No sooner was I back on US soil had my attention turned back to late winter trout fishing. Went with my dad and Andrea to the TU Cabin Fever show and that only fueled the desire. A week of warming temps teased me from the work desk.
Went to Smithton first thing Saturday morning to help stock some huge trout. They had more than enough help so I bs'd with some folks, and enjoyed a lengthy chat with Lou and his lovely young family.
Left there and stopped at my local stream. Met up with Tom and Kevin for a few hours. This was the 2nd time out with the bamboo rod. Here's my second catch, 15".
Saturday night Corey and I treated my dad to a night in Wheeling. Grubbed and drank at the River City Restaurant then took in the events at the Wesbank Arena as the Johnstown Chiefs visited the Wheeling Nailers. No fights. Lame.
Sunday morning got off to a slow start around the house. Dad and I went to the first hole and within 10 mins he landed this little fella.
Tried a bunch of different spots, the fish were not too hungry. Managed to land this Sucker on a prince nymph of all things... 
Otter Creek Bamboo Rod. 6"6" 4wt Med Action
Dad was itchin' to go, but I needed one more cast, and strip with the bugger under a tree. About 10 yards up from where Kevin landed one on a bugger the day before. And I was rewarded with my persistence.
Like a Pro
Grip and Growl
14" and healthy next to the Bamboo set up.
Great read...Got to love the ol' Bamboos!
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