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Title: Other stuff when rivers are blown
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on November 16, 2009, 06:49:24 PM: Its obvious that we all share the passion for fishing. What do you do when rivers are blown? What are your other hobbies?

For me its all about fitness ( but most know that already ) I will be in the gym for 2-3 hours. I also enjoy a good hike and running.
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Post by: Fish Assassin on November 16, 2009, 06:59:39 PM: Preparing for the upcoming steelhead season tying rigs, leaders and flies.
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Post by: BCfisherman97 on November 16, 2009, 07:03:01 PM: I am playing basketball and as Fish Assassin said getting ready for the steelhead season, tying rigs, leaders and planning my fishing circuts.
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Post by: Blackgivesway2blue on November 16, 2009, 07:04:38 PM: Writing music and playing guitar ;D
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Post by: HOOK on November 16, 2009, 07:09:19 PM: seeing as i have tied alot of steely flies i have been tying lots of chironies and stuff for the upcoming spring ;D

I also have a 6month old that keeps me pretty busy ;D ;D
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Post by: hue-nut on November 16, 2009, 07:12:40 PM: focus on work and making money, fishing is really my only hobby/sport. Also spending lots of good time with wife and two babies, although I still do that when I am fishing
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Post by: bbronswyk2000 on November 16, 2009, 07:45:28 PM: Quote from: fisherforever on November 16, 2009, 07:02:00 PM
Cutthroat BB, you know where to look >:(

Ya but why so mad Gord?
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Post by: yakideath12 on November 16, 2009, 08:21:59 PM: taking pictures of blown out rivers?

(http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq354/yakideath12/001.jpg)
(http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq354/yakideath12/003.jpg)
Title: Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on November 16, 2009, 08:25:18 PM: Quote from: fisherforever on November 16, 2009, 08:00:13 PM
Sorry BB, hit the wrong smilie, fixed now. ;D

Thats better ;)

I will be getting all my cutthroat gear together this weekend. No fishing just getting it ready. Gotta get me some flesh flies and some more egg patterns.
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Post by: Funeral Of Hearts on November 16, 2009, 09:11:24 PM: Tying flies and tinkering with my reef tank.
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Post by: nickredway on November 16, 2009, 09:13:01 PM: Quote from: yakideath12 on November 16, 2009, 08:21:59 PM
taking pictures of blown out rivers?

(http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq354/yakideath12/001.jpg)
(http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq354/yakideath12/003.jpg)
Was the river actually up that high or was it flooded in there?
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Post by: funfisher on November 16, 2009, 09:15:09 PM: I like to play a little poker now and then.
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Post by: salmonlover on November 16, 2009, 09:37:28 PM: improving on the guitar, piano and bass. after the lessons i usually try to compose my music.
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Post by: leadbelly on November 16, 2009, 09:47:41 PM: training for a half marathon, working on learning acoustic guitar, looking for work, going to as many concerts as I can.
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Post by: maxmagic on November 16, 2009, 10:23:09 PM: idk man..i sit my butt at home at watch movies everyday..didnot even wanna go out for crabbing and stuff
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Post by: Geff_t on November 16, 2009, 10:42:28 PM: physio, then physio and then more physio. :(
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Post by: Every Day on November 16, 2009, 10:55:18 PM: I just moved so.....

I sit here with my backroads mapbook, look at all the creek names and type them into a fish distribution database. Then I mark em down on google earth and write up driections on how to get there and go exploring on weekends ;D I also write up places of interest on the flows in case fishing is slow (ie waterfalls, bridges, canyons, etc).
I have also been tying up lots of coho and cutty patterns (flesh and eggs patterns as well as minnow patterns) to keep me preoccupied while Im waiting to go try them out on the cutties and bows out here.

Other than that my boring weekends lately have consisted of fishing a little bit on my fav river out here (only achieving 1 coho and 3 cutties in the last 4 trips but I guess thats better than nothing) and checking out a suspension bridge, 2 waterfalls and a couple smaller creeks and stocked lakes close to home for when I get REALLY bored and need a quick fix. Also did a little bit of hiking for a few hours just scouting out more of a river and takin pics for steely season.

