Neal Osborn
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Lando, is this a photoshop snafu in the shot below? I hope you didn’t resize the size of the fish ::) Looks like a good day of fish rage.
edit – I like Steve’s theory better – the old “top secret” fly photoshoped out to protect the innocent, lol.
You guys really do have some impressive trout Matt. Especially that first torpedo trout – that looks like a Stretch Armstrong version of river trout ;D
I caught 6 rainbows on your fly today on the chattooga dh in the pooring rain 😀
Great pattern in size 6. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you were able to make a go at it despite the bad weather. I love the third pic of drift boat and guide poling. Great report Matt.
These are great responses guys. As expected, most of the responses come down to two camps, 1)fishing close to car in nice weather or 2)fishing full day trips or hot weather. It’s the later that most intrigues me. I think Gary summed it up best by the phrase “geary”. Honestly, most of the high end gear packs or vests are awesome and look great, but very few really hold the water needed on long hot days, especially here in Georgia or in the mountains. And I also hate the shape and sound of big water bottles jostling around on my body when hiking into mangroves or climbing rocks in remote pools. Furthermore, it often rains unexpectedly and you need to carry a rain jacket to allow you to keep on fishing.
David W (and others with Camelback systems) – I have been using my 6 year old Camelback bladder in the back of my vest and it works great. But wow, I didn’t realize how much the Camelback’s have advanced in the past few years. They are like full backpacks now, very good idea. I did some research and called my favorite mountain fly shop in NC and they recommended the Camelback Octane 18X http://www.camelbak.com/Sports-Recreation/Packs/2011-Octane-18x.aspx. This pack can be collapsed close to the body or expanded to hold the 70 oz bladder and a lightweight rain jacket and lunch and a few extra fly boxes. It is made for multi-sport but primarily mountain biking so it sits high on the back and allows for moderately deep wading without getting wet. Seems like an intriguing setup that could be used with a waist pack or lanyard in the front.
Michael, you are not the first person to recommend carrying a water purifier on the river. I am intrigued by this idea (especially since the water is cold anyway LOL). Do they really work? Are they bulky? Do they make them small enough to put in a fly vest pocket?
Actually I’d bet 99% of people in the airport have no idea what a Simms or Sage means. I always get asked about rod tubes in the Airport and clearly no one has a clue what it is except from a few. I think you are no more likely to get something stolen with a FF logo on your bag over Samsonite.
Funny story – I had my car broken into once. I had a Sage XP, Sage VPS, and two Gunnison reels in the back window of the car. Roughly 1500 dollars in gear…And the person who broke in walked off with only the pair of pants left in the front seat and my girlfriend’s purse (which had nothing in it). Cant blame the guy, he had no idea that he walked away from easy pickings.
tim is 100% right. No one knows or even gives a hoot about fly-fishing gear. They also have no knowledge of the value of these items. I wouldn’t worry.
I disagree in certain circumstances.
Great shots and trip report Mike!
Was there a black caddis hatch? That last shot looks like a size 16 black caddis. The Hootch was literally on a blizzard hatch of BC today – it was dry fly heaven.
I am going the Chattooga DH next weekend – what flies were most effective?
Your report makes me happy because it looks like I timed the caddis hatch perfectly.
Jack,
As a lecturer and one who travels extensively for various venues, I can tell you I’ve seen it all.
That sucks Cameron :-X
Go tonight and get a big package of beef jerky (make sure it has a silica package inside). Take 1/2 the jerky and the silica package and 1/2 cup rice and put in a big zip lock bag. Then put your camera in the zip lock with the lens detached. Let it sit two days inside (not in the sun). I have read multiple times that this trick often works when all else fails, but I’ve never tried it for myself.
Zach might have better advice since he has been through a similar dunking with his D200 in the past.
If that shot is an indication of things to come . . . I can’t wait for spring to see your follow up photographs John.
