I went to the Yellow Breeches Outfitters in Boiling Springs and TCO Fly Shop in Carlisle today. Damn, between the two stores I walked out a little over $100 poorer. All I bought were flies and a new pair of forceps.

I will be putting them all to good use tomorrow as I fish a secret location.

A friend of mine from work Al Ozminski just finished my custom made St. Croix 9' 5wt rod. Al turned a beautiful pc of walnut burl for the handle. (pics will be posted soon) I have a matching 7' 3wt rod that he made for me a few years ago. Both rods are equipped with Fly Logic reels. The reel color matches the blue of the wrapping.

I did get to go out briefly Tuesday before and during the rain. I caught one and had 4 other fish hooked but not landed. One was a beautiful rainbow about 18 inches. Considering I had a 2.7# tippet tied on for my dropper nymph it did'nt take much when he got into the current. Once I lost my second and last size 18 black zebra nymph the fishing was done. I tried several other patterns but they just weren't interested.

Since I still consider myself a novice fly fisher I would say I had a good hour.

Will post up on how I do tomorrow and will try to get some pics.

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