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Upcoming Fishing Trips
To suggest new trips Contact Rob Gillette at 615-8141)
or
robgillette@comcast.net
or
azflyfshr@comcast.net
for
more information.
San Juan 2007 – Tentative dates March 10-13.
Anticipated cost approximately $300/person
OPTU plans on the following trips in 2007: San Juan
(John Murphy's), Annual Family Outing, Fall Retirees Trip,
and based upon interest one additional trip to either the
San Juan or Lees Ferry. Don't forget there is fun fishing in
southern Arizona's lakes. Arizona Game and Fish will be
stocking these lakes on a regular basis throughout the
winter. It's always a fun day of fishing with fellow OPTU
members locally. Check at the upcoming Holiday Party and
future monthly meetings for fishing plans.
Tuna Dream
Rebates for Chapter New Members
Renewal Rebates for New Members TU National gives
rebates to chapters for new members. If you know of
someone wanting to become a new member of TU, have
them put chapter #531 on their application. This will help us
receive the rebate. Thanks for your support.
OPTU Website and Newsletter By E-Mail
If you have access to a computer and e-mail help us reduce
mailing costs by getting the Newsletter electronically. Just e-mail
murphy@pharmacy.arizona.edu
& cc:
sreiter4@cox.net
, Subject:
e-mail newsletter
. Give your name
, the zip code
where you
normally receive the printed version and the e-mail address
where you want to receive the electronic version. Note – it will
be your responsibility to inform us of changes in e-mail
address. Otherwise, you may begin missing newsletters.
The newsletter is available on our OPTU website
www.optu.org
.
Notes from the Flyshops
Don't miss the annual Dry Creek Outfitters day of free
flycasting instruction on Saturday, December 9
th
from 10AM to
5PM. Hutch Hutchinson from the Orvis Company will be available
for 1 on 1 instruction for all proficiency levels. Free hot dogs and
refreshments. There will be a flycasting contest toward the end of
the day with prizes! John and Cullen Murphy will present
slideshows on New Zealand and Alaska fishing. Call us at 326-
7847 for more details.
Humor/Quotes
THE BATTLE AT ROCK CLIFF
By Hawkeye Richardson
It was late autumn in a time since passed. Throughout th e
year, the combatants had prepared for this fight. Strategies had
been formulated and battle plans made ready. Both had
prepared with total focus, tuning and perfecting their skills and
reflexes. While each warrior had challenged and defeated lesser
adversaries with relative ease, this battle would be different. This
battle would challenge the limits of their abilities. This time, their
actions would have to be immediate and decisive.
The strategies of the warriors were markedly different. The
first warrior, a simple, yet fast and cunning individual named
Fario, chose to use the site of the battle as his primary
advantage. The battle would take place on Fario's home territory
where he knew every rock and tree, every ambush point and
escape route. Combining h is years of experience with his
deceptive size and speed, he had rebuffed countless attacks by
inferior enemies, sending them home battered, beaten, and
humbled.
The second warrior was Claudius, a large and physically
imposing individual who chose a totally different strategy.
Claudius, being the larger but slower of the two, would rely first
on stealth to surprise his opponent. Then, he would utilize his
superior size and strength to prevail in what would surely be a
test of endurance as well as wits.
The day of the battle, the sun rose into a clear, blue sky. Mild
temperatures and gentle breezes prevailed, ensuring that
weather would play no role in the struggle that was about to
unfold. As the battle began, Fario moved to his chosen position,
a place that Claudius could not approach without revealing
himself. Fario had studied his opponent well, and he knew that
Claudius was a master of stealth. Fario knew that if Claudius
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