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Started by gamatt53, June 13, 2011, 22:14:21 PM

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So I haven't posted a TR in a while...been doing a lot of bass fishing and hitting the Smith lately but I figure there are plenty of Smith TR's better than I can do. However I do believe I recently compiled some content worthy of a submission.

A buddy and I headed north to Monongahela late last week and spent 4 days camping, exploring, and drinking. It is absolutely beautiful country up there and the fishin aint bad either. I wanted to head to the SOHO but my buddy convinced me to head north with promises of cooler temps and higher altitude. Glad I listened because I believe we made the right choice.

Hit some small water like this

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and got into a punch of pretty brookies

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Fished some bigger water like this

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Caught them on dries and caught them on weenies

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Got schooled twice by massive browns but was able to bring this guy to hand and he ended up being the fish of the trip.
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Experienced a massive sulphur spinner fall and was ill prepared...my Smith sulphur patterns were all about 4 sizes too small. Was an absolute feeding frenzy and I could only look on in awe. I'll be better prepared next time




FoulHook

 'c;  A fine report. Those are some really nice browns.
Quote from: Transylwader on June 03, 2011, 21:56:17 PM
The Davidson. It's full of wild fish.

5xTippett

You did pretty durn good and that's an understatement! -0-

diaz dassie

Hell yeah Matt! Good going breh, WV is a wild fishery kingdom come, I need to get back up there before long.

Woolly Bugger

ex - I'm not going to live with you through one more fishing season!
me -There's a season?

Pastor explains icons to my son: you know like the fish symbol on the back of cars.
My son: My dad has two fish on his car and they're both trout!

OldDominionAngler

Very nice  'c;.  When it starts to swelter up here I usually plan a weekend trip to the Davis area...start there and fish south.  That country is hard to beat.

Fire-Fly

I know that river well, recognized it from the picks. One of my favorite rivers. Glad you all had a good time.

benben reincarnated

Great stuff....you should listen to your buddy more often.   ;D


jwgnc

Stalk softly and carry a green stick.

appalachia bound

Ha, i recognize that place as well. You certainly did better than i did when i was up there on the fork. That pool is a nightmare, with that 90 degree cross current. I took pics of it as well but only to remember my frustration. That big pool was stacked with fish but i couldnt turn a single one. When i hit it i saw a 30" brown... beaver, so i moved on shortly thereafter. The next day we headed downstream a bit to where the water gets...well,umm.. "purified" and slayed them on sulfur dries. Actually brought about 30 to hand that day including a 22' bow. That place is a tech. dry fly fishermans paradise. I had to cover my mouth to keep from eating the yellow stones and sulfurs that evening; the hatches up there are incredible! What a gem, i cant wait to get back up there.

wvyou

You made a great choice!  That place will treat you right for a lifetime.