect for Spinney. And last, even though Cat
has really toughened me up over the years, I still don’t like the idea of
touching Pike.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Spinney was better than expected but
less than we had hoped. I ended the day with 21 trout and 3 pike and had at
least a dozen more that were either lost or missed. The chironomids were just
beginning to hatch and I am guessing the next three weeks, Spinney should be
absolutely on fire. The Drift Fly Shop is continuing to run the same special.
Purchase an Outcast/Fishcat pontoon boat or a 9’6”/10’ Sage X 6wt and get a
free sit down with either Cat or I and we will go over everything to get you
ready to go catch fish: rigging, safety, accessories, fly selection and how to
attack lakes. Just a few pics from today. As always, Connell, Cat, Winston,
Kenny McCormick, and the Drift Fly Shop want to thank you for reading…….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-32973207340751549912019-05-09T12:27:00.000-07:002019-05-09T12:27:28.314-07:00Turn the Page.....<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Hello friends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly
Fishing Adventures. I was sitting at my computer this morning scanning the
internet when I made my way to the river flows. As of this morning, the Ark is
running at a very fishable 544cfs but looking at the snow pack and the water
that is starting to move, I’m not sure the river will be fishable much longer and it may be time to turn the page.
With the amount of snow in the mountains, I’m guessing we are going to have an
extended runoff. If you really love fly fishing and are feeling the impending
doom, we know a great way to get you through runoff. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">On a long and lonesome highway, east of Buena Vista are the
South Park Lakes where you can think about the Rainbow or the Brownie you lost
the night before. Well you get out on your pontoon, strung out from the road,
you feel the eyes upon you as your fishing out the cold. And the wind better
not bother you cause it’s probably ready to explode. Most times you can here
other anglers talk, other time you can’t, O those same old clichés, is that a
minnow or a toad…….Alright, I’ll stop there but I could go on all day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The South Park lakes are currently fishing well from the
shore but in just a few short weeks the fish will move deep and begin gorging
on Chironomids. In my younger years of fishing, I thought fishing lakes was
more just getting lucky rather than really being able to target and find the
fish. Cat and I have learned from some of the best lake fishermen we know and love
to share our knowledge. We know that getting into lake fishing can be quite an
investment so we at the Drift want to make it as easy and as successful as
possible, so we are willing to offer this. If you purchase a Fishcat or Outcast
pontoon boat from the Drift, you will get a free sit down with either Cat or I
and we will go over everything to get you started. Rigging, Bug selection,
Safety, Accessories, and how to target fish are just a few of the subjects we
will cover. Fishing these lakes can be so much fun and we are sure you will
feel confident, so that Later in the evening when you lie awake in bed, with
the visions of your indicator, ringing in your head, you look back at you
pictures, remembering how they fed. Turn the Page.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Pics are from last year and Alex’s trip last weekend. As
always, Connell, Cat, Winston, Bob Seger, and the Drift Fly Shop want to thank you
for reading…….<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-11172024013511770002019-04-27T12:32:00.002-07:002019-04-27T12:32:22.455-07:00Belize, the Ultimate Challenge !!!!<br />
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back from Belize and are trying to get back into the grind. This year’s trip
was so much fun, our group landed tons of Bonefish, Baby Tarpon, Jacks,
Snappers and three Permit. And yes, mine was another baby. We saw Manatees,
Iguanas, dolphins, some sort of monkey and a crocodile. For those of you that
don’t know, saltwater fishing is the ultimate challenge. First of all, you have
to have patience, you have to be able to see fish, make a great cast and
lastly, you have to be able to battle some amazing fish. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We are already making plans for next
years trip. We have the lodge reserved April 11<sup>th</sup>-18<sup>th</sup>
next year. The lodge we go to is The Bluebonefish on Ambergris Caye and is
priced 30% less than other lodges in the area. If you have ever considered a
trip to the salt to test our skill but are nervous about the unknowns, come
spend the week with us next year. Spots are limited and you can’t begin
prepping to soon. Message or call me if you are interested and I can get you
the details. Come take the challenge!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from this year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Connell
719-568-4927<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-43818737477099342232019-04-02T14:42:00.002-07:002019-04-02T15:39:00.718-07:00April On the Ark.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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friends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly fishing Adventures. For
today's blog I wanted to touch on three separate subjects. One of which will be
my guide tip so make sure you read the whole blog.</span><br />