(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/EveryDay_fishing/Island%20Exploring/PB110091.jpg)

(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq336/EveryDay_fishing/Island%20Exploring/PB080138.jpg)
Title: Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
Post by: firstlight on November 16, 2009, 11:13:53 PM: Have just got into tying flies and is very easy to spend two hours making a mess and hopefully end up with a fly or two at the end.
I also like to play guitar.
Golf is also a regular thing but with this rain it wont be happening.
Nothing really changes much around here.
Rain or no rain.
Title: Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
Post by: yakideath12 on November 16, 2009, 11:40:17 PM: Quote from: nickredway on November 16, 2009, 09:13:01 PM
Was the river actually up that high or was it flooded in there?

flooded. you see it on cbc news they were taking a shot there today.
Title: Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
Post by: living_blind on November 16, 2009, 11:44:53 PM: I spend a lot of time on fish wizard. Take notes of different creeks and rivers, check the topography, types of species, length and size, and from there decide if they are worth exploring.

I've found many great out of the way creeks where I never see another soul and have great fishing all to myself with the help of that site. On the flip side, I also get skunked a lot.
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Post by: jon5hill on November 17, 2009, 03:18:52 AM: Fish lakes!
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Post by: DavidD on November 17, 2009, 06:56:03 AM: Trying to finish the renos I started in the spring/early summer before the next fishing season. ;D

Else I can't go :'(
Title: Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
Post by: Rp3Flyfisher on November 17, 2009, 09:44:17 AM: Quote from: bbronswyk2000 on November 16, 2009, 06:49:24 PM
Its obvious that we all share the passion for fishing. What do you do when rivers are blown? What are your other hobbies?

For me its all about fitness ( but most know that already ) I will be in the gym for 2-3 hours. I also enjoy a good hike and running.

For me, its Fly Tying first off, then Ball Hockey. I use to play mens Ball Hockey (15 years) but due to 4 knee surgeries I can't play anymore. Because of this I have been coaching kids for 6 years now and LOVE it. I am the Incoming President of Surrey Minor Ball Hockey for kids 5-19 and we have 700+ kids, and I have a BLAST with it.

And when there is no rain, GOLF, GOLF, GOLF

Rick
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Post by: DragonSpeed on November 17, 2009, 10:39:01 AM: Photography & Halo 3
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Post by: Steelhawk on November 17, 2009, 11:22:23 AM: Playing my acoustic guitar, watching hockey, NBA, NFL, golf, tennis & what have u sports. Also do some Forex trading to make some $$$. :D
Of course, going shopping and carrying groceries for the wife... ;D
Title: Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
Post by: Sterling C on November 17, 2009, 01:13:51 PM: Getting caught up on all my house work that I've been putting off for the last two months :-\

I finally gave my smoker a top to bottom cleaning for the first time...well.....ever.

Although, with the lack of rain all day today, I may very well be back out on the river by tomorrow. ;D
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Post by: Matt on November 17, 2009, 01:23:10 PM: Outside of fishing, I like to hike, camp, check out out of the way places in my truck, generally be outside. Enjoy cooking too, specifically BBQing. I've dabbled in welding and built some stuff for my truck. Woodworking if I have something useful to build. Started making a wooden boat a bunch of years ago, but it never really went anywhere once my summers filled up with work, girlfriends, road trips. Other than that, work and uni take up most of my time.
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Post by: DionJL on November 17, 2009, 01:33:52 PM: If the rivers are blown then I'll either head up to Whistler to mark down a couple days on the seasons pass or I just take it easy and watch tv and play video games.
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Post by: Trophy Fisher on November 17, 2009, 05:51:21 PM: Fly Tying, working on my aluminum boat and this weekend rebuilding my 20H.P. Johnston
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Post by: hookme on November 17, 2009, 06:24:50 PM: Badminton 4X a week
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Post by: chris gadsden on November 18, 2009, 11:30:27 AM: Quote from: hookme on November 17, 2009, 06:24:50 PM
Badminton 4X a week
Me too. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: johnny on November 18, 2009, 12:29:02 PM: We're moving next monday.. plus basically 2 full time jobs sooo yup, more than occupied! Things significantly slow down in the new year though!!!
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Post by: fish007 on November 18, 2009, 12:38:59 PM: Watch the website to hook something
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Post by: hue-nut on November 18, 2009, 05:58:43 PM: Quote from: fisherforever on November 18, 2009, 05:54:08 PM
So are posts just trolls?

