Today RonS81, WarrenP and myself attacked the Elk River here in South Central Tennessee. I do mean attacked!! We hiked our butts up slippery slopes through jungle like overgrowth, waded down weed filled irrigation ditches, hiked 100's of yards to only do it again! Back down to the river climbing over downed trees, fighting our way through the underbursh, tripping over sunken logs and finally back in the river! The return trip wasn't much better! Back up the overgrown steep bank, down into the almost invisable ditch and crawl up the muddy bank to the road. The road ended and it became a hike over hill and dale through 2 barbwire fences and finally, after many detours, the highway back to the parking lot!!
What did we have to show for the trip? Over 60 trout brought to hand that's what!!
The average age for this band of "Trout Warriors"? Somewhat over 60!!
What a great day, and every bone in my body hurts!!