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is more of a request from our readers. I know it has been a little while since
I have posted a blog and part of the reason is that this past March has been my
best guiding month ever and it kept me really busy. The other reason is that
last October my blog stats began going haywire and I have had a real difficult
time tracking my visitors. So, if you are a fan of the blog, I will ask this,
please follow the blog. It will cost you nothing and I promise I won’t
ever use or sell your info. The more followers I get and the more page views,
the more I am encouraged to write. Just go to the right part of the page and you will see the follow button.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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upcoming trip to Belize. Cat and I are so excited for this trip but I have
already began looking at next year. I had a ton of people tell me that they
wanted to go with us but were unable this year. I am now looking for people
interested next year. Salt flat fishing is the ultimate challenge in fly
fishing, it will challenge you in every sense. As a long time guide it was a
little humbling our first trip to the salt. We had to learn how to cast, we had
to retrain our eyes and the hardest part for me was that I had to learn how to
listen to our guides. The lodge we are in love with is the Blue Bonefish and
not only has incredible guides but is also by far, the least expensive lodge in
the area. We are looking at either the second or third week of April for next
year, if you are at all interested in the time of your life, let me know and we
can get you locked in. It takes planning and practice but it is so worth it,
come spend a week in paradise with Cat and I.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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trip for April. On Sunday I had a trip out and the flows had been bumped that
morning. Throughout the day, I had four different anglers come up to us and ask
how we were doing. I felt a little bad because we had an excellent day and it
sounded as if there were a lot of struggles on the water. While on the water, I
can’t help but notice how other people attack the river. On Sunday I watched a
lot of people camp up in spots that were fishing really well a month ago. Keep
in mind, just because a spot fishes well when the river is running 38 cfs does
not necessarily mean it fishes the same at 365. When you get to the river, don’t
just head for the place that you caught fish last month but take your time and
look for currents, shelves, and protected areas that look similar to the places
you caught fish last month. And always, and I can’t stress it enough, look for
fish, once you see them, you can learn so much. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to say that the river is really fishing well, not easy but really good. I spent
a few hours on the river this morning and hooked lots of fish, now I didn’t
land them all but had a blast. I have plenty of openings over the next week, so
if you want to try and figure this river out, call the shop and get me booked.
Blue wings have been a little sparse so far but should really begin to start
popping. April and into May we should see days that if you get the proper drift
the fish get a little punch-drunk stupid. As always, Connell, Cat, Winston and
the Drift Fly Shop want to thank you for reading…..</span></div>
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-46673897536624345482019-02-21T19:35:00.002-08:002019-02-21T19:48:54.516-08:00One Fish, Two Fish....<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> One fish,
two fish, right fish, wrong fish. Hello friends and thanks for checking in at
the O’Grady fly fishing Adventures. I have written before about how my views of
lost fish have changed over the years. Yep, in the old days, every lost fish
was well over twenty inches and many brought screams that could make a sailor
blush. Not that I no longer care, but I can’t remember the last time I threw a
fit over a lost fish. These days, I can see some pretty strange things and I
just find myself laughing instead of getting mad. Yesterday, I fished by myself
and had one of those happenings. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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taking shots at a certain group of fish and have had been whipped more times than
I like to admit. Yesterday, when I originally walked by this group, I picked
out a fish, got set up in the exact perfect place to cast, and sent through a
perfect drift. I watched the fish and I knew the flies were getting close. I
saw the bow move and open his mouth and I grinned and lifted. I couldn’t
believe it, nothing. I tried a few more drifts but they were that quickly on to
me so I moved on. I headed up river and caught plenty more but couldn’t get
those fish out of my head. A half an hour or so had passed and I made my way
back into the run. I could see a few at the front of the run that were actively
eating and then I caught something out of the corner of my eye. This fish was
sitting alone(I thought) at the back of the run and then I watched him move a
few inches and eat a bug. Yep, my target was in my sights. I tossed my flies
directly in his drift and I watched intently. I knew my flies were getting
close and the fished moved, but strangely. I could tell he hadn’t eaten my fly,
and didn’t want to set, in fear of a foul hook or spooking him. Then I saw a flash
and out of the corner of my eye, caught my indicator screaming across the water.
