Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (Berry Point) — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:02:45 GMT

Andy, I shot you a PM that I won't be there until December. It's unlikely, however, that the temperatures will be in the 60s.

If the flows are favorable earlier then Spuce is more than welcome to my share so long as you both let me know what I missed, both in the fishing and the quality of the burgers :-). My offer to pop for the beer still stands if one or both of you can join me in December, or next spring.
Cheers, Paul

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (aquabonito) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:58:36 GMT

Sure Sprucie, just as soon as the water goes down. You name the day and time and we can meet at the Masamore Bridge, just so long as the temperature is in the 60's. Can't affort to treat two people, so you get Paul's ration.

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (spruce grouse) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:37:57 GMT

aquabonito wrote:
Come on, Berry, you had a conflict as I remember. Let's do it soon. I'll pick up the tab at the Pioneer.. pretty fair burger.

Gee, if Andy's buying, can I come too? I want to see just how angry Andy really is. Hopefully whenever you get here, Paul the flows will be down. Right now they're...

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (Berry Point) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:16:43 GMT

Thanks Andy, let's do it. I'll send you a PM on my Baltimore travel plans and timing.
Cheers, Paul

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (aquabonito) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:34:21 GMT

Come on, Berry, you had a conflict as I remember. Let's do it soon. I'll pick up the tab at the Pioneer.. pretty fair burger.

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (Berry Point) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:27:17 GMT

I'm in, or is that down? I suspected as much when he declined my invitation to fish the Gunpowder last summer..... Clearly he needs more!! I'll bring the vermouth and swizzle.

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (aquabonito) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:26:48 GMT

I make mine with Gordon's; cheap but effective.

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (spruce grouse) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:53:26 GMT

aquabonito wrote:

Its almost 12 noon here, I think I'll stir up my favorite Martini.

Intervention at Andy's house. Who's in?

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (aquabonito) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:56:40 GMT

RMB
If you figure out access, the East Branch has a lot of nice fish; mostly nymphing. Its not heavily fished. Some of the really good West Branch creeks have declined, but some are still surprisingly good. Spanish Creek was really good years ago before Turner shut it off. I had to get permission, but was never refused. I don't type in the names of the few good ones still left. Too many watchers.

Taken alone, I agree Bozeman's food is lacking.

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (rockymountainbrown) — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:29:04 GMT

Bozeman area has better fishing too!!!!!!!

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (rockymountainbrown) — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:27:24 GMT

Andy, well put. I forgot about the Mint, but technically, that is in Belgrade...Pretty darn good steak/buffalo, etc. there. Sir Scotts serves some nice big home cooked meals. Other than that though...not to impressed, and I am not a critic, but a ravenous food fan.

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (rsagebrush) — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:45:31 GMT

Lestrout,

I did quite a bit of copper exploration in the Cabinets and of course fishing all around, or what good would be out of town be anyways.

Food in Montana is basic and I abhor chains and coasties anyways.

As far as coastization (not a word) I've seen that happen in Reno-blech! Always had great Italian food in Reno anyways, something to do with the weather (thats what draws in the wopps), but now that the lefties from CA have moved in- there are...

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (aquabonito) — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:48:31 GMT

In defense of Bozeman!

There is not great food in town itself. But 10 miles to the west is Sir Scott's Oasis, a simple place serving great steaks, reservations required...always. If you want great pub food, drive up the canyon, and after putting back a few trout, eat at the Coral bar. If you want something really fancy with white tablecloths, and a gourmand menu, its right on the Gallatin; walk across the street from the Coral Bar and dine at...

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (lestrout) — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 10:56:22 GMT

rsage - with the RightCoastization, Californication and just general yuppyfication of MSO comes the plethora of national chains, eg Chinese buffets, Outbacks, etc.

But I much prefer the local flavor (literally). Big rancher breakfasts at the Montana Club are my usual eyeopener, and cafes in little towns like Drummond (Wagon Wheel), Stevi's (downtown - ahem - Stevensville), and the River City Grill are wonderful studies in tasty Americana - the way it usta be, and still is....

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (bishtc) — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:54:35 GMT

Lestrout

The rod you mention with the bear paw stamp is made by RD Knowles. I own the 7 ft 4 wt 'Grizzly Switch' and it is a very sweet rod!

Bishtc

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (lstshkr) — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:10:27 GMT

What? Are you saying the Ox doesn't serve steak anymore?

Dean

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (rockymountainbrown) — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 20:11:18 GMT

I live in Missoula. If you think Missoula dining is bad, try Bozeman.

RMB

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (lestrout) — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:57:47 GMT

Marty - re genuine Eye-talians: turns out that there are quite a few. During WWII, Fort Missoula interned POW's from Italy. Most of the native menfolk were off doing war things, rather than ranching and farming, so's the POW's were pressed into the gap. Most of them thought they died and went to heaven, since they got 3 squares (something a lot of them were not getting under Mussolini) and the weather wasn't all that bad (for MT). Quite a few of them knew about farming,...

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (spruce grouse) — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:20:04 GMT

Horsesho wrote:
Ditto on that. What they need is some genuine Italians out there.

Marty, spaghetti westerns are passe.

Re: Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (rsagebrush) — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:00:28 GMT

Now if they would just get some good resturants the place would be heaven!

Missoula about to be new centroid for cane makers?

feeds@yuku.com (lestrout) — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:49:37 GMT

djo's nice item on Doug Buskirk in The Missoulian puts the following thought into my head: is Missoula about to be a new focal point for makers?

I have been long aware that some makers move their shops to 'better' climates in order to optimize the curing of cane. For instance going from SCal to the AZ foothills, or from the PNW to Idaho. The thinking is that drier (and maybe higher altitudes) make for better cane behavior. Sometimes I suspicion that once these sere,...