Very Memorable Day with Fishin Magician (more pics added)

[skrimmy]

I jumped on the opportunity yesterday to for an "open seat" guest in an awesome day of fishing with Fishin Magician on the North coast. A better compliment could not be given than to draw a comparison between John and David Johnson in a fantastic day on the water, and that's exactly what yesterday was. Crayfin was the lucky person in the other front seat. It was a great day with lots of good conversation, fishing, catching, laughter and awesome weather. How can you top that!

We started out on one North coast river, but it was soon apparent that fishing would be a tad slow at best. We pulled the boat and went "elsewhere", where we proceeded to have a very memorable day. Not counting the several hard pound downs on plugs that didn't stick, we went 8 for 9 on the day. Half of them on plugs, the other half drifting eggs.

Half of the fish were nates, half were hatchery brats. Pics to follow, hopefully later today. We brought home only two of the hatchery brats, and released the others to fight another day. The first nate that buried John's "custom" plug tried it's best to crush that thing. After a great fight, a nice 12# buck was kind enough to pose for a quick pic and released quickly, unharmed. I don't think there's a person on the water who could outfish Fishin Magician when it comes to pulling plugs. He certainly earns his nickname. He called at least two of those fish that came on plugs within seconds of the violent pounddowns. Boy, that one plug took a beating yesterday! The second nate figured we were too ugly to be seen in a picture with him and wanted no part of it. :shocked: Not wanting to argue with him, we obliged and got him on his way.







Then we went on a streak where we got into some nice hatchery fish, with a couple more nates in between. Fishing was fairly steady throughout the day and it was hard to call it a day when we hit the takeout. Todd and John, you two were an absolute pleasure to fish with, I could not have had a more enjoyable day on the water. I hope to get the chance again. THANKS!!!

Skrimmy

[ 02-20-2004, 10:45 PM: Message edited by: skrimmy ]

[Crayfin]

I told you to be EASY on John, if his head gets too big I cant get him in the front of my truck and he has to ride all the way to the coast in the back :grin: The man is a "MONSTER" on the oars.
I gotta admit having a day of awesome take downs is pretty cool. Every fish just tomahawked the chosen plug

Had a great time fishing with you too Skrimmy-you seem to have the "gift". I swear you could be looking the other way and get into fish all day long :smile: I really had to bear down just to stay in the game [img]graemlins/1zhelp.gif[/img] Had me worried right off the bat!

All in all a awesome day on the river. How many times can you get a phone call from one of your buddies, asking you what your doing and reply "Aw, just sitting here watching Skrimmy land a little chromer--why, what are you doing?"




Crayfin

[Fishin Magician]

WOW........ thanks so much for the kind words. It was a pleasure to fish with you and look forward to future outings. It was an awesome day to be on the river and the fish decided to cooperate as well. thanks again-

John

[RichH]

Don't ya just love it when they crush a plug?

[wwwturkey]

Sounds like you guys had a great day out there. Congradulations to both of you

[Redbull]

Ahh, the classic Crawford photo. I've seen that look before.

Good times!

Dude, what's up the the Bono glasses?

'Thursday bloody, bloody Thursday...'

Todd's new fish band - ME2.

J

[SalmonJeff]

you cant go wrong fishing with John. he is a great guy to talk to and bounce idea's off of.

so John when are we going out to toss so floats!!!I have a new idea to show you and we need to get out bad

[Crayfin]

Skrimmy, I know we got more pictures of you than that! I want to again say.............Skrimmy was the man. That last picture is his first one of the day and it does not do that freightrain justice He just kept getting chromer after chromer after chromer!

Joby--you like those glasses dont you :grin: Hey all 3 sets of lenses are polorized and I thought lookin good standing still was part of the program At least if you see some dork down on the river with a pair of those bad boys, you'll know it was most likely me.....................Crayfin!!

[Crayfin]

Indeed what was a really fun day! I was wondering if that upside down fish was going to "surface" :grin:

I think those crotchless waders coupled with my U2 glasses could be the new "high fashion" fishin set-up

Crayfin

[Ty]

Nice Work!!!!!!!

[Sturgeon Tom]

All one can say about a trip like that is .
st

[Kentucky Hog Hunter]

Good stuff Bob....

I haven't forgot about your goodies...Call me and lets hook up...

[Fishin Magician]

Oh I assure you that I kept a few precarious pics that I can use against you fish.......remember you were the one that said its on!!!!!!!


JB

You got it dialed John.

[ZaQ]

I am sorry John..............


92 to go.

:grin:

[Crayfin]

Sorry ZaQ--more like 97 to go They did not all come on the ladybug. We did get a few on drifter too.

John--after that comment, I will be running the camera from now on :grin:

[fishinpoor]

CRAYFIN,how is it that 3 of you go fishing and yet YOU end up in all the pics. come to think of it there is more pics. of you with my bull then there is of me,beware PHOTO OP,that guy can smell blood or slime from a mile away,next thing you know your shoved down in the river or blowdowns and crayfin is claiming the glory just hacking on ya' old buddy.im still trying to get a break from these dogs and get up there to hook some fin with ya........SUPER DAVE

[Redbull]

I'll tell you how.

He's a total photo junkie. He gets bent (the fish isn't even to the bank) and next thing ya know, he's like 'Hey uh, would ya mind grabbin the camera out of the back of my vest? I'm a bit busy here.' Poop eatin grin - free of charge. Ya never get any smack talkin' out of Toad when you're fishin.