I lifted and then realized there was a much smaller, or wrong fish, sitting
right next to my target. He popped off and the whole group was now in lockdown
mode. Yep, there was a time when I might have been pretty upset, these days, getting
beat, even by a hidden dink, can bring a bit of a giggle. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Today I wanted to fish a different section
and Cat wanted to join me. Fishing and checking out the hooters made for an
awesome day. We wanted to get into the section I fished on Super Fish Sunday
and were surprised the sections were open. Cat jumped in and began putting a
hurting on the dinks and I was struggling a little, drifting a deeper run. I
landed a few but got a little bored and Cat jumped in. I moved up into the next
run and I turned and saw Cat fighting a fish. I headed down and she got the
better out of the run I had just left. We headed back up river, hitting a few
runs on the way out and then we looked up and saw the owl just looking down at
us. He was nice enough to let us snap a few pics and then flew off. It sure is
awesome to just look around and enjoy what there is to see.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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letting everyone know, that if you are planning on booking a sight fishing
trip, this is the time now. The river is low and clear and you have to make a
good drift. I have openings next week so get your trips booked. Most fish have
been on the Chocolate Noon Midge, the Top Secret and Cat did pretty good on a peg
egg today. As always, Connell, Cat, Winston and the Drift Fly Shop want to
thank you for reading….<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-75765501666324940672019-02-03T16:27:00.000-08:002019-02-03T16:27:12.199-08:00Super Fish Sunday.....<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Hello
friends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly fishing Adventures. While
walking the river today my mind kept drifting to a place that it hadn’t been in
years. A few years ago, and I think it was a combination of the Broncos really playing
poorly and the players disrespect of the flag, I decided I was done wasting my
time watching the NFL. The preseason games were fairly easy to ignore but as
the season started, Thursday and Sundays had me feeling like a druggie going
through withdraws. As the season went on, I began to feel a release from the
addiction and Sundays became my Freedom Day. It has now been two years since I
have sat down to watch a game but while fishing today, my mind was actually
wandering toward today’s game. Now I can’t really say it is actually the game I
was thinking about but more a few of the parts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I’m not a person that ever really
does anything half-arse, unless maybe it is a menial task, and my mind
wandering is no exception. You may not be aware of this really amazing stat but
my Huskers have had at least one player in the SB for 26 straight years. Hard
to believe when you think about a few of the teams the Huskers have had over
the years. Now this years cast of players are a few of my favorite Huskers of
all time. No, they never won a Natty, heck they never even won a conference
championship but man were they fun to watch. Most people just think of the
Texas game when they think about Suh, but my favorite memory was against
Colorado. Alex Henry had just put the Huskers ahead with a 57 yard field goal,
and with just a little bit of time left, CU had a chance with the ball. Suh
tips the pass and intercepts, now he should have just kneeled but he headed for
the end zone. The QB tried to tackle him but he gave him one of the best stiff
arms ever and then steamrolled him on the way for the score. Burkead, was just
one of the most professional players I have ever watched. He wasn’t the fastest
and not the strongest, but when you really needed six yards, Rex would give you
eight. And who could ever forget watching and crying your eyes out when Rex’s
little friend took the ball in the Spring game and ran fifty yards for the TD,
I tear up just thinking about it. My dad of course didn’t want anyone to ever
see him cry, so he would always say our defense wasn’t aware of the play.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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when my mind wanders, it’s pretty specific and big time, so here is my fantasy
of how the game plays out. The game is a real defensive struggle, Brady(sorry
Steve) can’t get anything going all day, because Suh is hitting him every time
he turns around. The offense only clicks when the ball is handed off to
Burkhead so in the second quarter, they bench Brady(sorry Steve) and just play
Rex at wildcat. Rex gets his third TD of the day middle of the 4<sup>th</sup>
quarter to get the team within a field goal. The Rams get the ball back to ice
the game and are driving when the Pats put Rex in at safety. Yep he picks off a
pass and the Pats get the ball back with three minutes to go. With time winding
down, Brady is reinserted into the game and back to pass. Suh beats his man and
hits Brady so hard that his face mask pops off. The ball gets fumbled backward
and in the complete melee, the refs decide that because Suh didn’t ask
permission, his hit was illegal, and the ball stays with the Pats. As things
quiet down, the whole world is watching at the fact that Brady is still down
and when he finally wakes, he is wondering where his side kick Robin is. As the
nation watches, the 99% cheer and the Patriot fans realize their reign is
ending. When the game comes back on, I switch channels because once again, I
don’t really care, but I do dream specific and big. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sunday. I wasn’t in a big hurry today so I got to the water a little late. I
jumped in one run and was a little frustrated when I didn’t get a single take.
