Alright. I mean they're great and all, and it's not managing 40 monkeys for a living but it's...it's just nothing Chris-just shut the hell up! I do like me some group trip, I just prefer the solo a little more, that's all. But it is always great to hang out with the shop rats a little and this trip happened to be with some beer distributors from Missouri that won a contest with Avery Brewing and got to go fishing (with us) and drink beer for free (with us) so I'm not sure what I'm bitching about really. I think I just need some bread n' butter. (???) Mmmmmm, bread n' butter.
So here's my quick report for the day.
BEER REPORT:
Avery IPA- Solid beer. Had 3 of them. Real solid, in my top 10 all time IPA's. That's not an easy list to crack around these parts good sir. What you think of when you think IPA, hoppy, a little bitter, great taste. Pretty session-able. One of the first things I'll reach for if the Elephant Rider is out. (See O'Dell if unclear, silly).
Raja (spelling?)-Really good IPA. Haven't had one in a while. really good. Starting to creep up there in the ABV. Had 1.
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| Look at the hook jaw on this guy. This was my 4th or 5th hook up all day. |
Maha Raja (spelling?)-Really good Imperial Double IPA. Pretty juicy my man. Splendid if I say so myself. Had 1. Pretty high ABV's. Decided to probably slow down the alcohol consumption. Might have had a little whiskey on the way up too. Hey, it's a group trip, we have to bond as guides and I didn't drive. And I don't work at a ski resort anymore SO LET ME HAVE SOME FUN DAMNIT!!!
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| A look at my best catch of the day. The one that really made me think...maybe I'm catching too many? Tasty. Get some! |
After the Maha maha, I went back to the IPA and then had a Crank Yanker on the way down. I was feeling alright I do say. I provided ample entertainment on the way home as well for my co-guides.
FISHING:
The tailwater was slammed so we went to the canyon first. Only had 3 miles to play with as the canyon is still closed (still?). I told Tony and Justin that we oughta hit up Whispering Pines cause the access was minimal with construction. They doubted me. I didn't.
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Low water for sure but we made it happen. I actually threw my newly tyed "Black and Tan" midge and it was pretty money. Tossed on some midges the rest of the day, mostly subsurface, and a few baetis below as well. Pretty good day all in all so I apologize about bitching earlier, and for the record.....it's more like 38 monkeys cause there's three I really like(d). But now it's 0 monkeys and I still get to see three of my favorite people ever. So again, a win-win for Chris. Seems to be the early theme for the season for me. I dig win-win.
Bugs:Top Secret midges, Disco midges, black beauty, the usual suspects and more.
Free Beer, great clients, great clients drinking free beer, great guides drinking free beer, lots of trout, no monkeys. Win-win.
Dig?
Tight Lines-
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