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A Quick Morning Fly #10994204 07/22/15 10:11 PM
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After two and a half weeks with no days off, I was able to make a short run to the river on Tuesday. I had a very short amount of time to go, but really needed to work on some river film projects ive put on the back burner because of my schedule. Funny how that seems to be a common theme with most my posts. Finally get to go, but only a few hours, had a great time, but had to leave quick. Tuesday was no different.
After dropping my bride off at work, I headed out for the 20 mile trek to my drop in. (my truck is in need of a transmission, so were still having to one car it right now. If you get an opportunity to experience having one car for an active family of fourdont.) Anyway, I get 5 miles before my destination and encounter road construction. The kind that involves a pilot car to lead you miles and miles down a one lane highway. 26 minutes later, I arrive at my spot.
Since I needed to focus on getting the shots I needed, I loaded up my pelican cases full of camera gear, my tripod, monopod, and a gopro into my kayak. This wasnt expected to be a heavy fishing experience, so most of my tackle was left at the house. But being the person I am, there is no way im out on the water without some fishing gear. I brought a 6wt, 8wt, a big fly box, and I still felt a little naked. smile



After dropping in and paddling a ways, I just couldnt pass up some of those spots, and started throwing some flies. Im not sure what I was thinking. Tons of low tree limbs lining the banks, dense underwater structure, in a kayak, with the wind blowing. I was headed for disaster, or at least a tree decorating party, but I didnt care. Then I noticed something weird was going on. Cast after cast they were hitting their mark. There were even a few,no way, how did that not get hung up? moments. Being blessed by the sacred fly angels is not something I take lightly, so I decided to leave my olive wooly bugger on and keep fishing it. I caught a ton of sunfish. So many in fact, I could probably stock a four mile trotline with bait. But there were about 3 that were the kind I like. The kind you can stick a thumb in their mouth to get the hook out. There are some healthy fish in these waters.




I had one really nice fight with a very big bellied Warmouth. This is only the second one ive caught on this river and the first on the fly. It was a gorgeous fish with beautiful markings.





It was nice to be the only one out that morning. It was quiet and relaxing, even though I had a lot of work to do while I was out there. It seems everywhere I looked there was something moving about. Yes, a few snakes too, but they were the kind I dont mind coming up and saying hello.

Here was a nice pattern I like to use this time of year. Bass love them too.



Its amazing how much work it takes to get to those awesome fishing spots. Unless you own the land, or know someone who does, its drop in and start paddling. In, out, push, pull, fall, cuss. I love it. Getting to those hard to reach spots, and throwing a fly to a fish that has never had one presented to it before. now thats livin right there.



Its one of the only places im not bombarded by politics, government, money issues, work, truck problems, or just the stresses of the daily grind. Its my safe zone. So with all those other things out there waiting on my return, those snakes dont seem like such a bad companion anymore. smile



Thanks for coming along,
Scott

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Pretty piece of water right there great stuff.


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coolphotos Solid Post! Good job. cheers


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Re: A Quick Morning Fly [Re: Aggroman] #10995169 07/23/15 10:53 AM
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nice water, is that hill county?

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I feel like I was right there with you - great writeup!


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Re: A Quick Morning Fly [Re: Aggroman] #10995672 07/23/15 02:57 PM
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Thanks guys.

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I'm pretty sure that's the most beautiful Warmouth I have ever seen.
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Great Pics, thx for sharing!!

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Awesome post and pictures thumb

That Warmouth is a monster, great fish!!!!

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Thanks guys!

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