I don't think I have a fishing problem, but my wife does. Hopeless obsession, maybe, but it's not something I'd consider a "problem." In fact, it's provided me with too many ultimate adventures to be classified as anything but a SOLUTION to the daily armpit stink of life.

12th April 2010

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EFF YEW PENTAX!

Or is it eff me?  I’m all full on screw-ups at the moment so I’ll let you take this one, Pentax.  Of course I hit my favorite brookie stream in all the land today and the BATTERY IN THE CAMERA WAS DEAD.  Sure it makes sense to check BEFORE going but the obvious frequently eludes me.  I have friends and a wife who can attest to this.

Never fear, Samsung to the rescue.  A feeble rescue, but the cell phone camera was up to the task for 2 of the 3 big brookies that were in the mood today.  Between fish 2 and 3 I left the phone on, so it drained itself dry searching for a signal while I was soaking my feet in the world’s greatest plunge pool.  Otherwise, the fishing was good.  Mid through late afternoon brought a bounty of caddis, BWOs and a solid march brown spinner fall that was so good I nearly left the stream too late as the sun was setting.

Three brookies over 9” from one pool is a rare occasion and worth celebrating.  Here’s to you…

And you…

And a dead camera and phone.  Juuuust great.  I knew the big ones would come out to play since the camera was toast, so no complaints.  But maybe next time I’ll have the foresight to be - errr - ah - intelligent about my gear.

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