August 25, 1971 August 25, 1971by Brian AhernAdsenseHeaded up a trout stream about eight last night,The place where we stopped was really quite a sight.Just above a diversion dam by a quiet pool,Where the Cutthroat congregate in a little school.The fish were swiftly rising to a little fly,Looking in my fly box pond ... read more
Building a Drying Motor Building a Drying Motorby Brian Ahern
AdsenseI have often been asked how to make a drying motor, and have also found this to be a frequent question on various web site bulletin boards. As a result I felt it may be of some use to put together instructions on how mine was done. A drying motor can be ... read more
Out My Back Door Out My Back DoorBrian Ahern, Helena, Montana
Adsense The morning of September 18, 2003, dawned cool and overcast, with an abundance of fresh air. A real treat following the summer heat and a month-and-a-half of thick, choking smoke. My nephew Dennis, from Richland, WA, had graced us with his presen ... read more
Mouse Trap Rod Winder Mouse Trap Rod WinderBy Brian Ahern, Helena, Montana
AdsenseThis is an actual drawing of the rod winder that I used from 1971 to about a year and a half ago. With one side of the mouse trap bar cut off the trap serves as both a spool holder and a device to adjust the thread tension. The bar is bent ... read more
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