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mrl0004

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Freakin' rain
« on: January 23, 2012, 12:08:18 PM »
One hell of a trip regardless. Fish or no fish, I had a great time hanging out with everyone. I never got the skunk off the entire trip. So no fish pics for me.
Friday afternoon..


I wonder why they call them the smoky mountains?


The only thing I caught..


Friday night activities..


A few decided to pass time tying flies...


Saturday was rainy crappy weather that finished off what fishable water wasn't ruined by Friday's rain.....but we still tried





Saturday night was more of the same: drinking, hanging out, and eating good. Grilled amberjack fillets, cocktail sausages, pork loin, boston butt, chili, etc. Woke up Sunday and everybody parted ways. We decided to go up to higher water with hopes that brook trout would cooperate and hopefully the water would be lower and slower....


The water was clear, but the rocks were slicker than owl s%#@ and the water was too fast..


I saw a good pool that I just knew would hold a fish....


...but it didn't. I didn't even see one spook off. So I tried to take an artsy fartsy picture..


The view of the stream from the trail...


We snapped a quick group photo and headed back with the smell of skunk. Had a great time just being outside and hanging out smoking cigars and drinking with the guys. Come spring, I need redemption.........
"Often, I have been exhausted on trout streams, uncomfortable, wet, cold, briar scarred, sunburned, mosquito-bitten, but never, with a fly rod in my hand, have I been in a place that was less than beautiful."

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Re: Freakin' rain
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2012, 01:05:21 PM »
Enjoyed the report and great scenery even without the fish. Thanks!
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Re: Freakin' rain
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2012, 01:34:26 PM »
Great trip report and pics and you will get a fish next time.


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Re: Freakin' rain
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2012, 03:16:28 PM »
Great trip report - proves it's not always about the fish.  Good friends, good food, good drinks, and good times just enjoying the outdoors.
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Re: Freakin' rain
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2012, 05:39:21 PM »
Great trip report - proves it's not always about the fish.  Good friends, good food, good drinks, and good times just enjoying the outdoors.









Well said!!
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Re: Freakin' rain
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2012, 09:47:24 PM »
Great trip report - proves it's not always about the fish.  Good friends, good food, good drinks, and good times just enjoying the outdoors.

Well said indeed. Man, I HAVE to get over there sometime. I'd be tempted to leave the flyrod in the truck and just take the camera gear around. Amazing scenery. Thanks for sharing.