So I was going to do a big post on the one fly tournament-- alas the retard responsible for bringing camera forgot to bring it.
Oh yeah, that would be me.
Oh yeah, that would be me.
The river ended up being high and off-color and thus a lot of contestants opted for streamers. I debated, but figured my streamer skills weren't up to snuff, and tied on a nymph. I had also gone out the morning before and landed a fair number of fish on October caddis and prince nymphs. I went with the October caddis. I got about 15 casts in before I snagged on an incredibly sharp rock and broke my line while filling my waders with water. $%^&. The really painful part is that, though out of the competition, I still managed to catch a bunch of fish on that same nymph later in the day. In the end I just had a blast just hanging out with other anglers (I think there were around 20 that showed up) who were all super nice dudes and even got to hang out with Mikey Wier who ended up winning the competition with two 17.5" rainbows (tough day!). Upon winning first prize-- an orvis helios rod with an orvis large arbor reel-- Mikey decided to donate his winnings right back to the organization that put the event on. Without even blinking. Which is ultimately the reason for this hasty post! These items will be auctioned off to benefit the UNR student chapter of The Wildlife Society! So BID already-- You may end up with a deal!:
Lastly I have to say that there probably won't be many posts for the next couple of weeks. I'm super slammed at work and with school -- like, so busy that if you see me fishing or taking pictures on the river... punch me in dong and call me bad names. (yes it's that serious)
If you're out there wetting a line - let me know how she's a-fishin'.
cheers.
If you're out there wetting a line - let me know how she's a-fishin'.
cheers.
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