Got a couple nice shots of Starfish in the river.

She had a blast and hopefully will get a chance to land a big one.

Freshwater Starfish....who da thunk it :hee:.....Nice Pics and Nice Fish.

That Pulaski?

Yes, Salmon River.

nice pix guys! i have'nt been up there in 15 yrs......miss it.

Nice pics, i thought you were going to have pics of the banner year of starfish in the canal.

Rob, you should have seen RI this fall. Thousands of them. I just happened to hook the best one.

Awesome !
I wish my wife enjoyed fishing like yours !

That's great Starfish, you look very happy and not cold at all.
tricking those fish sure ain't easy, especially with a flyrod.

GREAT >> I>ll start & end with that <><><:bshake:

My wife would be complaining (as she is this exact moment while I'm typing this) about the cold. Nice fish!

Paul, tell her she is lucky. You take her to Cali, I take mine to Upstate Ny to play in 33 degree water.

A fishing wife - you're a lucky guy, Tynan.

Did you guys.....errrr and gal go AGAIN>?<after Hern's bash?


Great Pics....and memories. Save those pictures - you're kids (sumday) won't believe their mom was that crazy.

Cool pics!

No gloves even! What a a man ..oh I mean ..She's got B...Ah nope still not right???? Way to go Girl! :)

[QUOTE=bloocrab;650370]Did you guys.....errrr and gal go AGAIN>?<after Hern's bash?
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Yep, drove up pretty much for the day on Sat 27th and then drove home Sun morning the flow was too much. Wife wanted to come and it was going to be warm 38 degrees. She wanted a taste and she got it. She saw an empty lodge up there and wanted to buy it. She also had a blast at one of the watering holes with some of the locals so it was a fun trip.

I honestly had so much fun! Standing in that river was insane! I thought I was goin to be swept away at a few points. And damn it was cold...had to get out just to walk around to feel my toes. When I go back up I definitely need neoprenes not breathables!
And it is a when I go back no if!!

I was lucky enough not to get skunked on my first trip...but I want a steelie to take me for a run down that river! My rainbow was a ton of fun to catch...I has actually made my first decent drift down (3rd cast) and she was there. Like TO and Casey said leave it to me to catch the pink fish in the river!! :laugha:

My husband warned me it was dangerous to start going because you can't stop and it was...I got it...I'm totally hooked. Casey bought me the season fishing license for up there. So excited to go back! Can't wait.:jump1:

By the way my favorite pic is the one where I am hooked up with a smile across my whole face. It is worth a thousand words and all my feelings of the trip summed up in one moment.

And just a side note for TO.....Altmar and the GILF can't handle me! And I did get my pink Fat Nancy's Sweatshirt on the way home and wore it to work proudly yesterday!! :doh:

Neoprene and you'll be cold at the end of the day. Fleece under breathables and make sure your wading boots are'nt too tight. At least that's what works for me. Remember the water is always above freezing. I've had cold feet before when my wading boots were too tight for thick socks.

Neoprene and you'll be cold at the end of the day. Fleece under breathables and make sure your wading boots are'nt too tight. At least that's what works for me. Remember the water is always above freezing. I've had cold feet before when my wading boots were too tight for thick socks.

The only thing I complained about were my toes. Not even my hands with no gloves. I think the guys said the water was 33 degrees!

I had on a thin wicking liner on my feet and then a midweight wool sock and then an ultramax wool sock on top. I have boot foot waders and there was plenty of room but i dont know. I am a cold person anyway.

Next time I know not to ask my husband of the temp outside but the temp of the water! LOL! Plus it was a last minute decision to go up...not prepared at all with any gear. Bought it all for Casey for Christmas, so I just borrowed some of his clothes!

Thanks for the help though!

Pete, some people love their breathables but not me I get cold in them. I bought Cabela's 5.5 1000 gram thinsulate bootfoot neo's specifically for steelhead and can stay in the water all day. One of our group who has been fishing up there for 20 yrs only wears breathables though.

Outstanding Starfish!

On a related note, is there anything sexier than a hot babe with a bent rod?

very very nice. thought my wife was hard-core fishing nut, but now i'm not so sure. Her and the COLD don't get along. Very nice pictures.

