Planettrout evolved from a five year old fingerling who fished Eastern Sierra streams from Olancha, CA to June Lake, CA – to a silver haired fly fishing addict. This is the story of that evolution and what has been learned, created and, now, passed on…
PT at eight…dreaming of Lone Pine and Trout…in the front yard of our home in Sherman Oaks, CA…
PT/TB , my Mother and twin brother Greg…
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| Note from Ginger…. This has to be one of the most beautiful photos ever taken of Susan and her twin sons, Gregory and Timothy. It was taken by Jean Howard, a well known photographer who captured many of the great and beautiful moments of Hollywood celebrities during the 1930’s, 40’s, 50’s, and into the 60’s….Jean Howard died this past March 23rd. She was 89 years old….. The photo and the below text are from Jean Howard’s book, “Jean Howard’s Hollywood, A Photo Memoir.” Publisher..Harry N. Abrams, New York, New York. |
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PT, Mt. Washington, New Hampshire, Fall 1969, 10th. SFG (ABN), ODA-034…
PT on Hot Creek…
With Angelo on the East Walker River…
Tim B./ PLANETTROUT
PLANETTROUT: Fly Fishing, Fly Tying and LIFE
Tim:
Enjoyed looking at your site – especially the pics of the Owens. Fished the upper Owens this past week; usually after Crowley. Fell in love with this water after staying several days each year at the old Arcularis Ranch thru the 70’s – 90’s.
The river is a bit low now; but, still plenty of hungry fish.
Thanks for the pictures.
Larry S
San Diego
Greetings and Salutations!
Do you still recall your your old pal Timo from the B&B days?
(It’s only been about ten years or so……….)
For me the past decade has been a mixed bag. A few years sober, a few not. I’m happy to report that I’m sober three years next month! Whew! The most unfortunate thing I’ve been dealing with is my Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis as of three years ago. PD is really impacting my life. Oh Well…….Shit Happens…..
I’ve spent the past three months in Canada visiting my parents. There’s been nothing to do but go fishing!!!!!!!!! Walleye,whitefish,bass,lake trout,muskie,perch,and pike.
I’m fond of using downriggers on these deep cold northern Ontario lakes. That time you took me fly fishing all those years ago was the only taste I had of it. Perhaps we can go again?
I see from the pix on your site that Michael and Ally have grown up into two fine looking young people………..you must be very pleased.
I wish you all the best.
Timo.
(807) 345-7796
TIMO!
Good to hear from you!
I do the Moorpark thing in Studio City (check the directory).
9AM, M-F and sometimes 3PM. Now, almost 14 1/2 years ( 13 Alanon). I am unable to access my email account on the computer I am now on ( it is old, like me) will contact U soon with my ph. #.
Thank you Big Guy…U survived!!!
PT/TB
http://www.gringoes.com/articles.asp?ID_Noticia=2241
Hi, Tim, here’s an article about Patagonia, Argentina. I thought you might be interested.
Good things!
Ted H
Enjoyed reviewing your blog this morning – came across it as I was looking for a fly recipe.
I saw your Bat Wing baetis pattern and was wondering how you tie in the Dun Hen feathers on the top of the abdomen (I am relatively new to tying). I figured you could also use CDC to acheive the same?
BTW, I saw in your blog that you fish the Kern river in CA. I am often in Bakersfield on business (we just finished a big biodiesel plant there) and was thinking that one of these days I should bring my gear and try to fish the Kern. Any suggestions on what part of the Kern I shoudl try?
Tks and Rgds,
Harry
Denver, CO
CDC is a pain in the butt! Dun hen neck, tied in – convex side up – pulled over abdomen and bead, tied down, whip finish. Ck. with the Kern River Fly Shop in Kernville for up to date info and also check the Kern River Forum. Lots of good Kern River info and a bunch of friendly Fly Fisherman…
Tight lines!!!
PT/TB
Tim,
I found your blog today and I haven’t been able to stop looking at your old pictures for the past hour. I’m living in Glenwood Springs now and your shots from down on the Frying Pan are great. I was just down there yesterday and picked up some nice browns on midge pupas and adults.
Get ahold of me if you’re in the area anytime. You seem like a good guy to fish with!
Baron Zahuranec
baronzahuranec@gmail.com
Tim, will you be headed to Montana this year? Jan and I would love to see you again and maybe get a little fishing in. I just got back to Ca. but will be heade4d back on the 11th of June. The water has been high and ugly, but still great fishing
Dennis and Jan ,
Hope to!!!Will PM ‘ya at NCFFB if it appears likely…
PT/TB
Hello, good morning, I am Jorge Aguilar Rech, I invite you to visit http://browntroutargentina.blogspot.com. A fly-fishing site where you can find information, download games, meteorology, techniques, fishing maps . Since we have interests in common, it would be very good to exchange links in our blog Rolls. We are also on líen for responding to inquiries. A big hug and good fishing. Jorge
Goodidea! He visitado su sitio y enlaces a sus páginas. Que por preguntar … Al igual que su segundo nombre, mi mejor amigo tiene el mismo nombre que su apellido …It is done!!!
Planettrout / Tim Barker