Andrew324 Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 Woke up Saturday morning too early to get back to sleep. Checked the Table Rock Dam generation on my Iphone and it was unfavorable. Decided to ramble down to the North Fork. I've only fished the river a handful of times and each time has been okay in terms of fishing - this trip however was different. Packed up the GoPro, some hot coffee, a blueberry muffin, and threw my gear in the car. After a near two hour drive, I found myself zipping up Hwy PP. I decided to go find Kelly Ford, but I don't think I did. I went all the way down CO 370 to 365 to the river but I was getting kinda lost and wanted to fish, so I backtracked to Blair Bridge. Waded all the way down to the island near Sunburst and started to fish up. Rainbows were hitting nymphs, egg patterns, and soft hackles. River level was perfect. Picked up a nice 15/16 inch rainbow on a beadheaded hibernator closer to Blair Bridge. Lost my forceps in the river, so I learned quickly how to pinch lead shot with my teeth - felt like Joe Humphreys. Later in the day I went to Patrick and waded down again. Picked up a few more rainbows and a little stocker brown (first brown on the NoFo for me!). All in all a great day. I've waited a year to hit the river at a good time and rip lips. Check it out! Andrew Nelson Outdoor Adventures Graduate Assistant Campus Recreation Missouri State University
Addicted to Creeks Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 really cool vid man, glad it was a good day, makes me wanna go to msu jus for the clinic and trip haha Fish always lose by being "got in and dressed." It is best to weigh them while they are in the water. The only really large one I ever caught got away with my leader when I first struck him. He weighed ten pounds. —Charles Dudley Warner
Arofishing Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 So jealous! You should have told me man, I might have accompanied you (I know, I know, you don't want my bad ju-ju scaring all the fish away). How was driving there and back in a day? I've thought about doing it but I figured I'd be so exhausted it wouldn't be worth it. Seriously, if you want to do another day trip in the coming weeks just let me know, I'll even drive and let you sleep. That is how desparate I am.
Andrew324 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Posted February 28, 2012 How was driving there and back in a day? Not bad really. I am used to doing day trips rock climbing in Arkansas and that is always a two hour drive. My best advice is carpe diem, get up early and go for it. The river is a jaunt from Springfield, but well worth the trek. I also concur with a trip here soon. Andrew Nelson Outdoor Adventures Graduate Assistant Campus Recreation Missouri State University
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