Great photos, you guys - I love the one in the middle of the first set, can't believe Starfish could be smiling like that in water that cold, but a nice rainbow always helps.

What a woman!

I got my wife a nice 9' surf rod one year when she said she wanted to learn to fish - her 1st day out with me we ran into a all-bass blitz on Ocean Drive that lasted from 6 AM to almost noon - God, I wish I had a camera that day, she must have landed 50 or 75 bass - I finally lost count - and she lost one that bent her rod tip down to the butt. She was using Storm Shads - she calls them 'Gummy Bears'...:hihi:

No doubt about it, women can fish.

Hey, look at the fine catch she got when she married me...:rotflmao:

Anyway, keep the photos coming -

Good luck on your next trip, Starfish - hope you get the steelie of your dreams to run you down the river! :kewl:

:cheers:hats off...I don't think I could do it:cheers:

i get it now..... is that what starfish caught it on .:fishin:

where did you stay when you went up there? stay at the 1880 house B&B it is awesome like being at home and the place has alot of character and is very women friendly. Wish I could get my wife up there with me.

Atta Girl :kewl:

Watching and seeing photos of the two o' yoots fishing together is a real pleasure. I don't see enough of that stuff. Keep it up.


Meanwhile, thanks for sharing. Happy New Year.

where did you stay when you went up there? stay at the 1880 house B&B it is awesome like being at home and the place has alot of character and is very women friendly. Wish I could get my wife up there with me.


If you looked at my wife you would think she couldn't last a minute without the comforts of home but what I love the best is that she can handle pretty much anything. That day we were fishing it was mid 30 degrees and pouring rain and she was right there fishing. I would like to stay at the 1800s house sometime though I have read good things about it. . We have been staying at the Steelhead Lodge. It is cheap 30 a night has a coffee machine and a nice room downstairs with pool table and large flat screen tv. Also stayed at Salmon Heaven Lodge in Altmar. Best thing about getting up there is it costs 20 in gas in my wifes jeep. Lodging and food are all cheap but we always spend a good amount at the bar. We didn't think my wife would like much up there or the people but she can't wait to get back. She had a great time with the locals at the bar too.

Thanks Kev!

i get it now..... is that what starfish caught it on .:fishin:

Sacks, Did you decide to head up?

AND with no gloves on....Respectable Starfish

nice werk, Starfish!

those are sum sweet fish and
not too shabby for your first trip
to Polaski,,,,,,,,way to go!
:kewl: :kewl: :kewl:

what a nice set of pictures !

i liked this one the best

Nice catch Starfish !

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c66/ravenob1/strarfish2.jpg

I think I need to go see someone about my eye problem?!?!:shocked:Lol!!

Uhhh...I think this one is a little more flattering, Starfish - this is the one for your wall...

I think I need to go see someone about my eye problem?!?!:shocked:Lol!!

Just be thankful he didn't turn you into an elf....or worse.

eyes are "the most difficult aspect" of all i should've just transplanted your whole head... instead

maybe that's better......... lesson learned :)

art or photo editing is an addiction

Transplanting would have been good, you could have changed me into a cow;) You always do good work editing. My husband just got adobe photo shop and I love watching him edit. It is definitely an addiction, he sits there for hours at a time.

Casey did take a pic with my eyes open, he just happened to post the one with them closed. :huh:

And Crafty that pic did come out good. As crazy as the whole thing was!

eyes are "the most difficult aspect" of all i should've just transplanted your whole head... instead

maybe that's better......... lesson learned :)

art or photo editing is an addiction

Look you fixed it pretty! Thanks!:claps::wavey::claps:

Just be thankful he didn't turn you into an elf.....


tried the Elf thing TDF but the closest
i could get to her wonderful face was

Eowyn in Lord of the rings...

sometimes Google art as i call it

doesn't always pan out...