I moved up to a group of fish that have been outdueling me for the last few
months and to my surprise, today they were eating. I picked one out and first
drift through, I watched him eat. I set the hook and his head came out of the
water and gave a big head shake. The spot is one of the more difficult places
to actually land a fish but I managed him to the net. I got back in place and
the remaining fish didn’t seem distracted. I hooked four more and got two of
them landed and then I started thinking about going after a fish that was Super
Fish Sunday worthy. After all, if you are going to fantasize, then do it big. We
have had a few people in the shop this last week showing off pics of a piggie
that was caught in town and I decide to head that way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When I got to the spot, I saw it was
prime and ready. I jumped into place and eagerly watched the first drift went
through. I put through another drift and the indicator shot down. My heart
began to race and immediately I could feel the power and girth in the fight. My
monster fish fantasy just began to flash through my head and then I felt the
absolutely miserable and dreaded “kerchunk”. It Was a total roundhouse kick to
my gut, I felt the same way the nation does every time a Patriot play goes to
review. After a second, I could still feel him but he was definitely now foul. I
thought maybe if I ever actually got him in, maybe I could just get a pic of
his tail swimming away. He then slipped completely and was gone. A sly little
grin appeared and now I felt a little like the nation when a Patriot play goes
to review and for the one time in history, they were correct. Sad and
frustrated and just a little sheepish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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catching fish all day long. Another spectacular day on our river. This may have
been the best January I have ever seen the river fish and it looks as if
February may be as awesome. Now its not easy fishing, but really good.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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before I sign off. Next Saturday, TU will be holding their annual Frostbite
Fishoff tourney in Pueblo. Other than really one P-town exception, anglers have
really given the competitors their space and I am sure they thank you. If you
are planning on fishing next Saturday, PLEASE fish below Pueblo Blvd. If you want
to learn something new, maybe get out for a while and watch a few of the
anglers tactics. I have it on good authority that one of the competitors is
part of the US team. Also, TU may still be looking for volunteers so if you
can, check with the Pueblo TU website.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I can’t believe how well the fish
are doing right now so it is a great time to get out and learn how to catch
more fish. I will have an opening late this week and middle of next week so get
your trips booked. As always, Connell, Cat, Winston, Rex and Suh, and The Drift
want to thank you for reading….</span><br />
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-83520499579957138892019-01-03T16:43:00.001-08:002019-01-03T18:51:06.340-08:00New Year, Same Awesome River!!!!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Hello
friends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly fishing adventures. I
wanted to start by wishing everyone a Happy New Year and hope that 2019 is your
best year ever. The last few weeks have been a little strange for me watching
more college football than I have watched in years. The house was really quiet
for the Holidays and although I really enjoyed the together time with Cat, I
was beginning to feel a little stir crazy. I figured the river would be crowded
today but there was no way I was going to spend another day wasted in front of
the T.V., so today's plan was to walk the river, look at fish, and occasionally throw
a fly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I got to the river a little after 11:00, and it already seemed crowded. I started walking up and noticed the dinks were
going crazy. I jumped in and the first ten or so were a blast. I started moving
and checking out all the rock piles and then I looked down and saw one of my
favorite Winter holes was open. I jumped in and after several drifts, the indicator
moved and it was on. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> My first thought was that it was a giant sucker but after
a few seconds I could feel the head shake. As he neared the surface, his cherry
red side flashed and I knew he was a special fish. What went through my head, was
Alex telling people that this is the time of the year when most people land
their biggest fish. I was fishing 6x and one 22 and two 24 midges so I was a
little nervous, but my Igniter won the battle. Now here is where thing got a
little funny and hoping its not an omen for the year. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> I moved into the shallows
with the fish and net in the water and removed the hook from his jaw. I snapped
a few pics of him in the net and then tried to move him next to the rod (the
winner), but he was a little difficult to get my hand around. After fidgeting
