Trick Or Treat......Fly Tying

Waiting for all the neighborhood kids and my Grandkids to converge on the Pond Stalker Headquarters for some Trick or Treating goodies.   Actually, my wife has warned me to stay out of the goodies and make sure there is some left for all the ghouls, goblins, witches, and, robust power rangers this evening.

So, 

I spent some time looking back at some ol' fly tying pictures I have hung on to for some reason.  No, no pretty flies here.  Just a few memories.  Like this one.

Man, that was a long time ago.  I was doing a fly tying rehearsal just prior to the start of the Eastern Idaho Fly Tying Expo.    What a fun time back in the day.............................

Or, like this one.  Again, no pretty flies, just me, my vise, and some Jack Daniels..............

 This was a late night tying session in a lodge I was staying in prior to fishing the Green River below Flaming Gorge Reservoir.  Which way did the trout go?..............................................

Anyway, I have really enjoyed tying flies now for around (35) years.  Nothing pretty, just simple fishing fun........................

With that in mind, and beings it is Halloween, spent some time today tying up some spooky looking flies that probably won't catch a darn thing.  Just some fun with Halloween  and a belly full of candy................

Trick Or Treat Hopper

 

Beadhead Trick Or Treat Nymph

 

Beadhead Trick Or Treat Leech

 

Well, anyway, enough of the fun.  I better nap before the doorbell starts ringing.  Have a 

"SPOOKTACLULAR HALLOWEEN EVERYONE"

 

 

 






 

Bottom Feeders..............

Thought I would write this post and see how many Bottom Feeders read my blog?  Well, let me see........

I figured I would have to add "Something Fishy" to this post in order to catch anyone's attention.

What I was wondering, really, was how many of my BlogBuddy's actually visit other blogs and take the time to see what all is included on the main page of the Blog? Do you just click in and scan or read the most current post or do you visit the Blogs other pages or check out the other Gadgets on a fellow bloggers blog?  

As an example, I have moved some of my blog's gadgets to the bottom of my page.  There may be some worthwhile information there for you to check out.  For example, if you are so inclined, you will find my Followers who follow me over on Google's Social Network.  Or, you can click to... "Join This Site" which is the old Blogger Follow button.  I just put it back up on my blog, so come on folks, I know I should have more than just 2 Followers.........................

Also, there are visual buttons there for clicking to link to the Outdoor Blogger Network , and, to Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing.  I have proudly been a supporter of both of these organizations for quite a while now and encourage you to check them out.  Yes, the Outdoor Blogger Network is still functioning to some extent.  Just thought I would add that bit of information at this time.....................

Down on the bottom of my page, you will also find, my blog archives.  Every post that I have written since the Pond Stalker blog was started.  In addition, is a List of Topics that I have written about that might help you out if you are looking for something in specific.  I know that this is just general information, but, it is worth your time if you need to check anything out.

I have, also, added a Form that you may use if would want to ask a question to me privately or wish to make any other suggestion about my blog.  This is all done through Email and I welcome all input..............

To wrap up, I will also be adding more to the bottom section of my blog as we go along, so I encourage you to not only be a reader here, but, check out the Bottom Feeder at the bottom of my page.

If you  have read this long, I thought I would let you know that I am taking my fly tying vise out of my tying bag and getting my desk set up for some Winter fly tying.  More to come..................

In The Still Of The Night..........................

Every Picture Tells A Story................

As a follow up to my previous post of "Comes The Dawn",  and, the rush of excitement that comes with a new morning on the pond, thought I should share the other end of the spectrum.

In The Still Of The Night

It has been another blessed day on the Front Range in Colorado..................

Your at peace............

You, the fish, and water have come together.................

In total serenity.........

Let us rest............

For soon it will be..............

In the still of the night...............

Comes The Dawn...............................

Every picture tells a story...........................

Bass Pond

(Please double click to see enlarged picture)

10/15/2014:
Spent (2 and a 1/2 hours) on the water this morning.......
I was interested in Stalking some Bass..................
They were not interested in me..................
Research and Development required...............

Nature's Exhibit.... A Colorado Fall

The "Fall" season has always been my favorite time of year here in Colorado.  Now, Colorado is a beautiful state year round, but, something about Fall being in the air in Colorado seems to bring out the best that nature has to offer all of us who are lucky enough to be here during this time.

Now I love this time of year for various reasons.  This guy and our team being one of the main things I can't wait until each Fall season comes around.  Go, Bronco's!

However, I want to focus on the things that make the Colorado Fall season just as spectacular and meaningful too me, as  is my love for the Bronco's.

Brown Trout have always had a place in my heart.  From a beautiful small stream Brown like this one to gargantuan size Browns in other areas of Colorado.  Brown Trout have my attention come Fall.  There are some beautiful spots on the Big Thompson River that I like to go to challenge a Brown Trout when I can.

Hello, Estes Park, Colorado.  Is this not a beautiful setting for the Fall season.  The wildlife, the outdoors, the waters, surround you.  Take it all in.  You won't for get it.  While you are out and about in the Estes Park or Rocky Mountain National Park nearby, be sure and listen for another of my favorite Fall wildlife friends.

This big guy coming ashore after a refreshing time in the water made for a great camera opportunity.  Fishing can wait.....................

Here is another big guy who is out for a morning stroll.  Make sure you stay focused on the road while driving and maintain a cautious speed.  This is up close and personal enough!

