Time for Ourselves

Thanksgiving weekend usually marks the end of the season in Craig. Izaak's is running weekend hours. Flyshops are barely open. People are traveling. Hunting season is nearing the end. For all that work and live in the Canyon, it's a time to relax and spend some time together.

The Thanksgiving food line at Izaak's | John Arnold

This was the fourth year that John and Melanie hosted Thanksgiving dinner for those who are around Craig. It was a delicious meal as usual. There were about 20 in attendance, and it was a mellow affair. Turkey, oyster dressing, a new version of green bean casserole (by Pat Lay), a chipolte sweet potato dish, red wine and some dessert. Thanks again to John and Melanie for inviting us all over.

What else is going on? Well, Ben (and soon John and Mark) are gearing up to redo the inside of the shop again. It's going to be a major project, and we will be closed for all but shuttles beginning Monday. The Trout Shop can of course provide you with any flies or terminal tackle while we're torn up. We will try and be around on weekends to provide shuttles.

Roger and the "Truth Box" | John Arnold

This is the time of year we also begin to see local guide Roger Panciotti dragging his green South Fork through town daily. Roger fishes more during the winter than anyone else. He stopped by the other day to show us the "Truth Box". Roger must be very suspicious. He apparently does not trust the numbers he hears. The Truth Box looks pretty cool. You can actually fill it with water while you measure the fish. Roger, if you weren't a fishing guide, I'd tell you you have too much time on your hands. But you're a fishing guide. And it's winter...


Some have asked if I fished or just filmed on my Redfish trip. Seriously? You don't think I'd fish?...