Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Tribute To The Dean of the Green Denny Breer

The world has lost one of its best, but Denny will still be here...I was saddened to read the news that Denny Breer had pasted away in an accident...I though this can't be true??? I just spoke with him the Friday before his passing. As the reality set in a deep feeling of sadness filled my body...Denny was more than a friend to me and anyone else he was around. He was one of my Fly Fishing Hero's! Every time I visited the Green River I made it a priority to stop by the shop and talk to Denny and Emmit. I loved to soak in the knowledge that they had obtained over their lifetimes. They were best friends and the two most respected men on the Green. Denny has been a constant leader in the conservation of the river he loved dear. He went out of his way to help the rivers future and in doing so has made it one of the best rivers in the World. Denny was truly a remarkable man and fishermen. His influence and impact that he has made over his lifetime is truly remarkable. Denny will live on, in each and everyone that he has touched...I am going to miss you friend...I'll catch that big one for ya!!!

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Chris, Travis and Not Dane...

Almost a year ago a group of co-workers took a trip into the Mtns in search of catching a trout for the first time on a fly rod. That day turned out to be a complete success with 50+ trout coming to hand. This Saturday morning a similar outing was designed but, with the intent of refining our skills and taking our fishing levels to new heights. Everything was going as planned, but, just as luck would have it Dane was no where to be scene at 8am. So Chris and I headed up to a section of river that was a sure bet and a spot to raise our confidence. The fish were running strong and the catch rate was off the charts. (I have never scene them that thick) We only fished from 9 am- 12:30pm, but that was enough we must have caught and released over 30-40 fish and quick released that many. It was a fun morning and time well spent and remembered. Too bad Dane, too bad... Did I mention it was the perfect fishing day. 50+ degrees, no wind and sunny on Nov 8th while we were fishing in the sun, others were Skiing at Snowbird only 45 mins away. I love the diversity of Utah.





Look close and you might be able to see some fishes!!!







Today we only used 3 flies Glow Bugs, Copper Johns and Brassies










Big Fish of Trip maybe 17'

In memory of the Dane Pose!

Friday, November 7, 2008

Blast from the Past

The First Float with the New Drift Boat. Oct 2005



Some of my Favorites from The Green River

Family Memorial Day Trip 2006


Gunner and the Brown

My Fishing Teacher: My Grandpa introduced me to the art of fishing and I have never been the same since. He is truly a fine fishermen and a great man I respect!
Lake Powell 2004: This is when I knew she was a keeper, the only girl I know who didn't mind cleaning hog Stripers.

Green Jer & Jord...Its the body language that tells the story



The Berry Ice Fishing


Huntington Res. First Tiger through the ice...
The trip that change my life...First time to the Green with the youth group
Green Post Mission

Fall on the Provo 2004

High Country Brookies 2004