Greetings!
This post will be short and sweet.
-The water flows were just above the mean this last week, water conditions were good
-There were fish in the river
-Weather conditions were almost too good, sunny and 70 early in the week
Serious First Day Talk
NOW FOR THE OTHER NEWS
-Angler traffic was extremely heavy, the most I have ever seen. Some think it is my fault
-Some of the best anglers I know did not hook or land a steelhead. Steelheading can be like that
-Some anglers had great days and caught the fish of a life time. Steelheading can be like that
-Serious leaf drop occurred. Wind made it worse
-There was no lack of “Brule River Theory” to justify results
-Thousands of dollars of gear was donated to the snag monsters
-I tipped over and face planted in the river. Some very large rocks conspired against me
Until I receive a few photos from the “Goat Herd” I will wait on my next post. There are a number of stories that I would like to tell from this week but need the photos to give them the credibility they deserve. Those of you who promised me photos, please send them to me at andy@graygoatflyfishing.com The phrase, “Goat Herd” has now been permanently coined due to the incredible kindness that was displayed by those who went out of their way to offer up a hand shake, share a photo or story, call out “Hey Goat” or buy me a beverage at the Kro-Bar. I tip my hat to you in thanks and humbly accept your compliments. I did not know there were so many.
All Smiles
A friend of mine who is a giant media personality in another market was up on the Brule with me this week. He told me I should refrain from partying with my followers unless they are girls. He said it is dangerous. To those of you that bought me beverages at the pub I thank you, It saved my budget. However, realize that alcohol poisoning can kill a guy and usually my theory and technique conversations get less coherent as the night goes on. If you just want to take me off the river for the “first light, first bite” session you don’t have to worry. I leave that for the more serious anglers.
Have Fun
Join The Herd!
Just in; Flows up today. Rained all night. Be wet and have fun.
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackGreat seeing you on the river last weekend. Every time my buddies and I talked, asked questions and learned from some other nice guy on the river, they usually turned out to be with your crew. You run with a good “Herd”. Hope to see you on the river or some tying or casting class this winter.
Cheers
Good to see you as well Ben
The crew is not mine. They are anglers who I have met by chance and have become friends with. They allow for the interactions on the river because they humbly remember their first cast. They are genuine.
Good to see you Friday night at the Kro. Our group did ok, a few caught steelhead, I has several on, but no takers. Good times were has by all!
Andy,
Thanks for all the great insight and conversation. The tequila shots certainly didn’t help me get on the water as early as I planned Thursday morning, but they sure were fun. Lots of hooked leaves and one spit bug by an airborne buck is my report. Looking forward to hearing more of your reports.
Jake
I don’t remember 🙂 Thanks for the Pizza
Ebbs
I am glad it was good. Great to see ya up there. Are you slurring?
Sorry I missed the group this year…although it sounded like a high traffic weekend..and Randy looks sober, so it must have been low key. I intend to spend a few quiet weekdays there at October’s end. Tell your ‘high profile friend’ I owe him some ice…or a drink.
G
I will tell him. I am sure he will appreciate the drink as long as he does not have to wear it. I will also be up when you decide to go. Good luck on yor work on the house.
I wrote about my encounter with new on my new blog. It was nice to see you and feels good to me a member of the “Goat Herd”.
http://eddierivardflyfishing.blogspot.com/2013/10/man-of-steel.html
Eddie
Great adventure. Now I know about the guy in the truck that you were talking to. Great to see you. Tried to comment on your site but was unable to. Internet trolls.
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