Opening of the 2011 Salmon Season

**auld argonian** · 2nd February 11, 10:01 AM

You guys are getting me jealous with this heavy artillery...my max rod is a 9 foot six weight and I haven't had occasion to use that one yet...it's sitting in the closet getting old.

...and aren't you supposed to carry those nightcrawlers around in an old Hills Brothers tin coffee can...? Though the can is probably worth more as an antique now than the rod is worth.

Best

AA

**Dave G** · 2nd February 11, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

We tend to use, if using a fly rod at this time of year, a 16ft double handed rod...

Ah, in other words, a caber.

Only jesting. I have a 13 ft. 12-weight Spey rod, but unfortunately, I have very limited use for it here in Maryland. But I have to admit, it's awfully fun to go out once in a while and wave it around, giving the water a good thrashing in the process.

I have to admit that a sporran full o' nightcrawlers rather limits the wading to slightly above the knees because I haven't been able to teach those worms to hold their breath for any length of time.

Which brings up the question, is it a significant breach of etiquette to wear the sporran around one's neck?

**Jock Scot** · 2nd February 11, 10:29 AM

Dave G.

On some rivers in the UK, using a worm to catch a salmon is likely to cause a mass heart attack to all the locals and you may not live long enough to worry about the niceties of where to wear the sporran,by even suggesting it!

**English Bloke** · 19th February 11, 03:29 AM

Superb picture.

**kennethrmc** · 19th February 11, 08:45 AM

Thanks for sharing this happy day

**GaRebel211** · 19th February 11, 10:28 AM

How can I get a piper to lead me to the water???? It would be cool for opening day festivities, but since fishing never really stops in Georgia, I guess it might scare some fish, but still very cool.
Very nice picture!
"Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after"

Henry David Thoreau

**Ozark Ridge Rider** · 19th February 11, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Dave G.

On some rivers in the UK, using a worm to catch a salmon is likely to cause a mass heart attack to all the locals and you may not live long enough to worry about the niceties of where to wear the sporran,by even suggesting it!

Aye, Jock, some rivers in the US that way, too.

Dan

**Woodsman** · 19th February 11, 03:01 PM

Sure, the fish don't stand a chance!

**KenB** · 19th February 11, 03:02 PM

Thought I'd post a couple of pics of a very treasured fly rod. It was given to me when I was 11 years old. It comes from Nova Scotia and was given to me by James MacNeil of Antigonish. It's bamboo, 9 ft. with two tips - each with a different response. I believe it was made in the mid-30's.
It has landed many trout.