FISHING AMERICA'S RIVERS -- -- PLUS FIRST BLOG SPONSER

FISHING ON THE OLD SAN JUAN

Recently, I had the privilege of going on a terrific fishing trip with two of my best friends, plus Oil Can, to the San Juan River in New Mexico. We have been going down there for the past 10 years and it is just about always a very good experience. Along with Oil Can, the fishing party included my favorite adopted nephew, The Dude, and my favorite real nephew, The Wolf. The Dude, the Wolf, and myself have been down there together several times. We couldn't find anyone else to go with us this year and that is why we got stuck with taking Oil Can. We stayed in Durango, CO, which is about a hour North of the San Juan River.

We boarded the Sanpete Flyer passenger train on a Monday afternoon in Manti and arrived in Durango on Friday afternoon. We thought it took an unusually long time to get there and then we realized that Sanpete County has not had any railroad tracks since the flood of 1983. We immediately headed to the Strater Holel and checked in to our respective rooms.

The Dude and The Wolf shared a room which is pictured above.

There was a pretty good band in the bar of our hotel and we spent a little bit of time hanging out there.

We got to know some of the band members and socialized with them, to some extent, after they were through playing. One young lady in the band sat on Oil Can's lap, obviously thinking that he must be Santa Claus.

RANDOM RIVER PHOTOS

The next day we drove south to the San Juan and begin two days of intense fishing. Pictured above are me, the Dude, and Oil.

The Dude with a nice rainbow.

The Dude fishing next to a goose sitting on her nest. The Dude is the one to the left in the above photo.

A nice rainbow landed by the Wolf. All fish were immediately released.

The Dude is shown above giving his guide some casting lessons.

Oil Can posing.

Oil Can is "hooked up" with a huge rainbow shortly before he breaks his line by trying to "horse" the fish in. A skilled fly fisherman would never try to do that.

Voo, with perfect form, gracefully playing a nice rainbow into the guide's net.

The Wolf and the Dude fished together and one of them always seemed to be hooked up with
a trout. Both of them had extremely good days.

It was Oil Can's first trip to the San Juan and he did extremely well. It is doubtful he will ever be invited back.

Oil with a big fish and a big grin. It is too bad that certain other things about Oil can't be equally big.

BEST BUDDIES
Why doe the Dude look a little bit uneasy?

The Dude and the Wolf pause by the river to ponder the meaning of life. They are also pondering the meaning of the guide when he says " Mend your lines upstream, you dumb bastards, not downstream."

The Big Three of Western river fishing.

The Wolf had two of his best days ever. Just ask him. Here is one of his typical catches.

The Dude had equally great success for two days.

Voo holding a nice rainbow which is obviously impressive to the guide.

The Dude is hooked up again. Excellent form is displayed.

A very nice Brown landed by the Wolf.

Another Rainbow in the deadly grasp of the Wolf.

Voo's catch of the day.

Note: I apologize for showing photos of myself. I am basically shy, self conscious, and introverted. (Very different from Oil Can who is outgoing, boisterous, and pre-verted.)

All in all, we had a great fishing weekend and did some serious male bonding. We cemented new strength to our mutual friendships that will last forever or at least until Tuesday.

NEW BLOG SPONSOR

When we were enjoying our most recent fishing trip, as mentioned above, the Dude discovered he had a remarkable talent for outdoor photography. As a result he has started his own photography business and is running his first ever advertisement on this blog. (see below)Thank you, Dude.




DUDE BOSWELL OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY

"For outdoor photography that captures the mood,
Go to your phone and dial up The Dude."

1-800-THE-DUDE

You are the Wolf. You have just landed the biggest rainbow of your life. It is 24 inches long and you caught it on a size 22 fly with 4 pound test line on a raging river. You played it expertly for 37 minutes. The guide says that the fish is tired and you only have time for one photo before releasing it. Luckily your fishing partner is also a professional photographer, the Dude. You carefully hold the trout in your hands being careful not to hurt it. The Dude is ready to click the shutter. Suddenly you think to yourself, "It's nobodies damn business how big my fish is. I want it to be my secret. You tell this to the Dude and he promptly obliges.............

(see below)







You are the Wolf and you catch another big trout but only want to show it's head and maybe the Dude's finger prints. The Dude obliges.........
(see below)

You are the Wolf. You have the Dude take a perfect photo suitable for framing.......... well almost.

(see below)

You are on a fishing trip on a beautiful river. You look great. You are having a good hair day. You have new Oakly sunglasses. You have a new fishing cap from Eddie Bauer. Your recent plastic surgery face lift turned out perfectly. You want your picture taken. You strike a classic pose. At the last second you change your mind. Your head is your business and no one elses. The Dude obliges.....

(see below)

You have just landed another big trout. You decide that you want people to see part of the fish but you definitely don't want them to know who caught it. The Dude will oblige...

(see below)

This is just a small example of the outstanding photography that the Dude can do for you. He is willing to travel anywhere and his prices can't be beat.

Look for the Dude's sign on Main Street in Orem, UT.

(see below)

"He's Rembrandt with a camera, his lens is his brush.

Call him today and avoid all the rush."

"His photos are classy, they never are lude,

Run to your phone and dial up the Dude."

Dial 1-800-THE -DUDE

Note: "I am the Dude and I approve the above advertisement."

Now it's time for some of our regular blog features.

NEW INVENTION OF THE WEEK

This ad was given to me by my good friend, Train Wreck. I think it is a great device for hauling small yappy dogs and maybe even cats. Just make sure your car has running board.

POOL TABLE LIGHT OF THE WEEK

What a great gift this would make for the Red Sox fan on your Christmas list. It would be especially nice for someone who has been a Sox fan since 1960, knows the results of every World Series since 1940, has a Black Lab who also likes the Sox, and never misses a Sox game.

1950s MOVIE POSTER OF THE WEEK

Released in 1957. Two excellent westerns that played at the old Manti Theatre.

VOO'S BOOK CLUB


BOOK OF THE MONTH

MARIJUANA GIRL

She traded her body for drugs and kicks. Never was there so outspoken a novel as this.....telling the plain uncensored truth about teenage addicts and their desperate search for thrills.

This is the best book I have ever read.
.....Voo

KNOT OF THE WEEK

MAN HARNESS KNOT

This knot is used to tie loops in your rope or fish line.






RANGER BOB'S HOBBY CORNER

HOW TO BUILD A SHIP INSIDE A BOTTLE

"I have no goddamn idea how to build a ship in a bottle."

....Ranger Bob







FLY OF THE WEEK

THE GREEN DAMSEL






MORE SISTER PHOTOS

Joanne is shown above when she was briefly employed by Sears and Robuck as a swimsuit model. The employment was short lived, however, as she kept falling over frontwards.

Joyce is pictured above during her employment at Jensen's Department store in Manti. She worked as a live maniquin in the store display window. This employment was also short tenured due to a rash of auto accidents on Manti's main street.




SPIKE'S BOOK OF THE MONTH

"What could possibly be better than wearing long underwear made from my dog hair? Just ask Oil Can or Marconi."

........Spike

That's it from me and Spike. Comming soon:

The Notorious Voodoo Quiz