Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Ups and Downs

Today was my first day as a casual part-time custodian at the Capilano River Hatchery.  I have never been so excited to wipe toilets and mop floors!  The staff there are all very pleasant and a few of the guys are certified fishaholics like myself.  Lunch break was speckled with our smartphone photos of recent catches and freshly tied flies and jigs.

On a sadder note, I learned that one of the hatchery's longstanding brood fisherman, Eric Carlisle passed away.  I did not know Eric well but I had bumped into him a few times fishing the cable pool.  He was very friendly and we chatted about fishing for brood stock and the 2014 rockslide on the Seymour River.  I also learned that Mr. Carlisle has quite a reputable history as a conservationist and author.  His book was in the lunchroom and will be my next read.  RIP Eric Carlisle and thank you.

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