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July Fishing - Picture heavy - cpierce - 07-14-2014 This last week I went exploring up in the top of the mountains to an area we used to fish a lot with our kids. It has been about 5 years since I was last in this area. This is a fun road to drive and the views are breathtaking, but it is not a fun road to have a flat on. It is a well known law of nature that a flat tire will happen on the steepest and worst possible spot there is, and as you are changing the tire, the temperature will immediately rise from a pleasant 90 to a blistering 120 degrees. But eventually I made it up over the top. I fished big streams, Medium sized streams, Small Streams And TINY streams. And the fish came in all sizes and types too. There were rainbows, Brookies And lots of cutthroats. I think I lost more than I caught. One fish I had on was amazing. He had the escape artist routine down to a science. He took the fly, raced straight at me, then as he flashed by me, he headed for the heaviest water he could find downstream. I did the best I could to keep up with him on the snotty bowling balls this stream is lined with, but I really had no chance. He went right around a boulder, and with a quick jerk he straightened my hook. It was not a fine wire hook either. That was the most impressive self-release I've ever seen. What a blast! My CC Special was what I used probably the most along with some Parachute Adams and Humpies. CC Special: I learned a lot of things too. I learned that it is a good idea to pick a path and an exit spot in the willow mazes before you are stuck. I also found that there are still moose in the willow mazes. [shocked] I learned that I can still dance…..or make that I can slip and slide over the boulders like a cat…. Umm maybe more like a cat having a fit. I also learned that I can still swim, and that more than one bath a day can be refreshing! [blush] All in all it was a beautiful adventure. And I will be back to play with these guys again. [signature] Re: [cpierce] July Fishing - Picture heavy - hooknhunter - 07-14-2014 What a TOTALLY awesome trip. It's always good to see your reports and I'm very glad you had such a good time.[] [signature] Re: [hooknhunter] July Fishing - Picture heavy - curt69 - 07-14-2014 Thanks for the report and great pictures . Are you taking the pictures with a camera or phone ? [signature] Re: [curt69] July Fishing - Picture heavy - cpierce - 07-14-2014 Thanks. Fuji Finepix camera It is a small, light, waterproof, shock proof, dust proof camera, because I frequently drop it or me in the water or mud. I took a full swim this last week. Eveeeerything got wet. A phone would never survive fishing with me! [laugh] Plus it needs to be a simple point and shoot since I can't ever see the backscreen either. Unfortunately the fish frequently get water on the lens, and I don't know it is there so there are some blurry spots in some of the pictures. It does an okay job. I do have a very nice Digital SLR but I wouldn't risk it fishing. It's too heavy anyway. I mostly use it for the family vacations and the grandkids. [signature] Re: [cpierce] July Fishing - Picture heavy - Biigfish33 - 07-14-2014 Awesome photos and report! Looks like a beautiful area to catch beautiful fish! [signature] Re: [cpierce] July Fishing - Picture heavy - flygoddess - 07-15-2014 Fantastic C. I am living through your post and pictures so much during the healing. Thank you [signature] Re: [flygoddess] July Fishing - Picture heavy - curt69 - 07-15-2014 FG , what are you healing from ? Prayers sent that you are alright and feeling better soon . CP your pictures are awesome . I see a Gopro in your future . [signature] Re: [flygoddess] July Fishing - Picture heavy - cpierce - 07-15-2014 FG, Did everything work out okay? How long before you can use your arm? Tenkara? I hope you have a speedy recovery. God Bless! [signature] Re: [cpierce] July Fishing - Picture heavy - flygoddess - 07-15-2014 Thank you. I imagine Tenkara will be possible. Surgery is done and I will see where I go from here tomorrow. Right now, I can strip the line with my left, just hurts occasionally. Thanks and keep up the pictures please. [signature] Re: [flygoddess] July Fishing - Picture heavy - cpierce - 07-15-2014 Don't rush it. Let it heal completely. The carp are waiting for you to come out and play! [signature] Re: [cpierce] July Fishing - Picture heavy - Tazasorus - 07-15-2014 Beautiful pictures...Looks like you caught a little bit of everything...Nothing better than a getaway from all the heat! [signature] Re: [flygoddess] July Fishing - Picture heavy - idahopanfish - 07-15-2014 Sorry to hear that you are hurting. Don't know what happened but many prayers. [signature] Re: [cpierce] July Fishing - Picture heavy - idahopanfish - 07-15-2014 What a great report, you truly are a true adventurer. [signature] Re: [cpierce] July Fishing - Picture heavy - Untangler - 07-16-2014 Great report. I like your style cpierce and hope we can fish together someday. [signature] Re: [idahopanfish] July Fishing - Picture heavy - CoyoteSpinner - 07-16-2014 It was a dreaded two wheeler, she shoulda kept the trainers on... I just worry FGs gonna start flinging before all the healing is done! Take your time lady! Until you can comfortably plan an E-scale frontwards and backwards, you don't need to slimy boulder hopping! CP - wonderful, well played, where's the "like" button? Sorry about the tire, but at least your didn't have to call AAA - right? Could've been worse - snow sleet rain? Re: [cpierce] July Fishing - Picture heavy - ChrisTheFish - 07-17-2014 I always look forward to your reports, thank for taking the time to share. [] That last cut is stunning. [signature] Re: [cpierce] July Fishing - Picture heavy - Idaho - 07-17-2014 I like the flower's pic. My girlfriend said. Idaho [] [signature] Re: [cpierce] July Fishing - Picture heavy - AverysAdventure - 07-18-2014 Nice report CP! Thanks for sharing your story with us. Re: [cpierce] July Fishing - Picture heavy - ironrod - 07-19-2014 Great report and pics!thx for sharing [signature] Re: [cpierce] July Fishing - Picture heavy - cpierce - 07-21-2014 Thanks all for the kind comments. I just got back from another week up in a different set of mountains. Hopefully I will get a chance to share some pictures from there later. I've got grandkids right now. [signature]