I honestly had so much fun! Standing in that river was insane! I thought I was goin to be swept away at a few points.


for all of you reading this thread....

that water is extremely dangerous...any river like that
is because if you turn the wrong way the fast current can literally knock you over with ease...

it happened to me once... and luckily a good friend was with me and was able to extend his hand and pull me up

man was i frozen too... but the scary thing is...

when that current is washing over the top of you....

the weight of it is tremendous and even though its only knee deep it has incredible force you to the bottom strength.

so if you go alone remember this post and keep your stance side ways to the current.... if possible

Hey ..I want a CALANDAR!:D

Give her her own forum, Starfish Fishing

Hey, if Raven gets a 2nd chance, I do too...:hihi:

Did a two minute touch-up on the original image yesterday when I was just about out the door on my way to work - man, I haven't done print work in so long in PhotoShop I forgot stuff because I was in a rush...:hs:

Here's a version I did today when I had a little more time, color balanced, dodged and burned a little, etc etc - I think it's either a great wall-hanger for you guys or a nice photo for Casey's desk - or maybe both!

Give her her own forum, Starfish Fishing

Yeah, it'd be really cool if we could have our own Blogs...:hidin:

we all do have our own blogs Crafty....

right here at S-B...

i don't use photoshop because it's a more difficult program
to use than paintshop pro 8

Corel bought out PSP and their Corel 10 is the equivalent of Photoshop...

we all do have our own blogs Crafty....

right here at S-B...

i don't use photoshop because it's a more difficult program
to use than paintshop pro 8

Corel bought out PSP and their Corel 10 is the equivalent of Photoshop...

Awww, damn - don't tell me I have to ask for a tutorial again....they already think I'm an old geezer as it is...:smokin:

Actually, I thought I had started one but can't find it - well, they don't call me Prince Henry the Navigator for nothin'...:doh:

And yeah, Photoshop is a pain in the butt initially but you'd go nuts with it, Raven - the learning curve is steep and it ain't cheap either - but I just had to do it for professional use. Start with Photoshop Elements (if that's still around), it's a good way to get started with it.

On the other hand, Mrs Crafty picked up on it pretty quick - but then she's a smart girl - hey, if ya want proof, she married me, didn't she? :laughs:

once you find it........ or are told where it is...

make sure you bookmark the page :happy:

i heard clammah tied a string around his, so he could find it...

:hidin:


:wave:

Oh no you ditn't...:rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao:

That is funnay!!:agree:

Hey, if Raven gets a 2nd chance, I do too...:hihi:

Here's a version I did today when I had a little more time, color balanced, dodged and burned a little, etc etc - I think it's either a great wall-hanger for you guys or a nice photo for Casey's desk - or maybe both!

I really like it Crafty. Thanks! We have a really good photo printer at home and I dont have any really nice pics printed of myself yet freshwater fishing. Much appreciated! :wavey:

Beats looking at you or Tony.:grins:The hat looks better as well.Nice job,Starfish.

Beats looking at you or Tony.:grins:The hat looks better as well.Nice job,Starfish.

:agree:I told Casey the hat looked better on me!! Ha Ha Ha!:rotf3:

Starfish .........were you using a fly rod with a spinner on it,,,?




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(what's on the end of Clammer's string anyways...? a little
bell ...that goes ding a ling :jester:

yeah i did :o

i was referring to his "blog"

which he claims is abbreviation for his big effin log... ;)

:rolleyes:..(c'mon...he's irish fercrying out loud)...:hihi:



That's right Karl - I keep forgetting...:doh:

Yeah, it's the other Irish curse...:laughs:

That's right Karl - I keep forgetting...:doh:

Yeah, it's the other Irish curse...:laughs:


the Irish curse huh....

Yeah i hate when that happens... !!!

:crying: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c66/ravenob1/irishcurse2.jpg :rotflmao:

Starfish .........were you using a fly rod with a spinner on it?

No its actually a funny story. I originally was using a noodle rod with a small spinning reel and I got snagged (imagine that up there) and the line got tied up and around in the split shot. My wonderful husband took the noodle from me and handed me his fly rod (all set and ready to fish) while he attempted to disassemble the mess I had made.
Well I did two drifts and there she was. My first time up there and third drift landed me a fish!!:humpty:
If you ask Casey he will tell you I got the other rod tangled on purpose but yeah no, not so much. :huh:

AnD Starfish..forgive me interupting this thread...:o

Congrats on the lovely fish... great pics...tynan is a lucky man... and it is great that you two share the same passion for fishing... happy for you both!

