FISHING THOUGHT OF THE MONTH
I’M SO GLAD I LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE THERE ARE OCTOBERS. — L.M. Montgomery
FALL RUMINATIONS, NO LACK OF LRCTU FALL ACTIVITIES
Like many of us, I can’t wait for this fall in the Smokies. This is partly because at the time of this writing I am trapped in dusty, brown California with my wife; she suffered a nasty fall and is recovering enough so we can get home.
But who isn’t excited about the beautiful colors in our mountains, along with the fishing that improves with the scenery (and the catching usually gets better too!)? For me, fall becomes a time for streamside reflections; either a floating leaf has trapped my fly one too many times, or I realize I can’t look up at the changing leaves and rock hop safely along a mountain stream at the same time! I am more prone to pause and relish memories of past falls more than other seasons. The blaze of colors reminds me that, despite old man winter (and ‘olderness’) being just around the corner, there is plenty of reason to keep actively living an outdoor life, particularly in the natural sanctuary we have at our doorstep. Whatever season inspires you the most, I hope you take time, not only to let the water tell you where to cast a fly but revel in pleasant memories that setting can spawn.
LRCTU has plenty of activities this fall that can enliven your outdoor life. We will be having a live meeting at the Bluetik Tavern, Thursday, October 28th, the Online Auction opens November 1st, the bimonthly water sampling program will be happening the third Saturday in November (the 20th), and the pre-stocking cleanup of Pistol Creek will be December 4th. Also we are planning to have a live meeting in early December, time and topic TBD.
Tight Lines!
Steve Y
