Video - my home stream

**Roy** · 07-18-2010, 01:13 PM

The home stream I rebuilt as a lad...

[youtube:2izjatig]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNdSfGP4Tts[/youtube:2izjatig]

the story of my youth...

http://www.sexyloops.com/articles/putti ... ocks.shtml

Roy

**AndyBaird** · 07-18-2010, 06:56 PM

You are a legend Roy... fished the pool Jim's standing in last night, perfect level following rain. 8-10" trout EVERYWHERE, lost a 12" trophy at the net :oops:

None of this would be possible without your hard work over the years, and still going strong. You created the finest natural, micro-fishery in Ireland.

What did I catch them on...?
#20 RPE (reverse parachute emerger - Roy Christie)

THANK YOU, Roy.

Best,
Andy

**Danny S** · 07-19-2010, 03:03 AM

That's a very inviting stream. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your linked story. Sometimes, a yellow monster can be a good thing as long as it is controlled by the right hands; we just have to examine them and their purpose closer after then initial fear.

**AndyBaird** · 07-19-2010, 06:21 AM

The evidence for...

**greendrake** · 07-19-2010, 08:10 AM

Wonderful story about your youth Roy.
I enjoyed it and am thankful for the John Shaws that we are fortunate to cross paths with during our lifetime.

Will

**BrkTrt** · 07-19-2010, 12:49 PM

Rebuilding trout streams, reversed tied emergers, you do it well.

Thanks,

Brk Trt

**BrkTrt** · 07-19-2010, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by AndyBaird

You are a legend Roy... fished the pool Jim's standing in last night, perfect level following rain. 8-10" trout EVERYWHERE, lost a 12" trophy at the net :oops:

None of this would be possible without your hard work over the years, and still going strong. You created the finest natural, micro-fishery in Ireland.

What did I catch them on...?
#20 RPE (reverse parachute emerger - Roy Christie)

THANK YOU, Roy.

Best,
Andy

Andy,

This little guy I took last eve could be the brother of the one in your net.

Brk Trt

**AndyBaird** · 07-19-2010, 02:48 PM

He he.. that's uncanny Brk, check the larger spot above the eye and to the right... yours preferred a nymph but they ARE brothers.

Best,
Andy

**gusstrand** · 07-19-2010, 02:55 PM

Roy, may I post the video to the front page?

**Roy** · 07-19-2010, 04:12 PM

Thanks, all.

Andy those are true beauties, -
as is their brother :D

excellent stuff.

Gus, I have no probs re front page, the soundtrack is rubbish tho'
so
your call, feel free.

cheers,
Roy

ANDY,
did you get any this evening, I was stuck when you called,
sorry 'bout that :(