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Japanese Itou

Superfly — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:02:18 +0000

As we look forward to our upcoming Mongolia Taimen season starting in September it is great to know that someone has been skating flies for these monsters. Thanks to Mark Weeks for sharing this awesome skater caught Itou from Hokkaido Japan. In classic fashion Mark (the world’s greatest guide client) rose this monster three times only to leave town and allow his guide to catch him the next day. You’re the man Mark!

Thanks for the photos Mark and see you in Mongolia!

Caption Contest

Superfly — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:26:02 +0000

At Sweetwater Travel we expect excellence out of all our workers. That is why we were so excited to have Pete Eaves (confidential supplier of all the dirt on Scotty Schumacher) available to open the lodges in Alaska. Way to go Pete and we’ll see you at the Murray!

If any one can figure out what Pete is dreaming about you get 12 crappy flies from the Sweetwater Fly Shop.

Fort Peck Sees Record Flows

Superfly — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:51:58 +0000

Caption Contest Winners!

Sweetwater — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:23:19 +0000

Ok we have had some great feed back on the photos that have been on Sweaty Waders for our Caption Contests. Now we will announce the winners to the last three photos. Hey winners come pick up your crappy flies and keep the shots coming people!

Item #1:

Thanks for all the captions for this great shot of Sweetcheeks Wilson. And the winner is Mr. Powdarippa his ownself!

Brown Trout? Rosie said these were whitefish!
By Powdarippa

Item #2:

Thanks again Peter Eaves for the confidential photo of Scotty “little hands” Shumaker. Congratulations Mary A for the victory and the great caption. Get your 12 Crappy flies, I think you know where they are.

That explains the high voice…

By Mary A

Item #3:

The last winner was also one of the caption subjects. Congratulations Sweetcheeks for the great caption of Brenden Hertz. Oh by the way Cheeks…….you may not want to ask Marya for your Crappy flies!

HEY MARYA! WHAT GIVES? YOU TOLD ME YOU CAUGHT THAT BROWN ON A LEACH PATTERN AND I FIND A BUCKET OF THESE STASHED IN THE BUSHES?!?!?!?!?!?

By Cheeks

Peacok Bass in Brazil

Superfly — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:42:55 +0000

One of the jobs as a guide and trip host is to deal with all the varying personality types out there. Some clients are easy some are tough and some are just flat nuts. But every now and then we are blessed with real gentle, kind and generous people. Here at Sweaty Waders we would like to share a video of Charlie and a real gentleman Paul Lavins fishing this spring in Brazil. Thanks for all the years of fun fishing Paul you’re the best!

Guide School Confidential: Ed The Bowler

Superfly — Wed, 11 May 2011 12:33:42 +0000

We would like to take this opportunity to celebrate the greatness that is Ron Meek, and on rare occassions Ed the Bowler. Ron has been one of the best things that as happened to Sweetwater Travel, logistics master, Dean of the Guide School and inventor of the San Ron Worm. Your the best Rondo!

Alaska Steelhead

Superfly — Thu, 05 May 2011 12:17:42 +0000

Scott “Scooter” Schumacher, Pete Eaves and the rest of their cheese eating crew made their annual trip to Southeast Alaska for some Steelhead fishing. Despite some low and clear water conditions the guys were able to catch quite a few Steelhead.

Oddly enough the guys were also able to make time for beer drinking and cheese eating. All said and done they had thirteen cases of Olympia, it’s the water you know, and 3 1/2 gallons of CheeZ WhiZ cheese spread. Remarkably, they were able to eat that much cheese despite the fact that Pete dropped the wood spoon that they all shared to eat the cheese, in the pit toilet. They are still unsure why he took the spoon to the toilet. The rest of the week they were forced to use their fingers to get at the cheese spread. The word on the street is that a couple members of the party shed tears when they realized their beloved wood spoon was gone.

Glad you made it home safe guys! Thanks for the great photos Scooter.

PBR Guide Olympics

LRon — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:15:57 +0000

“World class competitors, Cory Koff and Pat Vermillion working on their Synchronized flotation routine for the PBR Olympics. Good Luck Gents!”

Road Trip

Superfly — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:05:47 +0000

Best family vacation ever. Wendy, Griffin Mae and Charlie on the Clearwater. Thanks to Timm Rosenbach for the plush accommadations and the scoop on where to get the Steelies!

Kispiox Hog

Sweetwater — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:57:34 +0000

Copper River Lodge guide Nick English hooked up with us in Smithers B.C. for a couple of days of steelheading before heading back to the States. After a fruitless day on the Bulkley Nick and girlfriend Kaylin decided to fish with us on the Kispiox. After being pointed in the direction of a couple of pools by Scott Schumacher, Nick landed this incredible buck measuring 45″ x 25″ with an estimated weight of 37lbs. HOLY CRAP!!