Thanks Karl! We definitely have a good partnership going on...it makes it so much fun to share a passion with someone. Plus we have become better friends not just two people in :love:

Nice .. you two have a great time ..Enjoy ;;


Now you other A/H,s ..pay backs a bitch >> starting this afternoon with crafty .. I,m leaving shortly to go to the island ..I,ll find you & F #$%^&*()_ you up ..

karlF,, s hit he,s easy . same place / doing the same thing >>>>>>>>> F $%^&*() irish & A D/d & I,ll still be taking your woman hme :walk:

Raven >> I don, t mess with him / His mind has done enough ..:fury:

Nice .. you two have a great time ..Enjoy ;;


Now you other A/H,s ..pay backs a bitch >> starting this afternoon with crafty .. I,m leaving shortly to go to the island ..I,ll find you & F #$%^&*()_ you up ..

karlF,, s hit he,s easy . same place / doing the same thing >>>>>>>>> F $%^&*() irish & A D/d & I,ll still be taking your woman hme :walk:

Raven >> I don, t mess with him / His mind has done enough ..:fury:


Uh-oh....:hidin:

C/A

I,ll be over there in within 2 hours /

call me if your gonna be around ...its hunting season tonight ...gotta see if its worth a kill <><><:bshake:

Just be thankful he didn't turn you into an elf.....

i can never resist a challenge

Starfish as an ELF

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c66/ravenob1/elf.jpg

WHY the f #$%^&*()_dress ???????????:huh:

because it was
complimentary MR Clammer http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c66/ravenob1/littleclam.png

Very nice indeed!

Back on the water. We both broke the skunk Sat morning. It was just nice to be out on the water with the wife. Minus the husband/wife teaching bickering part. :rotf2:

Local river

NIce pics. Keep the bickering down. You'll spook the fish.

the trout pic is fantastic

Great Shots!

Back on the water. We both broke the skunk Sat morning. It was just nice to be out on the water with the wife. Minus the husband/wife teaching bickering part. :rotf2:

Take it from an old married guy - if you want to avoid the quibbling, just do as your told, dammit...:hihi:

um............ that would be asked....

and hurry up ! :bl:

Back on the water. We both broke the skunk Sat morning. It was just nice to be out on the water with the wife. Minus the husband/wife teaching bickering part. :rotf2:

Don't you know that the husband ALWAYS gets the last word in any argument....."Yes Dear"

Take it from an old married guy - if you want to avoid the quibbling, just do as your told, dammit...:hihi:

Take from another old, married guy (41 years this year) "You can be right or you can be happy." I choose to be happy so I am NEVER right.

Take from another old, married guy (41 years this year) "You can be right or you can be happy." I choose to be happy so I am NEVER right.

Yup... I'm slowly learning that one... 14 years.

No thanks, not for me, I refuse to give in. Ask her, she usually submits to my cool headedness. :devil2: That and I take her fishing.

i glad you tex. me the pic are awsome. :hf1:

No problem invisible one.

Your last pix of Starfish was January 9 of this year.
We need some more eye candy so keep those post
cards and letters coming. If Starfish allows you to
go schoolie fishing this weekend give me a PM and I
will join youse. But please no spot burning.

Your last pix of Starfish was January 9 of this year.
We need some more eye candy so keep those post
cards and letters coming. If Starfish allows you to
go schoolie fishing this weekend give me a PM and I
will join youse. But please no spot burning.

Yeah show us pictures of your wife, but for God's sake don't show a picture of where you fish!:rotflmao:

I hear he's using shiners and she's using flies...............

The shiners were discarded from the gentleman fishing next to us. Your boat still behind the snowbank?

Only snow I have is behind garage. Really. Lil Boat is ready to run. Big plastic boat is still under wraps. Supposed to hit 70 degrees up here on Sat. Probably a good day to uncover, install canvas, hunt down mice, start cleaning. A trip to one of the local lakes may not be out of the question either.

P.S. - lamiglas still has my damaged blank :( no word on whether or when their going to do something about it.

In keeping with the thread - Casey needs to get a couple shots of hubby fishing.

Normally she gets some good ones. Of course being almost dark played a part.

Well done....:claps::claps::claps:

So she picked up the conventional stick this weekend and now I might be buying another setup as her thumb was educated enough to get the hang of it. I wonder if Abu makes pink sideplates or will she just go for the chrome. :humpty: