Guided a client on the Mitchell River yesterday. One of the worst days I've ever had on a NC trout stream. Yes, we caught fish. Yes, I saw a really nice fish. But all in all, it reminded me of what the Mitchell looks like in August: low, clear water with 1-2 fish per pool (average). I'm...

Went up to do some scouting for winter trips and took the lady to Helton Creek since I had some work in the area. I tried to take off my "Guide" hat for the afternoon, but she did allow me to give her enough advice so she could fish the right spots with the right flies. The temp was around 31...