for a second, I got him in place and did two quick cluster pics, set him on the
net for a measurement and set him free. I was elated he measured off at
23 inches and I don’t remember the last time I caught a fish that big. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> The sun
was perfect for the pics and my fish was going to be the envy of the river. I
casted a few more times and hooked and landed a chunky 14 incher. As I was
releasing him a friend came up and we got to talking. I hate the old (check out
my phone) thing but I planning on showing it off anyway. I looked through my
pics and had to laugh, I had two pics in the net and a dozen or so pics of my
palm. I had to rethink the old joke about having a picture of my palm in my
wallet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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little longer and landed a few more nice fish and then it felt like they were
on to me. I headed down river and found another great winter hole open and I
jumped in. I hooked and lost two more tanks, and then finished by landing an
absolutely perfect 18 incher. What a great day on the river!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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has moved into complete winter conditions. What does that mean? The little fish
are extremely active for a few hours most afternoons and the big fish are
sitting in the slower and deeper runs. There were lots of people on the river
today but the spots where the fish are seemed to be open. I saw lots of midges
and a few bwo’s. We should be seeing the same conditions for the next six weeks
or so. If you are thinking about booking a trip, it’s a great time of the year
to work on technique and learn how to read our river, and I promise that if you
land a really big fish, I won’t screw up the pic. All fish today was on either
the New Moon or Chocolate Noon Midge. As always, Connell, Cat, and Winston want
to thank you for reading….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-58035120180816113532018-12-14T14:57:00.001-08:002018-12-14T14:57:24.526-08:00One Shot at Glory....<br />
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Hello fiends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly
Fishing Adventures. I wanted to tell a little story about my chance at glory. I
don’t talk about it much, but at one point in my life I was a pretty heavy
smoker. I quit in the spring of 1991 and after gaining 30 pounds in three months,
I knew I had to find something to keep my weight down. I began playing a little
basketball and keeping true to my personality, I was immediately hooked. I
started playing several nights a week and even though I couldn’t shoot worth a
darn, I loved playing D and outworking the big guys on the boards. I worked on
my shot over the years and finally began to feel pretty comfortable shooting
the rock. I began playing in city league and slab league and the competition
was addicting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">One season while playing with one of the best teams in the
league, I got my chance. It was a back and forth game all evening long and it
seemed the last team with the ball was going to win. Our team was up one and
with about fifteen seconds left and the other teamed got a lay-up. We didn’t
have a T.O. and began to push the ball up the court. I made my way to the wing
and our point guard started to drive, he had been unstoppable all night. His
path to the rim was blocked and he quickly drew a double team and the ball came
flying out to me. We were down to six seconds and so I felt for the seams,
jumped and gave the little flick of my wrists. The ball came out with the perfect
backspin and I held the follow through. It was as if time had stopped and all I
could hear was my heartbeat as the ball was nearing the rim. I heard a loud
clank, and the ball hit the back of the rim. The ball bounced straight in the
air and then off the front of the rim. One of our players grabbed the rebound but
the buzzer had sounded before he was able to get off another shot. I was
devastated, I think it was the only shot I had missed that night but it was my
chance at glory. We finished out the season without a loss and beat the same
team in the playoffs by 20, but the one miss was the shot I couldn’t get out of
my head and I never had a that shot for glory again. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The last few trips to the river have made me think about that
missed shot from many years ago. One of the best things about writing the blog
is that I basically have a diary of fishing conditions over the last several
years. I know I have heard a lot of people recently talk about the low water
this year being why the river is acting so technically finicky. Now I know the
fish are a little more packed in than usual but more often that not, this time
of the year you have to make the first shot count. Yesterday I fished with my
brother and after I got him set up, I moved to the tail end of the run and made
my first cast. The drift was perfect and after about ten feet the indicator
shot down. Today, in my second stop, I took an extra second to examine the
water and when ready, I made a long cast and let the river take the indicator.
