Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Norfork and Rim Shoals (June 1,2)

Last time on the water was June 1 and 2nd. Fished the Norfork early on 1st all morning. Had several fish on various midges though nothing worked consistently--a fish or two on one midge and then nothing, switch and catch a few more then nothing, switch.....and so on. At Rim Shoals the Y2K bug was by far the best fly. Never had any really big trout but lots in the fourteen to fifteen inch range. Lots of wildlife over the few days I spent out. I saw a single turkey on two different occassions and both times the turkey was in flight. Turkeys fly pretty dang well but it was an odd sight I have to admit. Camped at McClellan's Trout Dock and enjoyed every minute. Not many others on the water so made for a nice outing. I had a few scarey times while out this last time. I took a really sharp turn going way too fast in my truck and somehow my tires kept me on the road. I also had a huge rock explode in my campfire, sending firey sticks down on top of my head. Finally, I had some trouble crossing back across the river at Rim Shoals as the generation had increased and I almost had a really good swim or worse. The current was really strong and my legs were shaking from the workout when I finally did get back across safely. A good reminder to always be very very safe when wading and to remember there is always some risk and one should always be very careful. Thanks be to God!!