#920505 - 01/27/15 06:48 PM
Re: Im done.......Just not like it use to be..........
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Dah Rivah Stinkah Pink Mastah
Registered: 08/23/06
Posts: 6868
Loc: zipper
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Fact is I'll be fishing the Eel next month. My buddy has a cabin in Miranda, right on the Eel. His grandpa built it and he's been fishing that river since he was knee high to a possum. take me with you Let me guess, one room cabin w/single bed?
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#920552 - 01/27/15 11:29 PM
Re: Im done.......Just not like it use to be..........
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RobertF
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Buddy told me a friend of his drifted Benbow to the plant 2 days in a row and got zilched. Another friend drifted the Van duzen for one bite. Another fished the mad for a few turds. That's been about it. I hope these fish show up. We need rain.
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#920556 - 01/28/15 04:05 AM
Re: Im done.......Just not like it use to be..........
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Spawner
Registered: 02/12/02
Posts: 624
Loc: kenmore, wa
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I agree with joe, I have been fishing the hump since I was 10 or 11 I'm now 33 and I can honestly say that back in the early days I saw joe, and a few other people on the river, now when it's salmon season I have to fight for my private property sports with boat fishermen, it's becoming to the point where it's not fun, and I mostly enjoy the "blown" out days where I go 10 for 15 with no boats in sight, ps i have a drift boat, and have owned 4 over the years but it's not even fun to take it out anymore, bottom line, too much pressure, and wanna be guides...i made the mistake a few years ago while bank fishing, become somewhat friends with a guy, invite him to fish the "bank" spot I fish only to have that guy become a "guide" the next year and try to fish on you with cracker a$$ clients coming down with head lamps to beat you to this spot because they can't find there own spots, it's sad, and I don't enjoy that type of fishing, I work hard at my job and need a release, but unfortunately it's not fishing anymore , I'd much rather eat vegetarian with the girlfriend and release in her sweet tight pu$$.... Solitude is gone, for the most part I have moved on,
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#920565 - 01/28/15 07:26 AM
Re: Im done.......Just not like it use to be..........
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RobertF
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"I'd much rather eat vegetarian with the girlfriend and release in her sweet tight pu$$..."
Best thing ever written on PP
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#920585 - 01/28/15 09:08 AM
Re: Im done.......Just not like it use to be..........
[Re: superfly]
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My Area code makes me cooler than you
Registered: 01/27/15
Posts: 4549
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I sure hope you aren't releasing any spawners in there.
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#920595 - 01/28/15 09:48 AM
Re: Im done.......Just not like it use to be..........
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The Renegade White Man
Registered: 02/16/00
Posts: 2424
Loc: The Coast or the Keys !!!
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Awesome post Casey.............so right .............I am totally fed up and waffling on what to do and where to end up....... thinking I might just sell everything and be gone............
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#920600 - 01/28/15 10:15 AM
Re: Im done.......Just not like it use to be..........
[Re: superfly]
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My Area code makes me cooler than you
Registered: 01/27/15
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A guide complaining about crowded rivers seems almost funny. Almost.
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#920768 - 01/29/15 08:52 AM
Re: Im done.......Just not like it use to be..........
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 02/29/08
Posts: 117
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I pay to fish with river guides in WA and OR several times a year, with friends, family and clients. Very little that's been said here resonates. The best guides are booked a year out and are not struggling for business. I covet my 'reserved' prime Fall weekend Forks days, they are the result of years of loyal business. When weather cancels a trip, it's not clear that I'm going to get to replace that date because my guide's book is full and other cancellations are trying to reschedule.
I only fish with a few guides but not one of them has any jealousy about kids soliciting business on the internet. If anything, we find it amusing to watch a couple boats slide through a hole with nothing and then pull a fish or two out when we follow. I am not a great fisherman, but my guides are. Often they know exactly which rock is holding a fish. I've fished with Bob. He's like that.
My go-to guides also never yell at my wife, even when she's doing crazy [Bleeeeep!]. They mask frustration and disappointment. They want fish badly, but they put the pressure on themselves, not on me. And they are fun to be with even if the fishing isn't great.
This is not a young guy thing, or an internet thing, or a fancy truck thing, the issue is quality. If you don't have enough business, improve your quality or your attitude. I have no idea what craigslist customers pay, but I tip well because I know that I'm fishing with the best guys on the river, and for some reason they are charging me the same price as the mediocre masses.
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#920834 - 01/29/15 01:50 PM
Re: Im done.......Just not like it use to be..........
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Spawner
Registered: 12/30/08
Posts: 585
Loc: around
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I pay to fish with river guides in WA and OR several times a year, with friends, family and clients. Very little that's been said here resonates. The best guides are booked a year out and are not struggling for business. I covet my 'reserved' prime Fall weekend Forks days, they are the result of years of loyal business. When weather cancels a trip, it's not clear that I'm going to get to replace that date because my guide's book is full and other cancellations are trying to reschedule.
I only fish with a few guides but not one of them has any jealousy about kids soliciting business on the internet. If anything, we find it amusing to watch a couple boats slide through a hole with nothing and then pull a fish or two out when we follow. I am not a great fisherman, but my guides are. Often they know exactly which rock is holding a fish. I've fished with Bob. He's like that.
