Tim J. wrote:

It's always great to learn stuff as you go. It sounds like this water was a LOT
different than the streams you're used to fishing in Texas, so fast education is
essential. Nice TR, Chuck.

Thanks, Tim. Ironically, the spot on the Crow where I had the best
luck looked quite a bit like my new favorite spot on the Pedernales River:

http://uweb.txstate.edu/~cv01/frank05.jpg

http://uweb.txstate.edu/~cv01/pedernales01.jpg

But the behavior of the fish was quite a bit different (obviously).
I was a bit concerned that I might not "get it", and that I would be
lucky to catch much of anything. I had thought about booking a guide
and Tim Lysk had graciously offered to meet me and show me around, but
my fishing times were unpredictable what with meeting with SWMBO's
family and friends, so I just hoped for the best.

Thankfully, the fish cooperated, and I paid attention to what they
were telling me. (And that was to fish the same types of spots that I
would have in a warmwater stream, keep the casts short, reflexes ready
and use a #16 Adams, dammit. :-)


Chuck Vance