“When I am by myself immersed in the water, there is a connection as if I become part of it. Time stands still, and all distractions are gone. For a moment, my feet are water, the fly rod an extension of my arm–the rhythm and timing of the cast a part of this beautiful melody surrounding me.” Read the full article in the latest edition of Dun Magazine!
Great tips on what to use for that late summer bite! Capt. Rouse weighs in on using terrestrials to target large trout on the White River in the September issue of Field & Stream magazine.
And today was no different. The weather was perfect–not too hot with the hint of fall in the breeze. I dropped the kids at school, which is how I have to start my day. I thrive on the chaos that leads to them making it through the doors on time ready to seize the day. Once they were delivered safely, I headed home to hook up to the boat–a task that has gotten much faster since my first attempt. Shortly after, my client (she was my guinea pig in the beginning), hairdresser and friend arrived bearing a jar of delicious muscadine jam that she made herself.
We loaded up and headed to the boat ramp. We were graced by the presence of Capt. Rouse, who is hands down the best shuttle driver going above and beyond with some of the photo and video from our day. We enjoyed a little Avett Brothers and Caamp as we made our way to the river. I backed us in like a champ with a lot less s curve along the way. We shoved in and the peacefulness and stress relief was immediate. Carving out this time is essential. We both have such busy schedules with many plates to keep spinning. On the water is a perfect time to decompress.
Not too far into the float, Kasey hooked into her first trout of the day. She really needed little direction with her cast and is now mending her line like a pro. She continued to light them up for the rest of the day, netting quite a few. We lost count, which is always a good sign.
Enjoy this little photo journal from our adventure!
From top to bottom left to right:
Pic 1: Kasey and her newest family member, Stella! When she is not on the water, you can usually find her in her shop on Main Street. I’m in love with how she decorated and furnished this amazing space!
Pic 2: Jamie insisted that we pose with the muscadine jam.
Pic 3: The drive with the always entertaining backseat driver.
I expect mild daily generation to continue this next week. Temperatures are supposed to start dropping in the next few days as we welcome fall. Read full report by Jamie HERE.
If you look closely in the first 4 pics you might see the new boat…
It has been many years since we were asked to be a part of team Shawnee Supreme Boat Company and help with the completion of the 207 XP. Thank you guys for your continued support and beautiful boats. During this time @gettingoutdoors has been picking my new boat colors. In full disclosure I was worried about this one…, but I love it.
After bringing the new boat home, it has inspired the painting of our front door (pic 5) and the official kick off to @gettingoutdoors “Yellow Period”.
Nymphing the lower water and throwing streamers or hoppers in the higher water has been a blast!
Fishing Report 8.9.19
Fishing conditions: Good
Water flow: medium to high
Water condition: clear
Water temp at midday: 55 degrees F
Greers Ferry recently started running 24/7 generation with 1 unit lasting until aa am followed by 2. This shouldn’t last but a few weeks, so lower water is on the horizon! Read full report by Jordan: https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Finding the right water flow is key to finding fish willing to eat foam along the banks.
Fishing Report 8.1.19
Fishing conditions: Good
Water flow: medium to high
Visibility: 58 inches
Water condition: Clear
Water temp at midday: 55 degrees F
They are starting to get Greer’s Ferry Lake to drop. It doesn’t look like they are going to go to flood gates. They are running generators about 16 hours a day. These conditions have been great for boat fishing. Read full report by Jamie: https://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