My go-to guides also never yell at my wife, even when she's doing crazy [Bleeeeep!]. They mask frustration and disappointment. They want fish badly, but they put the pressure on themselves, not on me. And they are fun to be with even if the fishing isn't great.
This is not a young guy thing, or an internet thing, or a fancy truck thing, the issue is quality. If you don't have enough business, improve your quality or your attitude. I have no idea what craigslist customers pay, but I tip well because I know that I'm fishing with the best guys on the river, and for some reason they are charging me the same price as the mediocre masses. you make too much sense
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#920842 - 01/29/15 02:45 PM
Re: Im done.......Just not like it use to be..........
[Re: superfly]
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My Area code makes me cooler than you
Registered: 01/27/15
Posts: 4549
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"My go-to guides also never yell at my wife"
Do others?
No one should have to yell at a woman. They should listen the first time.
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#920848 - 01/29/15 03:03 PM
Re: Im done.......Just not like it use to be..........
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 05/28/13
Posts: 178
Loc: Tumwater
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"My go-to guides also never yell at my wife"
Do others?
No one should have to yell at a woman. They should listen the first time.
I have missed your humor.
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#920905 - 01/29/15 09:36 PM
Re: Im done.......Just not like it use to be..........
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Fry
Registered: 01/07/12
Posts: 22
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A guide complaining about crowded rivers seems almost funny. Almost. No [Bleeeeep!]! Great point!
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#920909 - 01/29/15 09:53 PM
Re: Im done.......Just not like it use to be..........
[Re: superfly]
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Spawner
Registered: 07/11/08
Posts: 534
Loc: alaska and washington
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Guide Qualifications
must be able to row down the river %80 of the time without getting in a pissing match.
Only one pissing match allowed per trip
Must not low hole some poor old guy
May only use the "N" word once per trip
Must never have never received an ass whuppin for running into a bankie
Must have DRAMAmine onboard. We don't need no drama
Must be able to see your shoes by looking down over your puss gut
May not ride up the river in a sled after bitching about them on the same river.
Edited by gregsalmon (01/29/15 09:56 PM)
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#921084 - 01/31/15 04:34 PM
Re: Im done.......Just not like it use to be..........
[Re: superfly]
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River Nutrients
Registered: 10/22/09
Posts: 3020
Loc: University Place and Whidbey I...
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Combining the first and second will eliminate most....
Not that I ever wanted to become a guide but it is nice to know that with size 14s I will forever be able to see (a portion) of my feet.
This is more fun than watching "As the World Turns" and may end up having a longer run.
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#921094 - 01/31/15 05:58 PM
Re: Im done.......Just not like it use to be..........
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Diamond Cutter
Registered: 10/27/07
Posts: 135
Loc: Seattle
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Good one Greg, all apply but this one should be #1 Must have DRAMAmine onboard. We don't need no drama To much of this on this thread. chuck
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#921098 - 01/31/15 06:38 PM
Re: Im done.......Just not like it use to be..........
[Re: gregsalmon]
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2112
Registered: 01/11/07
Posts: 4996
Loc: in the mass production zone
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Guide Qualifications
must be able to row down the river %80 of the time without getting in a pissing match.
Only one pissing match allowed per trip
Must not low hole some poor old guy
May only use the "N" word once per trip
Must never have never received an ass whuppin for running into a bankie
Must have DRAMAmine onboard. We don't need no drama
Must be able to see your shoes by looking down over your puss gut
May not ride up the river in a sled after bitching about them on the same river. GOLD I tell ya! GOLD!!!
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#921509 - 02/03/15 12:04 PM
Re: Im done.......Just not like it use to be..........
[Re: superfly]
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Fry
Registered: 10/24/01
Posts: 34
Loc: Oregon
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This was the perfect response: I pay to fish with river guides in WA and OR several times a year, with friends, family and clients. Very little that's been said here resonates. The best guides are booked a year out and are not struggling for business. I covet my 'reserved' prime Fall weekend Forks days, they are the result of years of loyal business. When weather cancels a trip, it's not clear that I'm going to get to replace that date because my guide's book is full and other cancellations are trying to reschedule.
I only fish with a few guides but not one of them has any jealousy about kids soliciting business on the internet. If anything, we find it amusing to watch a couple boats slide through a hole with nothing and then pull a fish or two out when we follow. I am not a great fisherman, but my guides are. Often they know exactly which rock is holding a fish. I've fished with Bob. He's like that.
My go-to guides also never yell at my wife, even when she's doing crazy [Bleeeeep!]. They mask frustration and disappointment. They want fish badly, but they put the pressure on themselves, not on me. And they are fun to be with even if the fishing isn't great.
This is not a young guy thing, or an internet thing, or a fancy truck thing, the issue is quality. If you don't have enough business, improve your quality or your attitude. I have no idea what craigslist customers pay, but I tip well because I know that I'm fishing with the best guys on the river, and for some reason they are charging me the same price as the mediocre masses.
And if this is a requirement then SF is screwed LOL!: Guide Qualifications
must be able to row down the river %80 of the time without getting in a pissing match.
Only one pissing match allowed per trip
Must not low hole some poor old guy
May only use the "N" word once per trip
Must never have never received an ass whuppin for running into a bankie
Must have DRAMAmine onboard. We don't need no drama
Must be able to see your shoes by looking down over your puss gut
May not ride up the river in a sled after bitching about them on the same river.
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