Well we made it to and from without much of any monkey wrenches, thank goodness !
As always we had an absolute blast and was a much needed trip for me.
It makes it better when you are going with a #1 guide with 30+ years of experience too!
The water had been pretty much level (and clear) for over a week before we got there.
The day we arrived they decided it would be a good time to start dropping and raising the water 3+ feet every day.
Honestly it didn't matter the scenery / company and food made it all worthwhile.
The last day Terry found some clear water and they turned on for a bit. We had 25 and 21 boated and we both lost at least 10 each right at the boat.
My favorite view every trip, because this is when we first put in. That means I am THERE !
This is another one I love. Floating by hearing all the rock pigeons is really cool.
It's always cool to see the eagles too.
Wish I had better pics.
Love a cool foggy morning.
If you have ever wondered, smallmouth do eat powerbait. LOL
He was a good time on light tackle.
Another bonus catch was this monster sucker. LOL
I think it's a redhorse? Not sure though.
Absolutely beautiful trout !
I love the ones colored up like this.
My biggest brown trout ever.
We didn't put a tape to it because we didn't want to keep it out of the water and mess with it any more than needed but going by the net size it was right at, if not a bit over, 19"
No trip would be the same without the food pics. LOL
Pork chops, pork steaks and t-bones.
Of course since we were working so hard every day we had to carb up with taters and garlic bread.
The finest part of every meal was the freezer slaw though. Stuff is like manna from heaven I tell ya !
We had a lot of fun, as always.
I am a blessed man to have friends good enough that will put up with me and allow me to create memories that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
As always we had an absolute blast and was a much needed trip for me.
It makes it better when you are going with a #1 guide with 30+ years of experience too!
The water had been pretty much level (and clear) for over a week before we got there.
The day we arrived they decided it would be a good time to start dropping and raising the water 3+ feet every day.
Honestly it didn't matter the scenery / company and food made it all worthwhile.
The last day Terry found some clear water and they turned on for a bit. We had 25 and 21 boated and we both lost at least 10 each right at the boat.
My favorite view every trip, because this is when we first put in. That means I am THERE !
This is another one I love. Floating by hearing all the rock pigeons is really cool.
It's always cool to see the eagles too.
Wish I had better pics.
Love a cool foggy morning.
If you have ever wondered, smallmouth do eat powerbait. LOL
He was a good time on light tackle.
Another bonus catch was this monster sucker. LOL
I think it's a redhorse? Not sure though.
Absolutely beautiful trout !
I love the ones colored up like this.
My biggest brown trout ever.
We didn't put a tape to it because we didn't want to keep it out of the water and mess with it any more than needed but going by the net size it was right at, if not a bit over, 19"
No trip would be the same without the food pics. LOL
Pork chops, pork steaks and t-bones.
Of course since we were working so hard every day we had to carb up with taters and garlic bread.
The finest part of every meal was the freezer slaw though. Stuff is like manna from heaven I tell ya !
We had a lot of fun, as always.
I am a blessed man to have friends good enough that will put up with me and allow me to create memories that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
