brain
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made it out to the creek for the first time this year.
well to actually get in it. i've been out a few times just to get temps and clarity reports for my log book.
the entire rig is new this year. i had been using a vest since i started, this year i down sized to one of those around the neck pouches. also down sized the rod. i had been using a 9' 6wt, now it's an 8' 5wt, with a new reel and line as well...i like s/a stuff.
i figured with that many firsts i wasn't going to have the best day. and it wasn't the best, but the new rig now has fish to it's credit. no pix as i didn't take a camera along. water levels are still above average, and i wasn't sure if i'd have my algee legs along. the creek is still colored despite the now rapidly dropping level. probably going to get a waterproof camera.
the old st croix 6wt was/is pretty lite, but this 5wt st. croix is like holding a feather. didn't even notice the shorter length of it.
a few redbreasts were brought to hand, admired, and returned to the creek. hoping the water sorts it's self out soon, i like it crystal clear....erra well as clear as it gets.
well to actually get in it. i've been out a few times just to get temps and clarity reports for my log book.
the entire rig is new this year. i had been using a vest since i started, this year i down sized to one of those around the neck pouches. also down sized the rod. i had been using a 9' 6wt, now it's an 8' 5wt, with a new reel and line as well...i like s/a stuff.
i figured with that many firsts i wasn't going to have the best day. and it wasn't the best, but the new rig now has fish to it's credit. no pix as i didn't take a camera along. water levels are still above average, and i wasn't sure if i'd have my algee legs along. the creek is still colored despite the now rapidly dropping level. probably going to get a waterproof camera.
the old st croix 6wt was/is pretty lite, but this 5wt st. croix is like holding a feather. didn't even notice the shorter length of it.
a few redbreasts were brought to hand, admired, and returned to the creek. hoping the water sorts it's self out soon, i like it crystal clear....erra well as clear as it gets.