Monthly Archives: May 2010

The first rule of FIBFest: Gear gets given away because of FIBFest

Deneki Outdoors FIBFest may be over for those that were on the ground water, but it ain’t over for the rest of you. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, and the prize is such that you definitely won’t mind … Continue reading

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The FIBFest epilogue I wish I didn’t have to write

FIBFest has come to its conclusion. The standard response to this would say something like we caught a bunch of fish, drank too much beer, had a lot of fun, the trip back was long and tiring, and that Deneki … Continue reading

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Listening on the Reunion Tour

Kirk Deeter and I were paired up again today. The Rolling Stone is a colossally fine angler, and I’m just a fair listener. In other words, we had a hell of a time. I know, I just lost you. Our … Continue reading

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Two men enter. Three men leave.

Losing count of the number of fish you caught is usually a sign that things are going pretty well. Forgetting how many double hookups you had means it probably got downright silly. With almost two hours remaining until lunch, Bruce … Continue reading

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FIBFest. flickr. fotos. free.

With Louis “Quality plus Quantity” Cahill, you get exactly what you’re looking for… And then there’s a few pics from the cross-eyed dude with the Gotcha embedded in his left shoulder (yes, Smithhammer hit me!)… These sets will get updated … Continue reading

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Uncle Boy’s boat ramp

You cross Deep Creek in a makeshift limousine, compadres alongside, anxious about the day’s events to come. Pulling up at the boat ramp, you move around to the back of the van to gather your belongings. Uncle Boy, Master of … Continue reading

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Anticipating arrival

Onboard an aeroplane at 12:30am. Landed in Congo Town at 5:25. Show to my quarters. Now I really need the bar. A short walk from point A to point B. Sand drifts effortlessly between foot and sandal. It is a … Continue reading

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Ssshhh…don’t tell Bob

Veverka’s Mantis Shrimp is a favorite at Andros South, and since I’ll be headed there for FIBFest in less than 24 hours I thought it wise to screw up a few more flies prior to departure. I’ve already tied a … Continue reading

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Tunes for those tricked into heading to South Andros Island with a bunch of professionals

Cry a river for the poor chap that must hang around for an entire week with a bunch of professional fly fishing guides and outdoor journalists. Such a person must first have their head examined, and then scoot over to … Continue reading

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The markets are not robust

Yesterday the US equity markets took a dive. The second largest one-day point drop in history is now being attributed to trader error. From Merriam-Webster… Main Entry: ro·bust Pronunciation: \rō-ˈbəst, ˈrō-(ˌ)bəst\ Function: adjective Etymology: Latin robustus oaken, strong, from robor-, … Continue reading

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