Normal is Good

[Onslow]

Today stood out in last week's forecast as being nice.  I scheduled an AM appointment with the Doc, and took the rest of the day off.  What a splendid day it was.  Some indecision as to where to go, but ended up at a reliable stream in VA that generally produces in the Winter.

The flows were normal, the weather has normal, everything seemed normal.


First little fishy of the day.



This drainage is on the Old Plateau.  Per usual, streams tend to be on the skinny side.





Just upstream of this point, a cataract begins.  Great fishing in this area, but not today. Snagged brush in one of the best pools, stung a 15, and lost a 13 at the net.



More good looking water.  Day is still young.



While I must confess I don't fish year round every year, I've never seen witch hazel not open this time of year until this trip.





This fish felt like it just dropped eggs



Red Brown



Best fighting turbo tail of the day. Interesting scar on the head.









I pushed up this creek as far as I ever have, and I'm glad I did.  I started encountering civilization, and had to retreat. It was a heavenly 3 hours on the stream.



The only way out of the stream is to brush beat to the road, and walk back.





This is a state maintained road by VA standards.  I think Doug needs to drive his lesbaru to these parts, and do some Pro Rally shreddin.

[itieuglyflies]

Ken is the man...some beautiful fish.

[Dougfish]

That will do. 

Wife still has her Sub. The WRX has been gone for over 3 years.
I used to bomb some WV gravel/dirt roads with her.

[bmadd]

Love the colors on those browns

[Woolly Bugger]

Purdy fish

[greg]

Hell of a lot better than my day. Well done.

[Big J]

Nicely done.  Browns cooperated for you I see.

[Yallerhammer]

Hell yeah!