It was another long drift and at the tail end, I caught my fish of the day. I
spent another half hour in that run and only managed one more dink that ate the
fly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">This is my guide trip for this time of the year. When you get
into a run to fish don’t be over anxious. Take a second to figure out how you
want your flies to drift through the spot and secondly make sure you have
enough line to use. I can’t overstate enough how important that first drift is
this time of the year. One poor drift and the big fish are out of there. I have
plenty of openings over the next few weeks so if you want to get out and try
some really fun and technical fishing, give me or the shop a call. If you catch
one of the piggies right now, you have earned it. I still fret over that missed
shot so many years back and even if I had made it, my life would not have
changed a bit. Today when I need that shot of glory, I make the first drift
perfect. As always, Connell, Cat and Winston want to thank you for reading….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-69020284364789668212018-12-03T22:38:00.000-08:002018-12-03T22:38:02.639-08:00End of the Season.....<br />
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friends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady fly fishing Adventures. I
have been wanting to write this blog for the last few weeks but have had a hard
time finding a connection, todays trip to the river cleared it up. As most of
our readers know, I am both blessed and cursed to be a Husker fan. At one point,
the Huskers were the envy of every college football fan in America, but as of
late, my team has really fallen on hard times. This year was going to be
different, our Prodigal Son coach was back and the hope of a “real” football
team was back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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worse. Opening weekend, I got to spend with my son fishing and then back to his
home waiting for an opening win. New coach, new QB and a new season, I could hardly
contain my anticipation. The game kicked off and then quickly went into a
weather delay. We waited and waited and after several hours, it was announced the game was canceled. The following week, CU came to town with a game already under
its belt and the during the first half, you could really tell that it was the
Huskers first game. It was fun to watch, and really felt like the Huskers were
on the right track and then, the new QB got hurt. The next several games looked
like the Huskers of the last few years and then finally, in week seven, things
began to change. The offense began to click and the D became serviceable. They
won four out of their last six but came up short in getting back to a bowl
game. The season had plenty of highs and plenty of lows. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in, I’m not sure if football has always been this way, but modern football really
doesn’t have an off season, and this is the time of the year when both the
Huskers and fly fishermen can get better. There was definitely improvement
throughout the season but this is now the time to really get back to being
dominant. First is recruiting, my wife can tell you that the last several years
I have probably spent more time reading and following recruiting than actually watching
football itself. Now I’m not a coach but I really enjoy watching recruiting
highlight videos just to see how great the new recruits will be. Yesterday the
Huskers got a commit from a giant defensive end and after watching his film, I
can’t wait to watch him terrorize QB’s the next several years. Another way the
players get better in the offseason is with workouts and technical training. The
players won’t be back in front of huge crowds until Spring but they are already
back in the weight room getting stronger and I’m sure the QB’s and receivers
are already running drills.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Today I went to the river and
started in one of my favorite runs. On my second drift my indicator bounced and
I set, I could feel the fish but he very quickly popped off. A few more drifts
and then I landed my fish of the day, he was only about eighteen inches but the
day was just beginning. I fished that run for another half hour and only hooked
one more smaller fish and I knew this was not going to be the day I was hoping for.
At that point it hit me, like my Huskers not going to a bowl game, maybe I should
just spend the day getting better. Now lifting weights is not going to help my
fishing but really paying attention to my technique can. I next walked into an
area that gives me a chance to observe fish, not quite like watching recruiting
videos but if you take the time to watch fish, you can learn so much. This
morning the fish seemed to be holding in slack water and barely moving. I
headed up river and began to watch a few fish move into feeding lanes and then
I worked on how I could get the best drift to them. I continued to cover water
and when the BWO’s began to hatch, I started looking to see if any bigger fish
were rising. I saw one that seemed a little bigger than the rest and after
getting into position I dropped the flies perfectly in front of him. The fly
only moved a few inches and he grabbed it. He was only about thirteen inches
but there is something special about landing a natural fish on a dry. The hatch
was short lived and as I headed back toward the car, I couldn’t take my eyes
off the river. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The last week or so I have heard
many people talk about how difficult the river has been. We should still see BWO’s
for the next few weeks and some days should still be good. If your fishing prowess
is not where you want it to be, maybe now would be a great time to book a
guide. Spotting fish and seeing how they act and in what type of water will give
you a whole new appreciation for fish. When it comes to technique, you can
never know it all. Even as a guide, it is always fun learning something new.
Now is the time to get bet better. As a husker fan, the glory of the spring
game is just around the corner and as a fly fisherman, the fish coming out of
their winter holding spots is just around the corner. Fish this morning were
eating FOD’s and the Darth Baetis, the sippers were eating Cat’s Zombie Apocalypse
fly. Also, I have noticed that the blog is disappearing on some Facebook pages.
