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Chris Wright's avatar

What a fabulous essay. Change does indeed come for us all. (I for one love the ghost fish, but then again I was there to see that beauty. Whoops!)

Proud to be part of this excellent piece. Thank you Jake.

And if you do visit the McCloud, be careful — she's tough. And make sure you visit Ted Fay's fly shop.

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Jacob Sotak's avatar

Ted Fay’s is a national treasure. So are you my friend!

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Thomas's avatar
2dEdited

Your writing never ceases to evoke strong emotion in me, Jacob.

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Jacob Sotak's avatar

I'm not sure there is a better compliment for a writer. Thank you for reading!

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Callard's avatar

Thanks for sharing. Had never heard of that river.

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Jacob Sotak's avatar

If you’re ever in Northern California, I highly recommend a visit.

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Callard's avatar

Yup looks fabulous!

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Jacob Sotak's avatar

I’ve been thinking about putting together a practical guide to the McCloud. Is that something you’d be interested in?

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Callard's avatar

Great idea, but probably not interested right now. Followed my Grandfather’s footsteps last spring and fished rivers there at a remote lodge. My Grandfather made split bamboo rods and fished Chile in the 1950s. Grew up fishing in Michigan, lived in Colorado and now in Farmington NM. Lots of good water. Have a raft and float the San Juan. Look me up if you get this way, and thanks for a wonderful article..

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Jacob Sotak's avatar

Always wanted to fish the San Juan!

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Fontinalis Rising's avatar

Is it Groundhog Day or something? Was just checking to see the last time you posted.

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Jacob Sotak's avatar

It’s been a minute for sure. Busy summer and fall — still catching up!

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