Monday, December 26, 2016

Annual New Years Day Outing

We are about a week away from our annual New Years Day fishing meet. This tradition started back in 2010 and has continuous despite some harsh weather. Each year we pick a small stream and gather. Coffee and donuts are served and the day is planned. We then head off to the stream and try to get on the board for the first time in the new year.

Around noon we assemble and enjoy a hot lunch, usually home made chicken soup and chili. The afternoon brings another walk to the stream and we continue until it get to cold, with me it's usually the feet. The first outing started with three of us but has grown to six. There may be an addition this year. Below are a series of the New Years Day outing over the years.









See you gents in a week.....don't forget to buy your 2017 license.









19 comments:

  1. Fond memories !! Can't wait until this year. So thankful for this tradition and sharing the small streams with a group of great gents, the NYD Crew!

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    1. TROUT1
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      Pete it's enjoyable spending the first day of the new year with "the crew"

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  2. Brk Trt,1st of all. A belated merry Christmas to all!

    You know its really nice to hear a group of friends holding a great traditional outing such as this every year. keep it going guys, so we can hear about it and share it with you...........Phil

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    1. DRYFLYGUY
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      Phil we hope this tradition continues for many years. We have the will but the weather really calls the shot.

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  3. These are the best parts of our outdoor lives. Great to see you gents having a great time.

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    1. Ralph Long
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      Ralph we've enjoyed these meetings for a few years now. Hope the weather gives us a break.

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  4. good to see these sort of things going on , well done all and tight lines for 2017.

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    1. George
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      George continue they will. Tight lines so as to get on the board with the first trout of the new year.

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  5. Always fun to read about your New Years group outing. Hope it's a nice day, and fun and fish abound!

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    1. Hibernation
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      Will I hope so too. No issues hopefully.

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  6. Those moments in time with fellow fly fishers on the water are some of my most vivid memories as years pass.........
    Wishing all of you who participate a most wonderful day on the water and warm food for the tummy!

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    1. Grandpa Mel
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      Mel it seems as though my mind holds fishing memories very well. Warm socks, warm tales and hot food and drink await.

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  7. This looks fantastic! I don't think I'll manage a New Year's Day meet up, but I'm hoping to get out at least one trip before the end of January. Good luck and enjoy the food!!!

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    1. Fading Angler
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      Yes sir my friend...you must get out there in January and take your first trout of the year, and hopefully it will be on a dry fly.

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  8. My new New Year's tradition is to sit in my warm house, sip a hot toddy and standby for your pictures! Have fun.

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    1. Howard Levett
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      Howard that's not a bad way to spend day 1...hopefully we can provide you with some fine photos.

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  9. If there wasn't such a vast expanse of ocean between Australia and the US, I'd be asking if I might accompany you all on your New Years Day outing. Wet a fly for all of us who will be with you in spirit.
    I must apologize for not wishing a Merry Christmas to Jeanette and yourself as well as everyone that comes to this site. I hope the coming new year brings you great joy and good fortune.
    Kindest Regards,

    Steve.

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    1. Steve Hynes
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      Steve as you'll be with me in spirit I may at some point on the stream ask you for advice, OK.
      Your Christmas wish is on time.

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  10. Alan
    I can't think of a better way to spend the day fishing with guys who love the sport as much as you do---you are truly blessed. Thanks for sharing

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