A Parker story behind the picture

[Gary Laudermilch]

I have a special place in my heart for goldens. They were my first bird dogs when we hunted mostly wild pheasants with an occasional foray for grouse thrown in. They were wonderful dogs and one especially was a world class pheasant dog, and ducks, and doves; oh, and cats. He did it all. My job then had me move to grouse country and he took to it like he had been hunting them his entire life. Today I am a setter man but still have fond memories of the golden days.

[6pt-Sika]

Most people won’t admit it but bird hunting and trout fishing have A LOT to do with aesthetics . Years ago I used to hunt with a fellow once or twice a year that always had droppers half pointer half setter . And while they were great meat dogs I didn’t want them in my kennel .

[Paul Mazan]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

Most people won’t admit it but bird hunting and trout fishing have A LOT to do with aesthetics . Years ago I used to hunt with a fellow once or twice a year that always had droppers half pointer half setter . And while they were great meat dogs I didn’t want them in my kennel .

Frankly I just like dogs. I don't really care if they point or flush or if they are purebred or Heinz 57's As long as I can take my Parker Trojan and dog (s) for a walk in some birdy looking cover I'm a pretty happy guy. Anything past that is a bonus. But then I'm not much of a fly fisherman either. I'm more a baitcasting reel and crankbaits bass fisherman. I'll break out the flyrod now and then but I can't say I'm any good with it.