Upstream Wet Fly

[Boris]

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Here's one of me casting in 1986 on De Puy's Spring Creek, fishing a PT nymph upstream. Whatever happened to that handsome young guy?

John, we were all young and hansome once, now we are only handsome!

[tie2fish]

Only fair to show Ray on the water as well ...

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[letumgo]

Thanks Bill.

Boris - I cracked up when I read your comment. Funny.

John - Is the hat considered a river keepers hat, or a ghillie hat? Either way, I love the style and look.

[Greenwell]

John - Is the hat considered a river keepers hat, or a ghillie hat? Either way, I love the style and look.
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It was called a "British Fishing Helmet" of all things. Similar to a Deerstalker but not exactly the same. Orvis sold them way back. It was the best fishing hat I've ever owned and I wore it until it fell apart. Never seen another quite like it.

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Here's another photo of me wearing that hat. Do you know who the other angler is?

[daringduffer]

It must be Ernie.

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[Boris]

Wasn't Earnie known for his Bavarian hat also!

I've seen very few photos of him hatless over the years.

Someone's got to say it, Ray, in case there are any illusions.

[Greenwell]

Wasn't Earnie known for his Bavarian hat also!

I've seen very few photos of him hatless over the years.

Someone's got to say it, Ray, in case there are any illusions.
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And here's his hat!

[Boris]

That looks like it!

[Greenwell]

No John, it's Ernest Schwiebert. I did meet Goddard several times but never had the opportunity to fish with him. However a very good female friend of mine knew John very well and had boxes of his flies. The largest dry fly trout that I ever saw come out of the Upper Madison (YNP) ate her Goddard Caddis, one tied by John himself.

[letumgo]

John - Do you know what length rod Ernie was fishing? It looks very long (10 footer?)