Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Back on the Norfork River

TIME: 7:15 AM to 8;30 PM

WEATHER:  Clear, mid 70s

WATER CONDITIONS:  0 Units

LOCATIONS FISHED:  Norfork River, Island above Ackerman/Handicap Access

ROD USED:  8’ 9” 5 wt Winston Joan Wulff Favorite

FLIES USED:   #14 Norfork River Scud and #20 Red/Silver Zebra Midge

OTHER:  Fished solo.  Wanted to get in some last minute fishing before Southern Council conclavers began pounding the fish. The 2011 Southern Council Conclave is October 6-8. Despite the early hour, there were other fishers downstream on the river, but none upstream.  I fished the fast water in the riffle and caught several fish before I noticed fishers marching upstream from the access en masse.  I gave my spot to a guide friend with a couple of aging clients, moved upstream further for a few minutes, then left the river.  A last glance showed fishers about every 10 feet in front of Ol’ Charlie’s—too crowded for this ol’ boy.  No more fishing for me until everyone leaves.

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