Dude's got more photos than all Japan combined.

Note: He practises 'The Pose' in his office. I've even been 'coached' for said pose.


Nice job guys. I called Toad today after Skrim-Bob's post and bowed over the phone.

[ 02-20-2004, 06:09 PM: Message edited by: Redbull ]

[fishinpoor]

don't i know it i've fished and hunted with the guy since he worked for me in '86,he has that "hey can ya get my camera for me
bit thing down cold,he works on the pose before he goes to work,which is sometime between 9 and noon,if he works at all,and he has everyone believing he sells realestate :shocked:

[Amerman]

Way to go guys. [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] John is truely a magician. John it was good seeing you the other morning at the launch. I saw all the reason you guys decided to leave the first river. It looked like a Christmas weekend crowd.

Scott

[Crayfin]

Wow fellas, I am not feelin the love here Jealousy is such an UGLY emotion :grin: John says it's because I am so pretty. Kinda scary coming from a guy that wears such "pretty" pants [img]graemlins/hearton.gif[/img]

Redbull--I think my gentle toolage has helped you with some great photos

Fishinpoor--Yea, sorry about that bull--you really did take some good pictures of me with that one

You think both of you would catch on and start carrying cameras. "Works every time"
BTW--I did actually catch the ones I am holding [img]graemlins/berry.gif[/img] you big jerks

Scott--impressive results from the "front lines"
that fish is truly awe inspiring. What a complete ANIMAL of a steelhead

Crayfin

[ 02-20-2004, 08:01 PM: Message edited by: crayfin ]

[David Johnson]

Good job boyz

[TH]

very nice guys!
and that hat looks awesome too... :grin:

[ 02-20-2004, 08:23 PM: Message edited by: TH ]

[Fishin Magician]

Scott- just saw the updated pic of that fish.......all I can say is You da man!!!!

As for "Picture Weasel" sounds like you got a fan club of your own..... :grin:
I can see you in the mornings , getting ready for the day of fishing and photo taking. You look in the mirror ( Lisenting to Low-Ri-Der on the 8track )and tell yourself at least 5 times.... " I am BEAUTIFUL , I like myself, and gosh darn it I WILL get my picture taken today even if it isnt my fish!!!!!!!" Then you go throw a few more stitches in your quilting project you have been working on for a few weeks now, then you are out the door to arrive not 1 minute early or 1 minute late but exactly on time............. :tongue: :tongue:

How is that quilted camera cover coming?????

I am still beautiful, but you my friend are PRECIOUS !!!!

John

[Redbull]

John-John, nice job my schmack talkin' bruther!

So, since we're having a nice round of 'Let's all pile-on Toad,' has he ever done the, 'Dude, pull over. I gotta poop now' thing about 2 flippin miles past Staley's? This is of course after he just inhaled a McStaley's McMuffin and a 2 liter of Mtn Dew. Personally I don't see the relation between the two.


PS - "Dude, you got some poopy paper in the car right?" What, do I look like your mother?

[Fishin Magician]

Joby- you know its true but I cant go there as I have been known to make sudden detours myself........... :smile:

[Bobby Ray]

LOL

Outstanding gentlemen [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

[fishinpoor]

REDBULL,if you ever get a chance to go elk hunting with the TOAD,if he has to poop,and you can bet he will,all i can say is NOCK AN ARROW there is elk within hearing range,i used to think it was a coincedence,but he does it too often and i guarantee there is an elk nearby,the dude is uncanny CRAYFIN love ya' man.gimmee some more of that knuckle love

[SlappinH20]

LMAO - This is the best thread I`ve seen yet on this site!

Nice "work" you guys!

[fishinpoor]

slappin,spend some quality time with this joker and you won't stop LYAO,his bro is a hoot also.best friends a guy could want.fishinpoor

John who? :grin:
No doubt about it Johnny B knows his stuff

[weekend warrior]

Yeah John is a plug pulling machine. Maybe one of these days I might be fortunate enough to get a seat with him and then get the urge to actually pull some plugs [img]graemlins/1zhelp.gif[/img] .

Everyone says the same stuff about him so you know it ain't no fluke, he's got his stuff dialed. Good job guys [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

[fishbait]

What a great looking boat in the background of the one pic. Wish I wasn't so busy and could spend more time in it.

[Crayfin]

I tell ya Steve, I think I have spend mor etime in that things than you have!

Todd

[skrimmy]

Todd, yeah, I think John's holding out on us with a couple more pics! :grin: Let's see, there's the one of you with your upside down fish, I wasn't feeling ornery enough to post that one!
Then there's the one of your "crotchless" waders, and the pics of those last few brats that we released, I haven't seen those yet! Jeez, I've still got a smile on my face from the good time yesterday.

[Fishin Magician]

Stew - when you feel better lets hook up .......

[Crayfin]

Did I say it was on? What I meant was your on. As for the quilted camera cover--I am having trouble getting all "my" photos transferred onto fabric so I can stitch them into a kinda shrine for my camera (and me) :grin:

Your Faithful Fishing Pal

"Picture Weasel"

Originally posted by Fishin Magician:
Stew - when you feel better lets hook up .......

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Just say when JB! I'm available pretty much any day. It was definately Todd's day that day. He absolutely cleaned-up at the ANWS meeting