for Fishoo7 they are!
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Post by: Jace on November 18, 2009, 07:05:17 PM: Reading the form and playing mw2!
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Post by: rides bike to work on November 18, 2009, 07:17:45 PM: Hunt
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Post by: devon42 on November 18, 2009, 07:45:38 PM: airsoft, play drums and then c.o.d modern warefare 2 haha and dream about steelheading.
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Post by: CALI 2 B.C. on November 19, 2009, 08:51:37 AM: I have a saltwater tank 2 american staffordshire terriors a bearded dragon 4 leopard geckos 2 of which are a breeding pair a couple cats and 2 young sons.So when im not doing anything related to what ive mentioned i do alot of exploring geography of this province via the internet and im a huge philadelphia eagles fan i watch EVERY game.I also spend some time playing my playstation 3 mostly madden10 a lil socom and some COD.I also read up on the news in northern california where im from and i just discovered there is a king salmon season that just opened up in my favorite river the sacramento that just opened up on the 16th man its making me homesick this was always my most productive time for salmon i had a annual fishing trip on thanksgiving day that i miss alot.So if anybody has any business or otherwise in norcal i suggest you try the sac river.Im done babbeling on lol next.. ;D
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Post by: armytruck on November 19, 2009, 12:32:48 PM: Now that I 'm not hittin the sack early on the weekend , my wife is making sure that I am on top of things ;D ......... to do list ;) .
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Post by: tim3500 on November 20, 2009, 12:24:17 AM: GO HUNTING !!!
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Post by: Fisherama on November 20, 2009, 12:28:02 AM: Writing songs and recording them. Looks like we have a lot of musicians in the forum, we should get together and compose some new material for Rod's video diaries :P
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Post by: mastercaster on November 20, 2009, 05:13:45 PM: Curl up by the fire with a romance novel, hot bubble baths with aroma candles, watch soaps.....ya, right!

Hit the gym, watch hockey and other tv, and think about what I want to eat next. If I was smart, though, I should see what I can do for my wife so I can continue to go fishing as often as I do!
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Post by: fintail1 on November 20, 2009, 05:37:05 PM: tv, soccer, hockey, squash, quadin, gonna be hittin whistler as soon as possible with seasons pass (perhaps check out squish on the way), usually tyi flies, playing cs, and writing songs on guitar/drums. suprised how many musicians are on here, good to see other people be exploren their musical creativity
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Post by: Rodney on November 20, 2009, 05:37:22 PM: We are all going to see "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" tomorrow since the weather just got nastier.
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Post by: bbronswyk2000 on November 20, 2009, 05:43:03 PM: Quote from: Rodney on November 20, 2009, 05:37:22 PM
We are all going to see "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" tomorrow since the weather just got nastier.

Not my thing. I want to see " The Blind Side " based on a real life NFL player who was homeless as a kid and taken in by total strangers.
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Post by: Rodney on November 20, 2009, 05:45:39 PM: Robert Pattinson?? No?? Come on!

I forgot a ;D in my last post.

"The Blind Side" looks pretty good too. :)
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Post by: CALI 2 B.C. on November 21, 2009, 09:06:04 AM: Ill definately go watch the blind side too.
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Post by: obie1fish on November 21, 2009, 06:31:26 PM: You mean besides perusing the amazing annals of "Fishing with Rod"? Heresy of heresies!

