On Jun 22, 7:57 am, jeff wrote:

[snip of great stuff about NC trout]

they
remain a rare and special treasure for those of us who know how and
where to prospect. ...and, the places they live are among the most
soul-deep enriching spots i know on this earth.

Amen, my Nawth Cackalacky friend. I find that long after my (all
too infrequent) trips to that area of the world, I am taken back to a
particular moment; a sight, a sound or a smell of the mountains, trees
and rivers. Many times I go to sleep with that being the last thing
on my mind.

i love seeing a fertile water like penns...it makes me appreciate and
value our wild nc trout that much more...and the gift of being able to
participate in the great mystery i know will never be answered...

And you wouldn't have it any other way, no?

Thanks, Jeff. As always, you say a lot in a few words.


Chuck Vance