Early Spring on the Davidson

Jimmy fishing the Davidson

As spring brings life back to the Brevard area of North Carolina, Jim Hatchell and I met at the Davidson River Campground for some fishing and tale telling.  This trip, we both caught a few fish but nothing to brag about.  Truth be told (and being an avid fisherman, I ALWAYS tell the truth) we enjoyed the visit as much as the fishing.

I admitted to Jim that I really didn't know much about trout flies but wanted to learn.  He took it upon himself to tutor me in the lingo of Yellow Humpies, Blue Winged Olives and Elk Hair Caddis.  Lest I forget, there were nymphs, Stoneflies and a terresterial or two thrown in for good measure.  We sorted and organized and somewhere along the way, we even caught a few trout including a nice brookie that we stalked, watched and which Jim graciously allowed me to catch. Very satisfying!



Supper in camp!

 Now, I wouldn't want you to think we suffered for lack of nourishment while "Roughing it", we ate like kings!  Jim handled the suppers and I managed the breakfasts.  Lunch was trail mix or an Ice Cream at Dottie's, we managed not to starve.

Come Sunday, it was time to head home and start planning another trip!  As usual, a great trip.