Live to Fight Another Day

Started by Onslow, May 06, 2022, 13:27:01 PM

Previous topic - Next topic

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Onslow


Damn, fishing is hard work. I believe I need a job so my life will become a tad bit more comfortable.

I headed out just before 9 for a quick hit.  I've been up to this place before, but for some reason, I've never put any serious effort here since 2014.  I was wanting to push up higher in the gorge, look for any trail remnants that would make fishing this creek a little more feasible, sensible, and not a death wish.

Moisture was banking up against the BR, with light rain falling. Lighting was very dim, and unfortunately, I forgot to bring my glasses. No changing up things today!

Fishing here has changed.  Years ago, the population was more dense with smaller fish.  Now, there are few fish, but many whoppers.

First of the day.

You cannot view this attachment.

This one was right at about 10 inches.  Lost one larger pushing 12 right at the net. 

You cannot view this attachment.

You cannot view this attachment.

You cannot view this attachment.

You cannot view this attachment. 

Crazy gradient past where the trail ends. Landslides, complete collapsing of hillsides due floods, steep gradient, have all but eliminated any trails.

You cannot view this attachment.

Honestly, after seeing this mess, I made the sensible choice to turn back.  I had only ventured 150 past where the trail ended, and it was a daunting pain in the ass to backtrack that far.

You cannot view this attachment.

Wish I could've pushed further up.  The bite was picking up.

You cannot view this attachment.

Somewhat traumatized by what had just been endured.

You cannot view this attachment.

Whats blooming today?

You cannot view this attachment.

You cannot view this attachment. 

Not sure what this little freak of nature is.  Plant or fungi?

You cannot view this attachment. 


Dee-Vo

#1
Hell yea. Nice fishes. Good to see you out so often.

That crick is a good one. Bow' lovin' down low is real.

Woolly Bugger

them fishes look well fed...

rock on ken...
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!

Dougfish

Fish on!
One-flowered Cancer Root. Parasitic.
"Why don't you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don't you dig how beautiful it is out here?
 Why don't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change? "
Kelly's Heroes,1970

"I don't wanna go to hell,
But if I do,
It'll be 'cause of you..."
Strange Desire, The Black Keys, 2006