This is what a true trout angler looks like

[Troutman]

[BiggerThomas]

When I first saw that pic, I saw Rick E. (aka Stonefly on this board). RIP Rick.

Great photo, Troutman.

[Rusty Spinner]

When I first saw that pic, I saw Rick E. (aka Stonefly on this board). RIP Rick.

Great photo, Troutman.

LOL, I used to email that to Rick when he was still very much with us to bust his chops. I'm also missing my friend. Hard to imagine it's been three years already!

[Vance]

Rusty, it’s three years already. I helped stock the Musky with Rick and others. Never forget the time sitting on his tail gate going up a field when he stepped on the gas and I fell off onto the tall grass. I spent most of my time with Harry in his truck till we found another place to stock. I hope the younger guys do the stocking now as I am 86 and not as mobile as I was when helping to stock the Musky. Everybody enjoy them selves now because old age creeps up on you. Hey all of a sudden your 70 years old then 80 years old. Stay active and help the stocking of the Musky. Bill the mailman. (Bill Vance)

[Rusty Spinner]

Rusty, it’s three years already. I helped stock the Musky with Rick and others. Never forget the time sitting on his tail gate going up a field when he stepped on the gas and I fell off onto the tall grass. I spent most of my time with Harry in his truck till we found another place to stock. I hope the younger guys do the stocking now as I am 86 and not as mobile as I was when helping to stock the Musky. Everybody enjoy them selves now because old age creeps up on you. Hey all of a sudden your 70 years old then 80 years old. Stay active and help the stocking of the Musky. Bill the mailman. (Bill Vance)

Yup, we had a good crew this past fall to stock the Musky in my F-150. The only issue was that I wound up giving Covid to 2 of the 3 guys in my truck without realizing I was sick. Royal Coachman was the only one not to get sick that day, but it turns out that he was just getting over it himself and had immunities still.

[redietz]

I did exactly that thing after back surgery in 1999. I may be doing again soon simply because I'm old.

[Johnw]

Yes that is going to be me in the not too distant future.