Show ft 12 April 2004 I I 4 'l f Intermountainnler cvcrthdcss my journey didn't ' end there I was honked on the experiences fishing had already afforded me and my love for the pursuit blossomed when like the girls commercial I future in got married This time I was fortunate to have landed my best ' catch ever - the greatest fishing could a ever ask for partner girl The day I bought my first flv rod Cornell and I headed up the blacksmith Fork River near I Ivrum Utah to tempt the fniut with parachute olives the-T- blue-winge- d Together we’ve enjoyed casting emergers for monster browris on the Owyhee River in Southeastern Oregon until night fell and i couldn’t see my fly line anymore We even spent our second tyedding anniversary' bouncing yarn for Stcclhcad on the Salmon River in Riggins Idaho All the while loving every ' " minute on the water ' ' discovered the excitement of bass fishing when my husband and I made an expedition to Bruncau Dunes State Park Idaho and launched our canoe on thepeaceful lake I threw a Texas- rigged fluke into the weed beds all day long and had the time of my life thanks to my husband's expert paddling maneuvers Just like 'Jimmy Houston I kissed every one oft hose of bucket mouths before releasing them kick into the water-- ' ' My appreciation for the sport was further enhanced last year as I helped 12Cuh Scouts earn to catch Carrie sunfish at a Boise Idaho Recently I ! - PHQTQ COURTESY OF CARRIE BROWN ch Brown shows off a largemouth bass - albeit a small one fishing along the weed beds at Bruneau State Park in Idaho municipal fishing pond It didn’t matter to those hoys what the water conditions were that day nor did it matter the size of their catch Their wide smiles were the only things measuring trophy size that day Asa young girl fishing strengthened me as an individual -- Now as a woman it continues to connect me with those things most imjiortant to me - like a little solitude spent with those I love More than likely your experiences are different from ' mine or you may have yet to pick a up fishing rrxl No matter which caught during' an exciting day of category you fall into the experiences art out there and they arc surely wondrous especially for women -- Carrie Brown is a Pocatello Idaho native now living and a wording as a journalist in Ijogan Utah RUDYS LIVEWELL FISH og n BAGS Utah L m Classes in : Made with J?VC Coated Mesh Fabric Sturdy Zipper Closure No Vekto) Swivel hooks make easy attachment ' ' - The most extensive selection ' of fly tying equipment and material? in' the area Adjustable Shoulder Straps With Swivei Hooks Make Easy Attachment to Float Tube or Pontoon Keeps Fhh Alive fit Fresh Carry Supplies In'and Fish Out 36" Bag Straps Can Be Hooked to to Make a Great Carry Bag for Decoys Scuba Gear and : Snorkeling Equipment " casting & ( rod building Winston' to fl(Mt tube or pontoon fly tying : NEWSHIPMENTOyRITON ALUMINiTm ATViTRAILERSl Butterfield 150 Park Lawn - : Comein for the latest 5 : : ' fishing reports Your Available at: a Mon-S- at 509 E Oak Polaris Specialists wwwbutterfieldpofarisHiii 10am-6p- m Pocatello Chubbuck 1 Ai Ave ID ' |