4-23-2024 was a somewhat momentous day for me. It was the first day I've gone trout fishing since sometime in March of 2023! The Long and Winding Road? I like to think of this area as 'my spot' but of course it's public land and it's really everyone's. Looking UP! Looking DOWN! It was great … Continue reading The First Day ‘Back’ (and then some more)
Against The Current #1
PROMISE OF THE SEASON by Robert Romano - Photo by Trish Romano This morning a pair of wood ducks replaced the mallards, first to appear earlier this month on the pond behind our house. The wood ducks flew in sometime after dawn. They were there when we woke, nervous birds, flying off as soon as … Continue reading Against The Current #1
2024 SRS Founder’s Rod Awardee!!!
2024 SRS Founders Rod awardee LeighAnne Franklin! After Hugh Wenger declined to receive the Founder's rod, LeighAnne Franklin was selected to receive the award! Congratulations LeighAnne!!! I wonder if you'll let Walt take it our for a 'spin' sometime? No matter, congratulations on being the 2024 recipient and winner of the Slate Run Sportsmen Founder's … Continue reading 2024 SRS Founder’s Rod Awardee!!!
When You Miss Getting Out Yourself…
Well, this has certainly been 'a year' hasn't it? I'm sure some of you have had outstanding fishing and some have probably not. I'd be one of those that 'have not' this year. Many of you may know why my particular situation has caused this - and some may not. It's just one of those … Continue reading When You Miss Getting Out Yourself…
Founder’s Rod 2023
Slate Run Sportsmen held their Spring 2023 Regular Membership meeting yesterday, Saturday March 25, 2023. After calling the meeting to order shortly after 10:30 we heard a stirring, heart-felt memorial written and delivered by longtime member and SRS Trustee Walt Franklin. I know it made me reflect on my association with Joe Lemmon, our past … Continue reading Founder’s Rod 2023
Not a Hair Out of Place Fly Tying Presents…
Friday Night Flies!!! A lot has happened in the past few weeks and we're still struggling with the loss of our President. But he would want us to continue and 'fight the good fight' I am sure of it. So... I've been tying some, reflecting on my interactions with Joe over the past several years. … Continue reading Not a Hair Out of Place Fly Tying Presents…
Bad News – Sad News
SRS President Joe Lemmon (left) with Dale H. (right) SRS VP September 2021 Membership Meeting. It is with heavy heart that we report long time Slate Run Sportsmen President, Joe Lemmon, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. We are grateful to have had Joe’s guidance over many years. As of this writing no arrangements have … Continue reading Bad News – Sad News
Friday Night Flies Presents…
Repeat Offenders! So Tuesday was Valentine's Day and I saw the first Red-Winged Blackbird of this season at the bird feeder. I believe this is a coupe weeks earlier than normal. Yes, I'm using the word 'normal' and not apologizing for it. Ok, I suppose I should be using the word 'average' technically - average … Continue reading Friday Night Flies Presents…
Resolution/s
Resolution: From dictionary.com - "a formal expression of opinion or intention made, usually after voting, by a formal organization, a legislature, a club, or other group". I think the '....formal expression of intention made' part is where making New Year's resolutions may fall under the definition. One of my resolutions that roll around in the … Continue reading Resolution/s
High Water Homestead Hike!
Just a reminder folks - if you're just reading the email that gets shot out when a new post is published on the SRS website - you're not getting the 'full effect' of the graphics in the article. There's not a lot more difference, but there is the top of the page that has a … Continue reading High Water Homestead Hike!
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