If you have never heard the "Call" of the Elk, you are truly missing one of Colorado's wildlife treasures.  I listen in awe!  I can't explain it in words, you just have to be here to know what I am talking about.

The colors of Fall be they, Yellow, Gold, Red, Green, Blue are spectacular.  Fall foliage is spectacular, too! Sorry, I did not take pictures for this post to show.  Maybe, more to come.......

As a final note here, be aware that just because you live in one of Colorado's Front Range communities, doesn't mean that the wildlife don't come to pay a visit this time of year.  They make their way around to handle their life needs.  Be cautious.  Here are a couple of pictures from my close neighborhood in Loveland just this Fall.

"Looks like it is about time for me to s-c-a-t-"

This fella' wandered into my apartment complex while headed to the Big Thompson River beds

 

***Just want to do the obligatory reminder here that all of my pictures posted here are easily viewed and easier to see when double clicked for a closer view.

 

Thanks for allowing me to share Nature's exhibit here in a typical Colorado Fall.....................

 

 

 

Thumbs Up Thursday.................

Well, since it is Thursday, and I had a few items on my mind, thought I would put up another Thumbs Up Thursday post.

Thumbs Up Thursday's may not occur every Thursday, but, I will use this as a theme for when they do...................

Thumbs Up Thursday's will be used to give a shout out or a Thumbs Up to a few of my BlogBuddies for recent work on their blogs, plus, to make note of other stuff I run across while perusing the internet looking for fishy goodness!

So, to cut the blabbering and get to the point, let me begin by giving a Thumbs Up to my Blogbuddy Jeremy over at Troutings.  Jeremy lives in a part of Colorado that I have not had the opportunity to explore for fishing purposes.  Visiting and reading some of his blog posts certainly whets the appetite to make sure I have a chance someday.  Here is a link to a recent post that Jeremy has up on his blog about fishing the Grand Mesa. 

Now, if that doesn't get your fish ticker going then I don't know what would.  Thank you, Jeremy, for making this ol' guy have Grand Mesa fish in his dreams.

Another BlogBuddy that I have followed for a long time, (you will see why) writes about his time on Utah Waters.   Justin's blog, the Utah Water Log, is always crammed full of beautiful pictures of gorgeous Utah and many, many great fish that his waters offer.  Here is a link to a recent post titled "All Over The Place"

Enough already, Jeremy and Justin, you two guys have convinced me that you both have wonderful waters to fish and some awesome fish stories to tell.  Well worth a fishing blogger to follow both these blogs and keep up on what is shaking the fishing dreams tail this week.

I could not finish this post without saying thank you to all my blogging friends who have re-connected with my blogging efforts in the past week or so.  You can and do make a difference in this ol' geezers life..................................

"65"

If I remember right, I turn "65" today, I think....................

Perhaps, I was going to go fishin' today, I don't remember...................

My wife said I could buy a new Ultralight Spinning rod for my birthday...................

Well, I bought it.  Now, just can't remember where I put it...............................

Whats more, there is a new little tackle box right where I used to put my old one...........

The little one is empty.  Anyone know where I put the old one...........................?

There's my reel sticking out from underneath my pillow......................................

If I could find that new rod now, I think I would go fishin'

Oh, No!  I think I can smell my box of worms someplace...........................

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A little Tom Rush before I head out the door...............................................

 

Hope You Have Not Thrown The Pond Stalker Overboard Yet................................

Well, here is hoping that all my blogging friends have not thrown the Pond Stalker overboard yet for being the most dysfunctional Blogger on the boat.  If you have already, here is hoping that you threw me a life preserver and are willing to give me another chance at this blogging stuff.  For, I cannot swim a lick and would quickly sink to the deepest part of depths unknown.

You see, in a fit of disgust with myself and my blogging skills, I have been all over the place of late.  Blogging about Fly Fishing, Spin Fishing, and other non-sensical matter.  Heck, I even thought I wanted to be a "Dot Com" guy with my own neat web address.  You see that was my first mistake.  No sense trying to be a fancy blogger with your own web address.  I am too old for all that, especially when it comes to remembering technical jargon and how to be in complete control of your own site.  Oh, I did move my blog over to Wordpress and set it all up and immediately became  a blogger there.  I will say this, it is a more complicated system over there.  I struggled with it.  My blog hits went way down.  Less readers means less feel of community!  Some of my favorite followers of my blog struggled to get their posts through a tricky spam system there so that they could even post on my blog.  In the end, I did what I felt was the right thing and kicked that blog system to the curb.  

I thought that I had blogged my last word.  Retired Blogger was my new title.  That lasted just a few days and I could not just pack it in, so, here I am back at Blogger with my new blog site and look.  Blogging on Blogger is just way more fun and Blogger has a great community of bloggers to share with.  

So, if you find your way here and want to be a Follower of my blog writings still, then I will most appreciate it.  If you came and you don't like what you see or are tired of following my words and nonsense of following me all over the internet from one corner to another, I completely understand that too!  

If you decide to link me up on your Blogroll you will need to use this link:
http:pondstalker.blogspot.com

Hope to see you back in touch with me here and long live the Pond Stalker, My BlogBuddies, and, the Pond Stalker Community.

With that said,
I think I will go fishing and not worry about it anymore!

Mel