With sadness I just finished reading Fly Fisherman Magazine's article about the health of fly shops and noticed among the casualties was Kauffman's Streamborn in OR, that truly is sad. On any given day you could call them and ask for a special item or color of hackle/ fur and be certain that you would get it. Seems as if too many Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's have turned customers away from really good shops or maybe it was just a hassle to worry everyday if you could make payroll that week. If you find a good shop either local or on the net by all means spread the word and keep them going, if there is a bad one -well just don't support it no matter how much you need that thread or fur. The bad ones give the entire industry a very bad rap.
OK it's time to fish, by this weekend we will be in the 40's BUT stay away from Spring Creek at this time of year, the bait and spinner guys are all over and it becomes just a pain in the ass to even look at them. Remember that at some time in March some streams are off limits- Bald Eagle is one of them. Big Fishing Creek is a great option and a #16 little black stone fly nymph is a great choice.
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