Wishin I was Fishin

Greetings all, I managed a brief outing this morning in search of the elusive brown trout with moderate success landing 3 fish in a couple of hours and foolishly losing a healthy female brown below a step gradient cluttered with debris. She pounded a #4 Black Wooly Bugger as it swung into the eddy created by the brush. Nevertheless, she educated me and I thank her for the lesson, fish 1, Frank 0.
I count 5 trips under my belt with the fly rod this year. For the most part the stream's denizens are in the typical winter patterns. The precipitation has fueled my love for fishing big heavy things in fast current in the hopes of snagging the bottom from time to time, really, if you aren't snagging, you aren't nymphing. Beaded prince and hare's ears are producing contact with fish and the takes have been easily recognizable........Big Bait catches big fish but it's amazing what a 22 brassie will drudge up from the bottom, especially if you're patient.

So, for the rest of the story.........whipping up some chili for the evening fare and considering the menu for our first overnight bass fishing trip in May and trying to figure out how to whip up some Franky's Peking Goose for the festivities in recognition of the Chinese New Year. With alot of time and alot more to say I extend my thanks for your eyes and time. Peace be with you, fish......fish really, really hard. Until next time.....

Frogman

Mid-Winter Muskie

Need a cure for the winter blues? Join us for a full-day Muskie float trip!

Spend the night at Opossum Creek Retreat and the following day chasing the ever-elusive muskie. The cool weather is perfect for the chance to raise a Muskie.

Package includes:
2 nights lodging at Opossum Creek
1 full-day float with lunch
1 hot breakfast
1 dinner at Rezan's Restaurant

$329+tax per person (based on double occupancy)
available Jan. 15-Mar 15 weekdays

Catch Us at a Show!

Come on down to one of the following shows and sign up for your 2008 Smallmouth or Trout Trip.

• WV Hunting & Fishing Show, Charleston, WV -- Jan 25-27, 2008
  
• Southern Home & Garden Show, Charlotte, NC -- Feb 27-Mar 3
• Tri-State Sportsman Expo,Huntington, WV -- Mar 28-30
  
• Angler Raffle and Outdoor Show, Saxonburg, PA -- April 5
  

New Year's Day Muskie Trip

Frank and I took off for a New Year's Day muskie trip to start 2008 out on the right foot, so to speak. It was windy and snowy with high clear water. We fished for 5 hours and had 2 swirls but unfortunately, no takes. It was a good, fun trip- nice to be out on the Bottom Gauley on New Year's Day!

Spring Fishing on New River

This season is gearing up to be one of Mountain State Anglers best seasons ever. There have already been a lot of fish caught. Trips are going out almost daily and we even have a record number of overnight trips for the summer.