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Road Trip, Fishing, and Friends

April 26, 2011 by n.taylor 2 Comments

Most people get a couple of good fishing weekends in every year. A weekend where everyone can get together to enjoy good food, fishing, and a few beers. This past Easter weekend was one such trip for me.

Thursday:

Loaded Car

Loaded Car

11:00 AM: Pick Greg Drapeau up from airport.

12:30 PM: Take Greg to shop to buy new waders and a few spools of tippet.

3:00 PM: Preliminary packing of the vehicle, say goodbye to home.

3:30 PM: Costco run, liquor, sandwiches, and breakfast burritos.

4:30 PM: Gas up, head out to meet Mike and Jeff in Conifer.

5:45 PM: After a few traffic delays we arrive in Conifer. Purchased three Acai Vitamin Water drinks for the road and loaded the car with the rest of everyone’s shit.

9:30 PM: Made it to the hotel in Gunnison for the night. Made a 5:00 AM wakeup call.

Four hours in a packed car is miserable for everyone, but often times in events like this, the journey is half of the experience. Casual conversation on the river is usually kept to a minimum and in the evening it is more important to catch some sleep than stay up late playing cards or something. I find that the ride is one of the best times to talk about some hot new midge pattern or the best novelty fishing accessory that you came across that past winter. Fishing is obviously better with friends but it is important to not forget your journey, it might just provide you with some of the best memories of your trip.

Filed Under: Spring Tagged With: Carr, Clonts, Drapeau, Road Trip, Taylor River

Preparing for the San Juan

February 3, 2011 by n.taylor 3 Comments

Tomorrow after work I will begin my journey to the San Juan River in New Mexico. I have never been before, partially because it is about 7 hours from Denver and as much as I like fishing, I’m fairly confident that few things are worth driving 7 hours for. Ultimately I have heard enough good reports that this year I vowed to mark the San Juan off of my bucket list and what better time than the middle of the winter.

Navigation

Navigation

While it has seldom been above zero the last several days, the weekend in New Mexico shows highs in the low 40’s. While warmer weather usually draws crowds, I’m hoping that with the Superbowl I can find a little solitude on one of the most heavily fished waters in the country. I’m meeting the rest of my war party tomorrow afternoon where I will relegate the driving duties to my angling partner. I will then take up residence in the back of the car eating blue gummy sharks and guzzling energy sodas. This should be totally awesome.

*Edit* Due to the fact that our accommodations charge extra for internet access I will not be updating. I quit paying for internet access in 2004 because it is ludicrous and it should be free everywhere.

Filed Under: Winter Tagged With: Road Trip, San Juan River

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