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Geff_t

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Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
« Reply #15 on: November 16, 2009, 10:42:28 PM »
physio, then physio and then more physio.  :(
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Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
« Reply #16 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.



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Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
« Reply #17 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.
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Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
« Reply #18 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.
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Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
« Reply #19 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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Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
« Reply #20 on: November 17, 2009, 03:18:52 AM »
Fish lakes!
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Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
« Reply #21 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  :'(
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Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
« Reply #22 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

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Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
« Reply #23 on: November 17, 2009, 10:39:01 AM »
Photography & Halo 3
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Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
« Reply #24 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
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Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
« Reply #25 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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Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
« Reply #26 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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Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
« Reply #27 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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Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
« Reply #28 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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Re: Other stuff when rivers are blown
« Reply #29 on: November 17, 2009, 06:24:50 PM »
Badminton 4X a week
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