Once again it was the group of two former and one current "Experts" off to the river for some fishing action.  Cliffy showed up with no trailer this year, only a pickup full of gear and his new inflatable boat stuffed in the back.  We arrived without incident.
The put in was all changed up with the inflation of the boat and packing new items for the trip.  Careful to have dry bags and items that would not be affected by the self-bailing floor, we set out on the river with light overcast and nice temps.  Beers were cracked soon after.  The first fishing spot was time for me to take some pictures and Fred and Cliffy to get their first casts under their belt.  I had planed to get the big digital SLR from Clayton the night before but there had been some lack of communication and this years pics were taken by a regular digital.  I think they turned out well anyway.

The intrepid guide

A bit down the river we stopped again and I watched Cliffy start to reel in the first fish of the day.  The fish had other ideas and jumped the hook but I was ready with the camera to record the event.  I think it was also at this spot that Fred G almost got another, but that fish too got away.  I'm sure they were both 'that big'.  A few more stops in we decided to hit the first campsite which we have never camped at before.  A new look for a new year.  More to come....

 

GBCH