_{ok.. I live at my kids' hockey rinks.} :-\
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Post by: BigFisher on November 21, 2009, 06:48:44 PM: When the rivers are blown, I turn into an internet forum troll. ;)
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Post by: drock31 on November 21, 2009, 07:40:25 PM: Quote from: devon42 on November 18, 2009, 07:45:38 PM
airsoft, play drums and then c.o.d modern warefare 2 haha and dream about steelheading.
Same with me. Also I have a 2 month old daughter Nd lots of home renos to deal with. And golf when the weather is good
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Post by: troutbreath on November 21, 2009, 09:56:39 PM: I try and teach my pug new tricks other than eating/sleeping and peeing on the furniture. When not doing that I play instuments and computer games, drink beer and look for deals on wings and fried fish.
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Post by: Blackgivesway2blue on November 21, 2009, 10:48:25 PM: Quote from: troutbreath on November 21, 2009, 09:56:39 PM
I try and teach my pug new tricks other than eating/sleeping and peeing on the furniture. When not doing that I play instuments and computer games, drink beer and look for deals on wings and fried fish.

is that why ur avatars a pug???
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Post by: troutbreath on November 22, 2009, 08:47:54 AM: is that why ur avatars a pug???

yep :)
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Post by: HOOK on November 22, 2009, 03:20:38 PM: your pug still pees in the house :o mine is 3yrs old and hasnt had a pee accident for a long time. he is weird though cause he holds it forever, especially if it raining out LOL he does still crap in the kitchen once in awhile if he wont go out before bed (also cause of rain)
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Post by: Every Day on November 22, 2009, 04:03:45 PM: I get bored and make fishing videos lol....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfFDiTNvalA (Hopefully they dont take the music out) ;D
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Post by: joeyroach on November 22, 2009, 05:39:26 PM: Quote from: fintail1 on November 20, 2009, 05:37:05 PM
tv, soccer, hockey, squash, quadin, gonna be hittin whistler as soon as possible with seasons pass (perhaps check out squish on the way), usually tyi flies, playing cs, and writing songs on guitar/drums. suprised how many musicians are on here, good to see other people be exploren their musical creativity

I was "blown" away by how many people are interested and playing guitar. I to spend some of my free time playing acoustic guitar. Other time is spent with 3 year old son, can't wait till he is old enough for the flow.
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Post by: salmonlover on November 24, 2009, 09:43:31 PM: Quote from: Fisherama on November 20, 2009, 12:28:02 AM
Writing songs and recording them. Looks like we have a lot of musicians in the forum, we should get together and compose some new material for Rod's video diaries :P

as long if rod doesn't mind the guitars tuned down and overdriven ;D
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Post by: Blackgivesway2blue on November 24, 2009, 10:01:09 PM: Quote from: salmonlover on November 24, 2009, 09:43:31 PM
as long if rod doesn't mind the guitars tuned down and overdriven ;D

Hell ya man METAL all they way, up the irons \,,/ ;D \,,/
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Post by: troutbreath on November 24, 2009, 10:20:30 PM: Quote from: HOOK on November 22, 2009, 03:20:38 PM
your pug still pees in the house :o mine is 3yrs old and hasnt had a pee accident for a long time. he is weird though cause he holds it forever, especially if it raining out LOL he does still crap in the kitchen once in awhile if he wont go out before bed (also cause of rain)

From what I understand he's also the gaurdian to the gateway from hell. :-\ Does his own "air guitar" thing too. Just from the other end. :P
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Post by: CALI 2 B.C. on November 25, 2009, 07:47:59 PM: Seems like alot of us play MW2 its a decent fix when you cant fish. :)
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Post by: HOOK on November 26, 2009, 02:07:57 AM: troutbreath - if your pug is anything like mine then he tries his best to rule the household >:( jsut ask my girlfriend how fast he steals her chair when she gets up to do anything LOL ;D

didnt i run into you at Green Timbers once in the spring time ??
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Post by: troutbreath on November 26, 2009, 10:21:53 AM: Yep and you had Mikey showing my dog who's boss. :)
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Post by: HOOK on November 26, 2009, 12:40:32 PM: OK i remember now (sort of) Mikey tends to try and show everyone he is boss ::) even huge dogs, that is until they chase him LOL
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Post by: troutbreath on November 26, 2009, 10:02:58 PM: pug meets fish wallpaper

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/troutbreath/fishpug.jpg)