On A Little Break 2/12/25.

FISH CATCHING TRAVEL

Knockin Tail Lures by My Coast Outdoors

 

I never get tired of this view.  West from Wolf Creek Pass.

I can finally say we are settled in.  Got the other truck Colorado licensed, our DL’s, received the deed to the house, dealt with the social security people, and all the other things required to be old and move.  And of course, there are the little things to learn about living in a really small almost isolated town.

The mail is spotty with plenty of folks in the valley complaining about how long things take and the somewhat random nature of delivery.  And it seems we have a couple of electrical outages every year including one this morning.  Rarely does it last but since we have a gas fireplace in the living room it is nice and toasty.  Another “disadvantage” of living in a really small town is the limited places to eat, which is probably a blessing as we don’t eat out like we used to.  Compared to other places we have lived the few small inconveniences here do not even come close to living in “town”.  I could go the rest of my life not driving on the interstate through a big city.

I haven’t written in a while as we have been taking it easy and getting things done.  But the fishing is just a couple months away here and I will be posting my usual amount.  I will be sure to drop a pic of the snow coming this weekend, it just might be something,

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WOW

Just got an alert from the local PD that several mountain lions were observed prowling around South Fork last night.  Just maybe the town is full of deer, number 1 in their dinner list.  You gotta love living in the woods.  We look at it this way, they were here first.  Same with the wolf reintroduction.  Then when the Boss opened the window yesterday morning a big coyote was trotting down the street.  Suffice to say we love it here!

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A Cripple Creek morning at 10,00 feet on a lovely Colorado day.

We spent a couple of days in Cripple Creek combining the Boss’s coming birthday and Valentines Day.  (There happens to be a Golden Nugget casino and for some inexplicable reason they sent us 2 free nights, so happy to go.)  A few hours from here it is a classic old mining town full of casinos.  Most are small and a legacy to the wild west.  They are basically the financial lifeline for the town and folks were friendly.  Interesting place.

A few miles down the road, actually the end of the line, is the town of Victor.  It still has a couple of huge gold mines operating and some really cool old houses.  We found the only restaurant in town, who does not like biscuit and gravy.  We missed Rita the Rock Planter as we did not know she was there.  Will not miss her next time.

There are others in Colorado so will be sure to add them to the future list to see.

Rita the Rock Planter – Wikipedia

 We did manage to see a couple of elk but couldn’t get stopped in time.  The morning we left it has snowed 3″ which is no big deal minus the curvy roads.  It was really cold and the roads were snow covered so we did not see much for the first couple of hours.  As it warmed we saw elk, sheep, deer, coyote and 2 eagles.  It just did not work out for pics but with the weather change coming we will be back chasing.

It is supposed to snow around a foot the next few days and it will have the sheep and elk down.  And maybe a moose who knows.  The area really needs the snow so hope it comes.  To go along with that the wind is on a terror right now blowing 40 -50.  If it wasn’t for that it is still nice here in the mountains.

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Wade-right-300x50The Wade Right Fishing Belt and the new Madre Sling.

For all your wading needs.

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Hope those of you in the Houston area will head to the fishign show this weekend.  Be sure to visit Michael at the Knockin Tail booth.  He has several new things in the line and the shrimp looks killer, to go along with some good deals on Knockin Tails and jig heads.  Tim and Jason at the Wade Right booth have a new bag that I am excited to see.  Both these folks are local guys and they deserve our support.  Plus, nothing like looking at boats and a ton of other fishing stuff you may or not need as your wallet will dictate.

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Today we are getting ready to hunker down for the snow to come starting tonight.  They have upped the potential to 30″ with winds to 50mph and colder than a weld diggers you know what.  So will start the beast to a snowblower as it will definitely get a work out.  Then be sure plenty of candles and flashlights, get out the snowshoes and just gemerally make sure we are as ready as can be in case we are snowed in for a few days.  But guess what?  That is what we signed up for.  And as soon as the roads are cleared it will be off to the Bighorn and Elk wintering areas.  So plenty of pics to come.  Thanks for stopping and reading my stuff.

Good Luck and Tight Lines

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Off Topic

  1.  Alina HabbaBOOBado and Eyeliner Dude (Who would make me nervous at the urinal.) Vance need to turn in their law licenses.  Saying the Courts have no power over the executive branch and its orders is not only just plain nonsense but stupid.  I think it was day one in civics in the 7th grade where we learned about the separation of powers.  It is a check and balance on the power off all branches.  Do not let their gaslighting be your only source of information.  (Plus the orders challenged do far in court are now 10-1 against and it will continue.)
  2. If that raving lunatic President Not Elected Musk tells us one more time about the waste in the federal government I might puke.  Try this on for size.  The State Department has indicated they will buy 400 armored plated Tesla trucks at a cost of a bazillion bucks.  Hey, what about that getting rid of EV’s?  And speaking of ferreting out waste do you know that our government currently pays Musk $8 million a day in subsidies.  Educate yourself.  So now some South African dope taking lunatic is running much of our country.  I agree there is tons of dead weight and waste but this is not the way to go about it.  Plus my personal information is none of his business.
  3. Finally, one of the things being watched is President Trump has now “joked” about serving a third term as president FIVE times.  Just remember this, you never know.  Apparently, the constitution is just a suggestion.

UPDATE:  Right after I posted this and the word got out about the 400 Tesla tanks the contract was cancelled.  The press serves and important role and if this was not brought to light it would have happened.  Please think about it – If they were necessary and on the up and up why would they have cancelled.

 

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About Redfishlaw

I am a retired attorney who just loves to fish. I was a freshwater guide for about 20 years and now have moved to the salt. I am not the greatest fisherman, but I am committed. So if you love fishing, and want to learn what little I have to offer, stop by anytime.
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