Putting Waders Out to Pasture

[Michael Toris]

Had the itch yesterday and decided if I was going to fish, it had better be before this shit comes through rather than after. Once my wife got home I took off.


Late as always. Also every warning light possible (it seems) is on in my old truck. Eh, fuck it, I'll fix it later (or not).


I figured these had a few more trips in them. Note the custom twine laces; contact me for a pro-deal order.


Once I finally made it to the creek, I saw a nice little quill hatch coming off.


Since I saw no surface activity, I figured I would nymph my way through the deeper runs. Settled on a #12 bh pheasant-tail (my personal fav, miss me with that hare's ear shit) since I figured the fish would be actively feeding. Since quills emerge as adults beneath the surface, I expected this to out perform stoneflies and streamers today. I was correct.





One of my favorite runs on this creek. I caught a nice one (18-20ish) last time here. Had to settle for the consolation prize this time, but he wasn't a slouch for this creek.





Trout lilys are still a good week or two from blooming. They are in peak bloom below the mountain.


One of my favorites. If you haven't read up on skunk cabbage, I suggest you do so. Such a cool plant.

It has been 15 years since I last purchased waders. They have been pretty good ones, but for the last couple of years, I have stayed fairly "moist". I got plumb wet today. It's been real waders, but the time has come to part ways.




Boots are fucked too.


Nobody likes to wring out their socks.

These came today. They should be a nice little replacement.

[streamereater_101691]

Sweet. Cant go wrong with the g3's. Now time to dirty them up.

[driver]

Solid. Mine are getting that way. I probably got another year or two.

[Onslow]

Hmm, pics are not visible.

[Woolly Bugger]

GOOGLE BAD

IMGUR GOOD

You cannot view this attachment.

[Dougfish]

Got nothing, G. 

[Big J]

What a boomer

[Beetle]

Like my new avatar?

[bmadd]

Pics work fine for me.

I started to judge you for all the shit in your truck, but then I remembered my truck....

[Fin]

I just added the Imgur app to my phone.  Speaking of boomers, how do you use this thing? I can't even get to the point where Woolly's instructions kick in.   

[Dougfish]

You want the old man to teach you, Neil? 

[Onslow]

Pics work fine for me.

I started to judge you for all the shit in your truck, but then I remembered my truck....

What browser are you using?  As keith stated, google bad, maps, browser...

[Woolly Bugger]

I just added the Imgur app to my phone.  Speaking of boomers, how do you use this thing? I can't even get to the point where Woolly's instructions kick in. 

my pic is from PC

on phone app.. just hold on image and copy link...

[Michael Toris]

Ok assholes, I fixed it.
I miss tapa 

[Dougfish]

That was worth the effort, sir.
I hope you post more reports this fine year. I miss you.