We took the MH 38 miles to one of our favorite places near Franklin NC, despite forecasts of rain for most of the time. We donned our rain gear and sweats each day along with chest waders and fished the Nantahala River and Kimsey Creek that flow through the campground. Despite higher and faster than expected water, we managed to catch several wild rainbow and a couple wild brown trout. We had the best success using Parachute Adams and Prince Nymph, and did better on Kimsey Creek. The nights got down in the 30s, but three micro-fleece blankets kept us warm at night. This campground has updated restrooms and showers, but the sites have no hookups. We had an opportunity to use the ramps we built, since the site had an appreciable slope and it keeps us from having the levelers lift the front wheels off the ground.
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Kayaking on Hiwassee River (May 13)
We met near the McDonalds in Murphy, NC and went downstream a short distance and went upstream on Valley Creek until it got too shallow. We then turned around and returned. It was perfect weather and good to be back on the water with our friends. We topped off the outing with lunch at Brothers in Murphy.
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Fires Creek (May 10-11)
We received two days of excellent instruction on small creek fishing from Steve B. from our Trout Unlimited Chapter. We fished several areas of Fires Creek in N.C. that are not stocked, but contain only wild trout. These fish are smaller than hatchery trout, but much smarter. We caught several fish each and learned a lot about reading a stream and hatches that occur here. Dry flies we found most effective were Adams Parachute and Female Adams Parachute. Wet flies that worked were Bead Green Weenie and Prince Nymph.
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Hike Inn at Amicalola Falls SP (May 3-4)
We hiked the 4.8 miles into and out of the inn and stayed overnight with the Mountain High Hikers group we belong to. The inn is beautiful, provides excellent views, food, and service. Pam from the group will be putting pictured, including some of ours on YouTube. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBwCZIwfQUc
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