Comments on: Alpers Owens River Ranch Being Sold: Fishing No Longer Permitted http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/ Fly Fishing the Upper Sacramento River : Tom Chandler's Fly Fishing Life : Fly Rods are the Measure of Life Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:07:50 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Clark http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/comment-page-1/#comment-60630 Clark Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:21:09 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/#comment-60630 What a wonderful place. I can remember going there as a kid with Alice running the place. At one point she could hardly see, but she still drove all over the ranch. What a wonderful woman and how sad I am that I can't share the place with my son... What a wonderful place. I can remember going there as a kid with Alice running the place. At one point she could hardly see, but she still drove all over the ranch. What a wonderful woman and how sad I am that I can’t share the place with my son…

]]> By: weston http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/comment-page-1/#comment-58333 weston Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:47:33 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/#comment-58333 what's next - the Big Springs Camp Ground? is there anyplace left? what’s next – the Big Springs Camp Ground? is there anyplace left?

]]> By: James http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/comment-page-1/#comment-56603 James Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:22:25 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/#comment-56603 I never leave blogs- but htis is tragic! I knew the father Bill Alpers from 40 + years ago. When Arcularius was sold that was bad but this is tragic. Alpers was one of the last and maybe only one that still held water rights - DWP didnt get them. I fished the first year Bill cut the "ditch" So long................ I never leave blogs- but htis is tragic! I knew the father Bill Alpers from 40 + years ago. When Arcularius was sold that was bad but this is tragic. Alpers was one of the last and maybe only one that still held water rights – DWP didnt get them. I fished the first year Bill cut the “ditch” So long…………….

]]> By: Asi http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/comment-page-1/#comment-53177 Asi Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:22:28 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/#comment-53177 anyone remember Larry? with Scotty the Wonder Horse? anyone remember Larry? with Scotty the Wonder Horse?

]]> By: West to the Owens River « PlanetTrout http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/comment-page-1/#comment-43203 West to the Owens River « PlanetTrout Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:15:28 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/#comment-43203 [...] Arcularius Ranch was full so I went back up the road to the Owens River Ranch and checked in for five days. I began fishing with my Winston since the headwaters are rather [...] [...] Arcularius Ranch was full so I went back up the road to the Owens River Ranch and checked in for five days. I began fishing with my Winston since the headwaters are rather [...]

]]> By: Jason http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/comment-page-1/#comment-30997 Jason Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:11:12 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/#comment-30997 Well, recognize that Tim and Pam Alpers are very good people. They understand better than anyone the position they were in. And I know it wasn't a casual decision for them. As I understand it, Tim could have taken 3 times more money by a commercial developer. Instead, he opted for the single buyer helping to guarantee the land wouldn't be developed. Well, recognize that Tim and Pam Alpers are very good people. They understand better than anyone the position they were in. And I know it wasn’t a casual decision for them. As I understand it, Tim could have taken 3 times more money by a commercial developer. Instead, he opted for the single buyer helping to guarantee the land wouldn’t be developed.

]]> By: luke http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/comment-page-1/#comment-30957 luke Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:14:46 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/#comment-30957 Its funny though i met the young dude, (who lived there) that would come out and fish with me and my cousins. he was the nicest man i have ever met. i just dont get why you would sell such a cool place to the uptight next door neighbors. they are only a private cabins! thats just a horriable mistake on Tim. p.s. i like cabin 5 the best. or whatever was the biggest one. My favorite and it also had the best spot on the river 20 steps away Its funny though i met the young dude, (who lived there) that would come out and fish with me and my cousins. he was the nicest man i have ever met. i just dont get why you would sell such a cool place to the uptight next door neighbors. they are only a private cabins! thats just a horriable mistake on Tim. p.s. i like cabin 5 the best. or whatever was the biggest one. My favorite and it also had the best spot on the river 20 steps away

]]> By: Tom Chandler http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/comment-page-1/#comment-30946 Tom Chandler Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:20:15 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/#comment-30946 It's tough to top repeat family vacations for memory value. It’s tough to top repeat family vacations for memory value.

