What a great video Solo! You can’t beat the NC mountains no matter what time of year it is. I hear you about the fishing and catching. The older I get the more the experience means to me. (Not that I don’t want to land some into the net😉). But it looked like a great time and your video content game is improving and impressive every time you post. Maybe I’ll see you along the way one of these days in the beautiful place we call home. Tight lines my friend!
Thank you Birdwatcher. Cool to see you coming back to see more adventures. I grew up in the woods as a young kid hunting for deer, squirrel, and rabbit with my father and grandpas. For many years I was unable to get out to the wilderness but so happy I have the time to do that now. I love the experience and like you said if I land a few fish that’s icing on cake. Spring is just around the corner. Tight lines!
Hi. Just found your videos. I fish the same type of water in Pisgah and technique, havnt started camping yet but it’s in my plans. Like the skins approach. Did you get wet at all around your socks? Went to the web site and was surprised they weren’t stocking foot.
Cool, happy you stumbled across them Nerf Slayer. The skins are a game changer and the maneuverability is the best. Something else I tried on this trip was wearing them under my waders. It was very cold on day 2 so since they were dry from the day before I put them underneath. It provided a level of warmth and never got cold even after wading in thigh deep water for 15-20 minutes at a time. So, when you saw me on day 1 I never let the water get over my boot. Yes, my feet got a little wet because my gators are breathable but lock the heat well as long as you have wool socks on. I frequently wet wade when the temps are in upper 40 with sun shining knowing the temps will rise quickly. Even when your feet are completely wet and submerged the body temps of your feet locked in with neoprene gators will keep the feet warm as long as you come out of water for a few minutes at a time occasionally. Last year when I used the skinz in April and May I waded as deep as knee high. Yes, the water was cold but when you backed out there was immediate warmth. They are ideal for our NC small creek fishing because we are always in and out of the water. Tight lines! Thanks for checking in and commenting.
I asked this just today in your last video, but maybe more appropriate here. When you are camping in winter, what do you do with all the hours that are not really fishable.
Funny, I release a winter adventure shortly after you ask this question on my other video. It is a good one. I love a great campfire so I spend a fair amount of time gathering fire wood. I bring along a small folding bow saw so easy to gather wood as big as your arm. I will also do some exploring for new water if I am dispersed camping. When dispersed camping I always cook great meals over the campfire and you have the cleanup afterwards so this kills a lot of time. If I am backcountry camping I hike, explore and take pictures and videos. There is also something to be said about sitting by a campfire in the middle of the forest sipping on a good bourbon. I always bring a flask of bourbon with me in the backcountry. Thank you for watching and commenting. Stay tuned for more adventures.
On the road working this week and it lifted my spirits as I sit in my hotel room to see and hear my home waters. Spring fishing will arrive soon.
Cool, happy to hear my latest adventure gave you something to relax and unwind for the evening. Tight lines and safe travels.
What a great video Solo! You can’t beat the NC mountains no matter what time of year it is. I hear you about the fishing and catching. The older I get the more the experience means to me. (Not that I don’t want to land some into the net😉). But it looked like a great time and your video content game is improving and impressive every time you post. Maybe I’ll see you along the way one of these days in the beautiful place we call home. Tight lines my friend!
Thank you Birdwatcher. Cool to see you coming back to see more adventures. I grew up in the woods as a young kid hunting for deer, squirrel, and rabbit with my father and grandpas. For many years I was unable to get out to the wilderness but so happy I have the time to do that now. I love the experience and like you said if I land a few fish that’s icing on cake. Spring is just around the corner. Tight lines!
Hi. Just found your videos. I fish the same type of water in Pisgah and technique, havnt started camping yet but it’s in my plans. Like the skins approach. Did you get wet at all around your socks? Went to the web site and was surprised they weren’t stocking foot.
Cool, happy you stumbled across them Nerf Slayer. The skins are a game changer and the maneuverability is the best. Something else I tried on this trip was wearing them under my waders. It was very cold on day 2 so since they were dry from the day before I put them underneath. It provided a level of warmth and never got cold even after wading in thigh deep water for 15-20 minutes at a time. So, when you saw me on day 1 I never let the water get over my boot. Yes, my feet got a little wet because my gators are breathable but lock the heat well as long as you have wool socks on. I frequently wet wade when the temps are in upper 40 with sun shining knowing the temps will rise quickly. Even when your feet are completely wet and submerged the body temps of your feet locked in with neoprene gators will keep the feet warm as long as you come out of water for a few minutes at a time occasionally. Last year when I used the skinz in April and May I waded as deep as knee high. Yes, the water was cold but when you backed out there was immediate warmth. They are ideal for our NC small creek fishing because we are always in and out of the water. Tight lines! Thanks for checking in and commenting.
I asked this just today in your last video, but maybe more appropriate here. When you are camping in winter, what do you do with all the hours that are not really fishable.
Funny, I release a winter adventure shortly after you ask this question on my other video. It is a good one. I love a great campfire so I spend a fair amount of time gathering fire wood. I bring along a small folding bow saw so easy to gather wood as big as your arm. I will also do some exploring for new water if I am dispersed camping. When dispersed camping I always cook great meals over the campfire and you have the cleanup afterwards so this kills a lot of time. If I am backcountry camping I hike, explore and take pictures and videos. There is also something to be said about sitting by a campfire in the middle of the forest sipping on a good bourbon. I always bring a flask of bourbon with me in the backcountry. Thank you for watching and commenting. Stay tuned for more adventures.