Life is GOOD!!! Although the water was higher than usual and the was weather cooler than usual (for this time of the year), not all of the big fish got away. This one is only 15.5 inches long, and that earns him a release instead of a one-way ticket into the ice chest. Catch and release is the only way to continue to enjoy the sport.
This was probably my 167th trip to the White River in the Norfork area. I have been going since 1971 and have gain some knowledge of the art and science of drift fishing on this beautiful stretch of water. My childhood friend first took me and we continue to travel together most of the time. I have stories to tell (or write), and some are actually true. On the early trips, we stayed in a tent, and have stayed as long as 5 days at a time. So I guess if you are into the math, I have traveled almost 100,000 miles on this Arkansas journey. I sometimes tell people that I have lived in Arkansas for about two years. I just don't tell them that it was spread out over some thirty odd years.
I just got around to this.
ReplyDeleteI loved the picture! Let's go fishing soon!
Ken
Love the picture! You and John share a common interest in fishing in Arkansas. He organizes a group of men from our church every October for a long weekend trip there. They really have a good time. Can't wait to share this picture with him!
ReplyDeleteI try to go 4 or 5 times a year. I really like that area. It was recently devastated by floods. The whole landscape has changes.
ReplyDeleteJohn had called when he was planning last year's trip. He couldn't believe how much it had changed since their last outing! He would love to go 4 or 5 times a year - in fact he would probably live there!
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