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 Re: Trip to South Padre Island
[Re: WoollyBugger]
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09/27/12 11:36 PM
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Meadowlark
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You couldn't pick a better outfitter than Mark Cowan. He's the best I've come across.
I'll be spending a week with him in a couple of weeks on the Karluk in Kodiak. Mark is top notch all the way.
Enjoyed your report.
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Re: Trip to South Padre Island
[Re: Meadowlark]
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09/28/12 12:32 AM
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WoollyBugger
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You couldn't pick a better outfitter than Mark Cowan. He's the best I've come across.
I'll be spending a week with him in a couple of weeks on the Karluk in Kodiak. Mark is top notch all the way.
Enjoyed your report. He was tying salmon flies when we were together.  Mark and I grew up in the same town. Our families have known each other a long time. He's a great guy and a great guide.
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Re: Trip to South Padre Island
[Re: WoollyBugger]
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09/28/12 03:10 AM
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Meadowlark
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LOL, yes he said he would bring me some of his "specials" He is a great fly tyer and creator of patterns.
If you haven't done so, recommend you and your Dad consider going to Xcalak on one of Mark's trips there. It is a great place to have a legit shot at a grand slam and several chances at the elusive Permit. He usually takes groups during the best moon phases in Nov. and March.
I haven't been recently so fishing could have changed, but its a great trip to a sleepy community in a very remote area.
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Re: Trip to South Padre Island
[Re: WoollyBugger]
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10/09/12 01:21 AM
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scooter aggie
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Somehow I just saw this. Alot of awesome, thanks!
Btw, what lens are you using??
Let us hope that the bass do not find the equivalent of the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch.
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Re: Trip to South Padre Island
[Re: WoollyBugger]
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10/16/12 07:45 AM
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Jerry Hamon
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Awesome report and pics. I think this is the best report I've ever seen on TFF. I was very young when I lost my Dad. Cherish every moment you can together. 
Owner/Guide at River Crossing Guide Service
(214) 457-3407
revtcf@gmail.com
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Re: Trip to South Padre Island
[Re: WoollyBugger]
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10/19/12 05:21 AM
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BHR
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This is an awesome fishing report!
Plus, IMO, If you aint drinking, you aint mowing.
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Re: Trip to South Padre Island
[Re: Meadowlark]
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11/04/12 02:00 AM
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WoollyBugger
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Thanks, y'all. Glad you enjoyed the pics. LOL, yes he said he would bring me some of his "specials" He is a great fly tyer and creator of patterns.
If you haven't done so, recommend you and your Dad consider going to Xcalak on one of Mark's trips there. It is a great place to have a legit shot at a grand slam and several chances at the elusive Permit. He usually takes groups during the best moon phases in Nov. and March.
I haven't been recently so fishing could have changed, but its a great trip to a sleepy community in a very remote area. I've not been to Xcalak, but I'd LOVE to go. Dad has been to Painter's Creek, Alaska and to Belize with Mark. I'd love to hit those places as well.
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Re: Trip to South Padre Island
[Re: WoollyBugger]
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11/21/12 02:03 PM
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skeeter22
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Thanks for taking the time for the post. Very impressive. I love the Lower Laguna.
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Re: Trip to South Padre Island
[Re: WoollyBugger]
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11/21/12 02:09 PM
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rrhyne56
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Well I just got to sit down and go through the set of photos and am flabbergasted! Art! Right here on TFF.
Thanks for sharing the set and most especially the little dollop of icing there at the last with the note about the tarpon rolling in.
"have fun with this stuff"
in memory of Big Dale
RRhyne56, Flyfishing warden
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Re: Trip to South Padre Island
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11/25/12 05:54 AM
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Do It
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That was a great post and excellent pics, I felt like I was there, may hands are still shaking from watching your Dad land the sheepshead.
D.
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