]]> By: John Waters http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/comment-page-1/#comment-30915 John Waters Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:09:42 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/#comment-30915 Luke, Your grandpa had the right idea. Make sure you find another place to give your kids and grandkids the same opportunity. It my take years but do it. I started taking my son up there 3 years ago and it's truly the highlight of our year. Final Thought: I have no recollection of anyone ever being rude or out of line at Alpers. Nothing but great memories with my very best friends and family. Luke,

Your grandpa had the right idea. Make sure you find another place to give your kids and grandkids the same opportunity. It my take years but do it.

I started taking my son up there 3 years ago and it’s truly the highlight of our year.

Final Thought: I have no recollection of anyone ever being rude or out of line at Alpers. Nothing but great memories with my very best friends and family.

]]> By: luke http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/comment-page-1/#comment-30831 luke Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:04:11 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/#comment-30831 what!!!!!! thats my favorite place to fish!!!! i guess money is better than the joy of landing a Huge trout. wow im sixteen and my grandparents took me up there 5 years in a row. i was planning on doing it for my grand children but i guess thats gone..... its sad what!!!!!! thats my favorite place to fish!!!! i guess money is better than the joy of landing a Huge trout. wow im sixteen and my grandparents took me up there 5 years in a row. i was planning on doing it for my grand children but i guess thats gone….. its sad

]]> By: Jason http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/comment-page-1/#comment-28977 Jason Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:14:35 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/#comment-28977 I don't know. Having been going there for 20+ years, I'm going to miss it. I don’t know. Having been going there for 20+ years, I’m going to miss it.

]]> By: John Waters http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/comment-page-1/#comment-28420 John Waters Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:03:34 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/#comment-28420 You are right...there have been times when the fishing was extremely good on the Owens. And Cabin 7...how do you even explain it to someone who has never been? I've stayed at the Lodge at Pebble Beach overlooking the 18th hole, and I still prefer Cabin 7. Any thoughts on alternatives, realizing that the charm of Alpers will not be matched? You are right…there have been times when the fishing was extremely good on the Owens. And Cabin 7…how do you even explain it to someone who has never been?

I’ve stayed at the Lodge at Pebble Beach overlooking the 18th hole, and I still prefer Cabin 7.

Any thoughts on alternatives, realizing that the charm of Alpers will not be matched?

]]> By: Tom Chandler http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/comment-page-1/#comment-28150 Tom Chandler Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:25:41 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/#comment-28150 John: Your sentiment mirrors of a lot of others; it wasn't that the fishing was all that monstrous (though it could be good, and it certainly was challenging), but the place occupied a regular, recurring home on a lot of calendars for many, many years. John: Your sentiment mirrors of a lot of others; it wasn’t that the fishing was all that monstrous (though it could be good, and it certainly was challenging), but the place occupied a regular, recurring home on a lot of calendars for many, many years.

]]> By: John Waters http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/comment-page-1/#comment-28146 John Waters Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:10:40 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/#comment-28146 Three families started going 24 years ago when it was $25 each/nite and we were the kids. Now our kids have enjoyed the place at $70 each/nite and they're closing the place to the public. The fishing was never that great but the place was unbeatable on all levels. It's a shame someone finally had to "kiss the beaver" and ruin it for the rest of us. Three families started going 24 years ago when it was $25 each/nite and we were the kids. Now our kids have enjoyed the place at $70 each/nite and they’re closing the place to the public.

The fishing was never that great but the place was unbeatable on all levels.

It’s a shame someone finally had to “kiss the beaver” and ruin it for the rest of us.

]]> By: Tom Chandler http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/comment-page-1/#comment-27694 Tom Chandler Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:38:45 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/12/08/alpers-owens-river-ranch-being-sold-fishing-no-longer-permitted/#comment-27694 I admit it, the Beaver angle occurred to me too. Turns out it was bought by the neighbors -- the same folks who bought the nearby Arcularis Ranch. Looks like this one's going, going... I admit it, the Beaver angle occurred to me too. Turns out it was bought by the neighbors — the same folks who bought the nearby Arcularis Ranch.

Looks like this one’s going, going…

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