If you love the blog and don’t ever want to miss a post then please subscribe
to my blog page. It is simple and I promise I will never sell your info. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get your trip booked now and learn why you
catch or don’t catch fish. As always, Connell, Cat, Winston want to thank you
for reading…….</span><br />
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<br />Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391541163315683480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-11340532984612777822018-11-14T18:35:00.000-08:002018-11-14T18:35:31.413-08:00Tis the Season.......<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Hello Friends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly
Fishing Adventures. We have talked a little about it in the past but since I am
such a difficult person to buy presents for, Cat and I very rarely exchange
Christmas gifts. With that being said, it doesn’t stop the constant flow of
gifts and oddities that friends and clients bring Cat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the latest oddities was a dead
rattlesnake that one of our friends brought her. I truly hope that our home
never becomes a crime scene because there is no telling what CSI people would
find in our home and buried around our yard. Anyways, the rattlesnake has yet
to make it to the yard and has been sitting in our garage in an open box. The
funny thing is that even though I know exactly where it is and that it has been
dead for at least a few weeks, every time I walk near it or reach over it, I
catch it out of the corner of my eye and it makes me jump. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">If you are looking forward to the Holiday season and are
thinking about gifts for friends and family, …and if you don’t have a dead
rattlesnake to give, then maybe the perfect gift for fly fishermen are guide
trips. Even after being a guide for several years, I still learn something new each
time I book a guide. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I have recently been able to expand my guiding horizons by having the ability
to be booked both through the Drift, and also now Angler’s Covey in Colorado
Springs. So, if you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the novice
or even seasoned Fly Fisherman, give the gift of a Guide Trip. Trips can be
booked online as well as by phone and please ask for Connell. I promise I will
do everything I can to make it the best gift you have ever given. As always,
thanks for reading……<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />O'Grady Fly Fishing Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13263480270459048330noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164564487511912771.post-58029550866122949402018-11-08T15:42:00.000-08:002018-11-08T15:42:10.650-08:00Hook Sets.......<br />
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Hello
friends and thanks for checking in at the O’Grady Fly Fishing Adventures. I
wanted to write this blog today because on the way to the river I began to feel
a little somber. Now how in the world can a guy be heading to go fishing feel a
little sad, well its because I once again thought about how much I enjoy
guiding. This Fall has been one of the best guiding seasons I have had, and it
hit me that today I was on my own. The last two days I have watched client fish
come out of the water, and my heart has nearly jumped out of my chest. Tuesday,
we had an eighteen or so incher completely breach and yesterday we had a brown
well over twenty come completely out of the water as if to say, I’ll show me
mine, now whats you got! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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river and hit a lot of structure that I normally bypass. When I first hit the sidewalk
and looked down at the river, I noticed a big redd that was hosting several
browns. I wanted to point them out but after looking around, I was by myself. I
watched them for a while and then headed up river. I stepped into the first run
and my first drift hooked a fish, he was only about thirteen inches but I was
on the board. I hooked five more in that run but none of them made it to my
net. I walked up to the next run and lost two more fish. I continued to make my
way up and finally I hooked one that got my attention. It was a quick battle
that made my reel scream for a second and then he popped off as well. I began to
question my abilities and I started wondering why I kept losing them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over the years, I have noticed that one of the
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I was making good hook sets but decided next run I would really pay attention. The
next drift hooked and landed a dink and then the next drift was a quick take
and the fish was gone. I casted a few more times and then noticed something
didn’t look right. My line had been sheared off right below my egg. I walked to
the next run and while re-rigging, I could feel my annoyance beginning to grow.
I knew this run had a snag but, I also thought it was usually good for a fish
or two. On the first drift my indicator jumped and another fish was off. I knew
the hook set was good and just scratched m head. I casted again and my
indicator sunk, I snapped up the rod and felt a thud. It was the snag. I stretched
my arm out above the snag but it wouldn’t pop loose. I hopped off the weir and with
my line stretched out, I walked down and as far and across as I could, trying
to pop it loose. It began to get to deep and I had to turn back. I thought
about just breaking the line but I had just finished putting on new flies. Now
I was determined and decided to try to get above the snag. I don’t think anyone
was watching but if they were, they may have thought I was doing some sort of
Pagan ritual like the kids circling the May Pole. I got all the way around and
crawled back up and over the weir and after getting as deep as I felt comfortable,
I stretched my arm all the way out and jiggled. I began to think why in the
heck does an up-river hook-set come out of a stupid fish mouth but gets stuck on
a stupid rock .........and then it popped loose. Makes sense and all is well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then back down hooking several and landing some and then finished the day
catching dinks on a dry. The day was great but just not the same as sharing it
guiding. I absolutely love guiding, not enough to do it for free, I still have
to keep the lights on. If you are thinking about booking a trip, I would
suggest you get it done now, our busy season is just around the corner. You can
always book the old-fashioned way and call the shop or me, but now the shop has
the ability to book on line from our web site. It was just over a year ago when
Stan landed the 24 inch brownie and the season is upon us. As always, Connell,
Cat, Winston. And the Drift Fly Shop want to thank you for reading…..</span><br />
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