Scott K.
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Look into the iPad with either 3G or 4G – either one of those has a GPS built into it (the wifi ones do not). To state the obvious, you don’t have to activate the cellular connection for GPS to work. Given that the iPad 3 just came out, good deals are probably to be had on 1s and 2s
In any case, then get the Backpacker “Map Maker” app. Really nice looking 1:24,000 USGS topos. If you view maps at home on your iPad wifi, you can can set it up so that you cache them all on your iPad. The blue dot shows where you are. Pretty slick.
Of course, not the best for turn-by turn driving, but its pretty good otherwise in that they are super portable and you can get a number of waterproof cases.
“bar next door” = Righteous Room. See you guys there.
I’ll be the tall dude in plaid dress shirt (unless I can swing by home after work, then it’s who knows).
How do the latches on the brute box work?
I’ve always thought a big contributor to the Yeti’s longevity are the rubber latches that cinch the lid tight against the gasket. Do the brute box latches work in a way to keep the lid equally snug against the gasket?
First, paddling a canoe upstream, especially solo, is difficult and requires a good bit of exertion. Obviously, this is current-dependent, but I would say most of the DH-hooch is too fast for this.
I have a BVK 9wt that I use mostly for river stripers. Excellent rod and can handle the intermediate and sink tip lines with ease. I use it out of my kayak and have not treated it kindly in the one season I’ve had it, but it is still standing and fighting well. Only complaint is that the cork quality sucks and the black rubber foam ring at the front of the grip exudes cheap.
Also used it for flats fishing alongside my xi3 8 wt. The rods are different and the BVK is a little stiffer and less buttery, but BVK is still a great rod for that as well, especially on longer shots.
Note that the 9 wt BVK is a lot beefier than the 8 wt., both from a rod blank perspective and a hardware perspective (The reel seat is so much more substantial on the 9). If you are stuck between the 9 and 8, go with the 9.
Watch the speed limits on the drive down, the policia like those Jeeps with Avis stickers on the bumper, but any fine can be negociated.
No kidding.
If you are looking for a short rod, my vote is for a med-fast or fast 7’6″ 4wt. Having a little backbone helps you zip casts under branches, backcast in that 3 foot hole behind you, and, importantly, put a couple of split-shot on the line and hit that really narrow deep run. Also, really helps control double-rigs and large streamers (though, I’m sure some disagree with this).
My primary short small stream rod is a now discontinued 7’6″ Orvis Superfine Tip-flex 4 wt, a great rod.All that said, I have been using a 9′ 5wt for small stream stuff more and more. It helps me reach and place the fly, get a longer drift and tight-line nymph a lot better than the shorter rod. Also allows me to stay out of the water and hidden behind brush. I regularly use it on smaller N. GA streams – the only case where I wouldn’t use and would instead use a shorter rod is if the stream is about 6′ wide or less or really really overhung.
Thus, I’d consider a 9′ 4 wt or 5 wt if the streams you are targeting are not super small or overhung with rhoda or what have you.
Great shots. Trip looked epic (despite the rain)!
If I wasn’t sure of it before, I am now… Guns in fishing pictures are badass.
Zach – Those railroad shots bring back some memories. A really good buddy of mine has a place near the next RR crossing downstream from those cabins. Fished near the power lines mostly and have taken many a walk / jog on that section of track. Probably went 2-3x per year for 10 or 11 years – way less so since i’ve been in ATL – man do I miss it. Hoping to make it in May.
Interesting that the bottom has moved so much there and on the Norfork.
Looks like you had a great trip!
On this topic, what good books have you guys read on fish behavior?
Specifically, have you guys found anything newish that fits the bill? The best thing that I’ve been able to find is Through the Fish’s Eye, which is a bit dated, though has pretty tremendous content.
For me, without a doubt, it is a Folstaf wading staff. Very rugged, very reliable and it will get you out of places you shouldn’t have been in in the first place. I tried other wading staffs, but nothing came close. Have had the Folstaf for 12 or 13 years and its still going strong.
Only other answer is my windstopper fingerless gloves. Totally key when you’re fishing and its chilly.
Scott
