I think Gek was referring to Tennessee, which is also in the south. I know this because I was born a Yankee – of course I never realized my Yankee status until I traveled in the south – and yes Tennesseeans refer to Ohioans as “Yankees”. See, I was raised to believe the Civil War ended in 1865, but in the south…

Definitely.

As for the “Millenium Slaw Dog” the question is not one of tastiness as it is culinary purity. There can be only one Slaw Dog, and believe me, it doesn’t involve vinaigrette.

Imagine the pining faces of the children who are told their clueluess parents are making them slaw dogs. Now imagine their hopeful eyes turning clouded and angry when they’re handed this Yuppie facsimilie of a Slaw Dog. That’s a year of therapy right there.

BTW – the “Fish Coffin” thing seems to have hit a nerve on several fly fishing blogs on the Internet. Guess we all wanna go in style, and why not go in fish style? (Helpful hint: if you decide to start your own blog, don’t use Blogger…).

– Dave

Not sure about this whole Mississippi connection. Though Tennessee does share the “doubled letter” phenomenon with our brethren across the Mighty, I have a hard time including them in the South. I’m no historian and don’t have a map of the Mason Dixon line, so maybe someone can enlighten me on that aspect. All I know is that some of the most beautiful women in the world are gathered in the state of Miss…Home of the Millennium Slaw Dog. That has to count for something.

I spent a good part of the evening teaching a class of very young trout how to reject artificial flies. Most of them received A’s. And the larger fish were playing hooky. A few pink mayflies were out, but it was a quiet night, a good one for just sitting, drinking a brew or two, and enjoying the country…which is also what I did…

There was a distinct lack of stone flies, but I’m hoping to see some when I come up later in the month. Until then, I’m going to try tying a golden stone that looks injured, a big easy meal for those of us in the animal kingdom who enjoy that sort of thing. Suggestions are welcome. Happy fishing, Will

A buddy of mine from Salem OR area is coming down next weekend for a few days of fishing. We’ve already decided to concentrate our efforts on the Pit which is fishable now. We may give the McCloud a go too.

Yes I will be using a bamboo rod on the Pit! It’s my own version of an “Upper Sac Special”…… aka a beater type of cane rod…….

Brian

It’s a great plan, but typically the river flows decline pretty slowly. We’re a ways from 1000 cfs, and there is stil a ton of snow up there. Next weekend? No way.

Good news is we’ve got a good start on 2000 cfs, and once it falls below that, more water becomes fishable.

Keep sharpening those hooks…

If this continues, then the river could be down to about 1000 cfs by next weekend. That would be awesome!

Brian

Come back and post again.

I hope I remember to stop by often.