Monday, June 6, 2016

Come Monday...

Luckily, the Internet service at our campground was misbehaving most of the weekend.  Fine with me.  But, now that I'm back in the chair for another four days of punishment work, some of the Little Voices® won't let me focus until I toss something into the blog.

The fishing was great on Saturday.  I spent a few hours back at the stretch where Eddie and I fished a couple of weekends ago.  A couple of trout did me the favor of self-releasing when pulled in close, which is surprisingly easy with crushed barbs.  Two more came to hand, including another MN Driftless brook trout.  I had chef duty at noon, so I hiked back to the vehicle, cringing as I tip-toed though a large patch of blooming wild parsnip.  Danger, Will Robinson, danger.

Brats and hot dogs were grilled and consumed, then a 90-second walk down the creek to the "dog leg" hole.  A few casts, a nine inch brown, and a satisfied stroll back to the Mobile Hotel®.  Two waves of thunder and rain turned the nearly-clear creek waters into chocolate milk.  No worries.  I'm pleased as punch that my new toy angling tool was properly "broke in" on its first outing.

6 comments:

  1. Chris I love this post...short simple and to the point.
    A few casts a nine inch brown and a satisfied stroll...that's classic.

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    1. It was just a slow rolling, no hustle weekend. Washing off the skunk stripe early seems to do that. This weekend promises highs in the 90's, so the first weekend of wet wading might be in sight.

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    2. It's good to see we didn't fish that section out. Is that the Epic Blue?

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    3. Looks like we left a couple behind, and I picked up a few things watching you display them mad skilz. Wish I could make it to Troutstock aka EddieFest this weekend...

      Yep, the Epic arrived early. More on that soon. Perhaps an engagement announcement?

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  2. Chris
    What a great outing, showing one don't have to spend the entire day to enjoy landing active trout. Thanks for sharing

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    1. I'm generally not a fan of moderation, but it seems to make it easier for those around me to tolerate my existence...

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