1-17-10 Pinevlle To Mt Shira

[Zack Hoyt]

Ken, Kevin and myself got out and hit the Elk. Weather was killer, but the water was still pretty cold. Kevin jumped in the drift boat with me and Ken rowed his and snapped pictures. Not another soal on the water. Got to see quite a bit of wildlife and a few bald eagles. I love the remoteness of this river. Even when its close to a road, you still feel away from it all. There is a strainer about 200yds downstream rom Hogh Heaven we had to haul the boats through, but it wasnt bad. No issues the rest fo the trip.

[kayaker]

Zack,

Looks like you guys were fishing. Did you catch any fish? The Elk is my favorite river.

[Zack Hoyt]

Not a single fish. I know smallies get slow in the winter......but we literally bounced a few of their noses and all they did was look irritated. Must not have been our day. Saw lots and lots of bairfish, which makes me feel good about this next season. I really like the Elk. It is only a few minutes away and access is pretty easy.