Some of the many trout B.T. landed while fishing the Pheasant Tail nymph in some slow to fast water. B.T. and I have made a number of trips with David of Southeastern fly and always had great trips. Fishing with someone who loves the sport as much as I do makes the trip special. Our daughter found a winner in B.T. Cathey and I consider him our second son!!
My second favorite tailrace to fish; the Caney has some awesome browns and rainbow swimming in its waters. B.T. and I enjoyed fishing with David, hope we can make a trip again next year.
I hope to use this blog as an avenue to express my thoughts and adventures of all of my fishing expeditions and any other journeys I may undertake.
Saturday, May 16, 2015
B.T. and I on the Caney Fork
Fishing with a guide is always
a plus when one is trying to land quality trout. Friday’s outing was one of
those guide trips that had quality trout as well as numbers brought to hand.
David of Southeastern Fly had B.T. and me on trout from the start of the half-day trip to the finish. The weather was good with low humidity, and some rain,
which took a back seat to the fish action. Generators were off giving the Caney tailrace a
natural flow with all the familiar pockets, seams, and some fast water; which
would test our skills landing the trout as well as getting that perfect drift.
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Cathey and I Fishing With The Grandchildren
Cathey and I have spent three days with two of
our grandchildren this past week and really got a good workout. In other words, we didn’t need to go to the gym at all this past week. There is nothing like
having grandchildren and enjoying spending time with them especially when they
are young. They are only little once so make the most of that precious time. Friday
afternoon Cathey and I carried Bryson and Laelyn to a local pond for some
fishing. The images below sum up the trip!!
Bryson landing his largest bass to date
Quite an accomplishment for this young guy!!!
His sister Laelyn was excited about Bryson’s catch
This bluegill was in full spawning mode
Laelyn finally gets brave enough to touch one of the
bluegill
After touching the bluegill she decides to land
one, I think Bryson may have found him a fishing partner.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
-Smith Lake Caves
Smith Lake is one of those lakes in the south that treats all anglers to some fantastic fishing. It also possesses some
of the most beautiful scenery along its banks in the Deep South . I always enjoy
viewing all of the Mountain Laurels that line the banks of the lake in the spring. Behind
all the greenery, Laurels, and awesome rock formations are numerous caves that could
have been used during the Civil War. Some are big enough to store supplies and
even provide human shelter for an extended period of time. One of the best
times to explore these dwellings is in the dead of the winter when the snakes
and other varmints are in cold storage.
Foliage concealment
A little climbing required
to approach this cave entrance
Another cave in the same
area, an exploring trip is in order for winter.
A lot of the banks are decorated
with the Mountain Laurel this time of year
The crystal clear waters
of the lake yield some of the best spotted bass fishing in the south. This spotted bass was taken Tuesday morning on the dreaded Boogle Bug popper. The fight was
intense while the fish made numerous runs to break free of the 3X tippet. One
only has to land just one of these fighters on the fly rod to make a daylight
morning trip. The very best time to land quality spotted bass and largemouth
bass fishing surface lures or poppers on this lake is daylight right before the
sun breaks the horizon. Another spotted bass this
morning would fall prey to the deadly popper before the sun turns the bite off.
Friday, May 1, 2015
Landing Weary Trout in High Winds and High Water
I finally got back on the tailrace today with my
fishing buddy Charles. The 3 hours Charles and I had to fish proved to be productive. We were fishing in high wind
with gust in the twenties and some of the highest tailrace water we have fished
this year. As we approached the first access point we notice no hatch and a
wave covered water surface, so dries were ruled out. There was an occasional sub
surface trout scattered in some of the faster runs that both of us normally
fished. We decided to tie on a couple of soft hackles and fish the flies just
under the surface of the water. The drift would be difficult at times with all
the wind; but we were persistent and it paid off.
This rainbow just couldn’t resist Alan’s Soft Hackle. I have really got into fishing soft hackle flies this year. An excellent pattern when trout are sub surface feeding. The drift is critical even on windy days.
This rainbow just couldn’t resist Alan’s Soft Hackle. I have really got into fishing soft hackle flies this year. An excellent pattern when trout are sub surface feeding. The drift is critical even on windy days.
Charles with another sub
surface bow, a good fight for the 3 weight
One usually walks dry on
all these rocks but today we were wading for the entire trip.
My best rainbow this year,
giving the 9 ft. 3 weight Greys Hardy fits!!!
This trout made my trip---I
know this trout may seem small to you guys, but a trout this size on the Sipsey
is special!!!
