Not So Pro 3

[3browns]

Morning men, -1 F supposedly headed to 21 F, we shall see

Coffee and getting stuff together to go to Homer for a few days to visit the granddaughters

 

[3browns]

#16 was my limit back when I could see well enough to tie
Now I’d need to do everything under a big magnifying lamp.
Still have all the stuff, just haven’t used it in years.

I can still tie down to 22 but need 2X cheaters and lots of patience

There isn't the need for size 22 flies up here, but I lived and fished in several places with ultra selective trout that could get picky enough that it called for 22

These days about the smallest I tie on a regular basis is 16 drys for Grayling

I don't fish for salmon as much as I used to simply because it is harder each year to escape the crowds

I would rather fish small dry flies for Grayling with one of my bamboo fly rods and not have a bunch of slobs breathing down my neck

#grumpyoldfisherman

 

[3browns]

A friend was going to let his dog out yesterday morning, he decided to wait a while.
Trees start 30' past the side of the house.
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That's a bit close for comfort.

The one turned sideways looks like a coyote but the one facing head on sure looks wolfy to me

Almost has Husky facial markings/coloring

 

[Loony661]

The one turned sideways looks like a coyote but the one facing head on sure looks wolfy to me

Almost has Husky facial markings/coloring

I thought the same thing.

 

[Loony661]

What species do you all usually cut up there?

Most common are Red Oak, White Oak, Black Walnut, and Hard Maple.

This job I’ll be starting tomorrow is a Black Walnut job. Been cutting mixed hardwoods all winter so far.

 

[Dustin4185]

Most common are Red Oak, White Oak, Black Walnut, and Hard Maple.

This job I’ll be starting tomorrow is a Black Walnut job. Been cutting mixed hardwoods all winter so far.

I couldn’t remember what was up your way. The only time I’ve been there was in Scouts and we went to Ely, MN. I was 13 then so I didn’t pay too much attention to timber, lol.

 

[Mastermind]

It's been a while since I last bought carbide burrs from the US, probably 7-8 years ago, where do your guys buy quality burrs these days?
@Mastermind

Buckeye Carbide is the company I use.

 

[Tor R]

Buckeye Carbide is the company I use.

Thanks mate, that's what I had used before, needed to refresh my brain cells.

 

[cowroy]

Friday, brother you are confuzzeled, lol. Must be “your” Friday. I’d let you borrow one but you moved too far off. I don’t like going to “west” TN. That’s anywhere in TN in the central time zone to me, lol.

Yes. My Friday. Careful I’ve got contacts pretty high up in Nashville. I think you’d be a pretty good fit at Old Hickory WMA. Then we could help each other cut firewood for the winter

 

[Loony661]

I couldn’t remember what was up your way. The only time I’ve been there was in Scouts and we went to Ely, MN. I was 13 then so I didn’t pay too much attention to timber, lol.

That’s funny! And cool though, that you were that far north. Minnesota’s tree species change drastically from where I am, in the south eastern corner along the Mississippi River, to the northern forests. Up there it’s a lot of poplar (Aspen - no tulip variety) birch, and of course white pine.

 

[Dustin4185]

Yes. My Friday. Careful I’ve got contacts pretty high up in Nashville. I think you’d be a pretty good fit at Old Hickory WMA. Then we could help each other cut firewood for the winter

Too close to the central office! I like being out here by myself!

 

[Dustin4185]

That’s funny! And cool though, that you were that far north. Minnesota’s tree species change drastically from where I am, in the south eastern corner along the Mississippi River, to the northern forests. Up there it’s a lot of poplar (Aspen - no tulip variety) birch, and of course white pine.

We did 14 days in BWCA and Quetico in Canada. Best experience I had in scouts. I figured it changed a lot across the state. Sounds like you all have similar to us.

 

[Wonkydonkey]

That sycamore got done ….. it was a hard pollard …and the ladder took a beating on the last stem

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

Morena E Hoas.
A bit of packing and then it's time to get this kid on the road.
Keep safe ay.