Muscle Jim and I reel in two Pike at the same time - with a little help from the trusty Deuce (aka Mepps #2). … [Read more...]
FONTANA LAKE – CAMPSITE #74 IN 2010 V’S 2016
March 10, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Our lake view near Smokies Campsite #74 this January 2016. The TVA drains the lake each winter. Our view April 2010 after some Spring showers. Guess when the fishing is better!!! … [Read more...]
Fontana Lake
February 9, 2016 By Leave a Comment
A look at the Forney Creek drainage in to Fontana Lake. The TVA drew the water down for maintenance and the cove was exposed this February 2016. … [Read more...]
Boone Dawg rides a rapid on the Chattooga River with us..
August 17, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Boone rides a rapid on the Chattooga River with us.. … [Read more...]
Showers Bring Waterfalls And Flowers For Our Summer Backpacking Trip To Panthertown Valley
July 16, 2015 By 1 Comment
Panthertown Valley is one of my favorite hiking spots in North Carolina. It is located near Cashiers, NC in the western section of the State and was purchased by the Nature Conservancy from Duke Power in 1989. Panthertown is now part of the Nantahala National Forest and has been growing rapidly in popularity - especially over the last ten years. Schoolhouse Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls in Panthertown. When we first visited Panthertown in 2001, there was only the occasional day … [Read more...]
Edisto River, Treehouse #3, South Carolina – April 12, 2015
April 20, 2015 By Leave a Comment
This is a recap of our 23 mile float down the Edisto River April 11-13th, 2015. Day 1, we camped at Colleton State Park (near St. George, SC) and home to one of the friendliest park rangers I've met in some time. Then on Day 2, we caught a ride with Carolina Heritage Outfitters to the put-in at Highway 21 and paddled for 13 miles to Treehouse #3 - with no running water or electric but plenty of tiki torches and propane stoves. On Day 3, we finished the float at the Outfitters after a 10 mile … [Read more...]
Fish Dinner
September 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The Cobb's filet Roger's fish in the rain, and here it is sizzling in the pan. And The Britt didn't have to go more than 40 yards to catch it! That's when you know the fishing is good. … [Read more...]
