Two Rivers Weekend!

[jdmidwest]

Left out to Two Rivers Campground at 4 am Sat. morning, picked up a cousin along the way, and made the campground around 8:30 after breakfast and some camp shopping. Rented a canoe for the first day and floated from Eminence to 2 Rivers. Water was low, quite a bit lower than July when we floated it last. Fall colors were starting to show. Several fish, nothing great except a 25" pickerel on a shad rap. It was a odd float, no longear, bluegill, or google eye, only smallies and largemouth bass.

Another cousin met up with us and we camped for the night at 2 Rivers. We went down to the river and watched the giggers in action, working the holes with the bright lights and the jet boats. Was quite a sight with the fog rolling in. Talked to several of the old timers that felt they should put a end to the gigging season for a few years to improve the quality of the fishing.

Awoke to a heavy fog on Sunday, in my mind and the air, and booked a float from Williams to 2 Rivers. After a good breakfast at Ruby's in Eminence, we were on our way. The fall colors seemed to have changed overnight and the hills were showing their colors. It was another beautiful day on the river, but fishing was very slow. I managed to pick up a few dinks, but not what I expected for this time of year. Water temps were probably in the 50's based on the tingling in my legs. We saw an eagle both days and got some good shots.

The drive back thru Ellington and Piedmont in the hills was almost spectacular. The colors were almost brilliant and will soon be in full bloom.