Charles working this trout to the net
I change my tippet after
landing this fatty---one determined rainbow!!
Fishing a tailrace today with water reaching
from bank to bank, super clear and a cold 55 degrees made for a special outing
for Charles and me.
Monday, April 27, 2015
Finding That Gem of a Restaurant in Asheville
My wife and I were on a trip to
Fatz Café is a polished gem not only for the food, but also for the personnel who work at the restaurant. They create a homey atmosphere while you’re enjoying the delicious food. Our waitress Hannah was a prime example of genuine hospitality and making the customer feel at home. My wife and I eat out a lot, but we seldom are blown away with the service and food like we were with Fatz. We enjoyed the food and service so much we dined there twice while we were in
I will end this post by saying if any of you are within driving distance of the Fatz Café, then make it a point to go and take in the great hospitality and the
diversified menu.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Fishing a Fertilized Lake can be a Challenge
I was back on Walker County Lake last week to see if the bluegills have started their
spawn? I arrived later in the day and saw numerous boat and bank fishermen
scattered around the lake. The lake itself had been fertilized four days
earlier so the fish should be a little more active. The fertilize can cause the
fish to become somewhat dormant two or three days after the fertilization. I
started my journey on the east side of the lake to avoid the bank fishermen who
had the west side well occupied.
I had tied on a white Bar
Nunn popper using my 4 weight 8 ½ ft. Redington. The white and light chartreuse
have always been a great early spring popper for me on this lake. The long
rubber legs on these poppers drive the bluegill nuts. I was fishing closer to
the bank today because the fertilize had turned the water cloudy.
Some of you have asked me about my Pelican boat.
This is actually my newer version of the boat, meaning I replaced my 8 ft. with
this 10 ft. to have more room for the Grandchildren. Two individuals can fish
out of this boat with ease. I can even stand and cast from it. It is extremely
stable. I did replace the seats that came with the boat with thick cushion
seats which are much more comfortable.
Post Note: I am now 45 away with a long way to
go to reach the 50 mark.
My first of the day on the
white Bar Nunn put a bend in the 4 weight. This one will become a counter.
Nice Shellcracker on the
light Chartreuse Bar Nunn popper; if you want a fight on the fly rod land a Shellcracker!!!
This brush pile gave up
the Shellcracker, at its edge where I think more will show up for the spawn.
As the sun stated hitting
the banks the top action stopped so I went subsurface the rest of the trip. No
big bluegills after the sun hit the banks but numerous small gills using the bead
head grub subsurface. I had a limited amount of time today because of yard work
I had been putting off, but rest assure I will return closer to the spawn.
Thursday, April 16, 2015
The Mechanics’ of the Contour Roam2 Video Camera
Adding the Contour Video
Camera to my fishing arsenal has actually helped me to concentrate more on
getting that fish to take my offering. Knowing I would like to get that unique
footage of the fish nailing the fly and the intense fight the fish puts forth
in its effort to break free is what I am striving for. The fish doesn’t have to
be the biggest fish in the water column, but one that gives me and the viewer
some fly fishing excitement.
With all that said let’s
take a better look at the Contour Roam 2:
·
Locking Instant On-Record Switch No
power button, no problem. Simply slide the Instant On-Record switch into its
locking position to ensure you shoot exactly when you're ready.
·
Vibrant color options We understand
that style matters and color can make or break a look. Match your kit, or bring
in a little contrast by adding a ContourROAM2 in one of four colors: Contour
green, red, blue or traditional black.
·
60fps As requested by our users,
we've bumped up the frames per second to 60, meaning you can now get that
smooth video quality you've come to expect from Contour cameras.
·
Waterproof without a case Good
things come in small packages. The ContourROAM2 sheds bulk by working
underwater without an extra case.
I did tinker with some of
the settings of the Contour, but found out that the standard default settings
work best for me. In other words I found you can get a much clearer picture
with the default settings.
This is what the complete
package looks like, in the form of the Bell Helmet, Contour camera and the stick on mount
attachment. The great thing I like about the mount is the angle adjustment one
can use tilting the camera in the up or down position. I tried the headband
strap which I ordered from Amazon, but sent it back, because it simply didn’t
whole the camera steady. I tried the strap around a cap and hat but neither worked.
The best thing I found to actually whole the camera in place and get quality video
is the helmet----140.00 bucks total.
I’ve had a number of you to
ask me for more details as far as filming and the accessories that go along
with the camera; so with this post I hope I have helped some of you get started
filming some of your fishing trips.
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