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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing 05-21-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 790
Posted By Drifter
I was there Friday evening and Saturday mid-day....

I was there Friday evening and Saturday mid-day. I also was a little disappointed at the turnout. I thought a rainy Saturday would cause the attendance to go up.

Not to be a complainer....but...
Forum: In The Backcountry 03-18-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 877
Posted By Drifter
Post Hazel Creek - 03/15 thru 17 Report

I couldn't resist the great weather so I headed to Hazel Creek for the weekend. Motored over from the marina on Friday morning and returned Sunday afternoon. The weather was fantastic. Lots of insect...
Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing 12-27-2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 782
Posted By Drifter
My favorite Hemmingway short story. I swear it...

My favorite Hemmingway short story. I swear it sounds like somewhere near Gardner, MT. He talks about arriving on the train. Sounds just like the place.
Forum: In The Backcountry 06-24-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 891
Posted By Drifter
Yes Joe....that's me. I looked for you...

Yes Joe....that's me.

I looked for you Saturday but only saw two guys that came over on kayaks.

Three things of note.....

I saw the biggest black bear that I have ever seen in the...
Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing 06-19-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 899
Posted By Drifter
I've left mine there on several occasions and...

I've left mine there on several occasions and never had a problem. Of course I've probably just jinxed myself.
Forum: In The Backcountry 06-19-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 891
Posted By Drifter
Joe, If #86 is Proctor, its not exactly "on...

Joe,

If #86 is Proctor, its not exactly "on the lake". I'd guess maybe a half mile up the trail at the most. It would be a great place for family camping. Plenty to see and do. There are a couple...
Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing 06-08-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By Drifter
Shouldn't it be a cute "tale" or was it a...

Shouldn't it be a cute "tale" or was it a Freudian slip? :)

Don....I have an old bamboo flyrod I bought on the used market about 20 years ago. The inscription on the rod states:

Custom Built...
Forum: Boats, Canoes and Kayaks 06-05-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,454
Posted By Drifter
She's got some scars....but it gives it character...

She's got some scars....but it gives it character :)
Forum: Boats, Canoes and Kayaks 06-04-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,454
Posted By Drifter
Smokeymt4runner, Lots of misinformation...

Smokeymt4runner,

Lots of misinformation here regarding wooden driftboats. I built one from a Tatman kit 14 years ago. It still has the original paint and varnish. The biggest misconception is a...
Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing 12-18-2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 938
Posted By Drifter
Interesting Don. Thanks for sharing. Where...

Interesting Don. Thanks for sharing.

Where on the WCU campus are the Kephart artifacts housed? I'd love to stop by and take a look.
Forum: In The Backcountry 09-25-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,237
Posted By Drifter
Glad we could provide a laugh. :biggrin: ...

Glad we could provide a laugh.
:biggrin:


Folks have been pimpin' guidebooks and maps about the Park for years....no problem with that...still requires more effort than the 'net. At least you...
Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing 09-25-2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,364
Posted By Drifter
First brookie streams.......now this. I can't...

First brookie streams.......now this. I can't believe you guys are posting the names of the best restaurants on the Interwebs. Whatever happened to the old tried-and-true method of eating at...
Forum: In The Backcountry 09-25-2010, 08:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,237
Posted By Drifter
Hey Jeff.....good to hear from you. I hope all is...

Hey Jeff.....good to hear from you. I hope all is well.

Back on topic.....

The irony of this whole subject... Five (5) years from now the "newer" folks that benefited from the hotspotting of...
Forum: In The Backcountry 09-22-2010, 12:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,237
Posted By Drifter
Ben, I believe the results of the brookie...

Ben,

I believe the results of the brookie rehab project can be found online...I seem to remember seeing the report on a government website...but for the life of me I can't remember where. Perhaps...
Forum: In The Backcountry 09-22-2010, 12:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,693
Posted By Drifter
Jim, I had this same discussion with my FBI...

Jim,

I had this same discussion with my FBI contacts. I tried to tell them that they were alienating the local populus by tromping through their pastures, and farmland without first asking for...
Forum: In The Backcountry 09-22-2010, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,693
Posted By Drifter
Survival and Eric Rudolph

With due respect to the previous poster....I did not want to hijack the other "survival" thread. The below listed link is an excellent article from 2006 - Creative Loafing Atlanta. For those of you...
Forum: In The Backcountry 09-22-2010, 08:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 822
Posted By Drifter
I camped at Sawdust this past Spring because the...

I camped at Sawdust this past Spring because the rangers advised Sugar Fork and BV were closed. I fished up to Sugar Fork one morning only to find a guy on horseback that had a nice campsite set up...
Forum: In The Backcountry 09-22-2010, 08:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,237
Posted By Drifter
I'm an infrequent poster here but fish the Park...

I'm an infrequent poster here but fish the Park alot. I typically backpack to many of the streams you've mentioned.....for one reason.....solitude.

This topic always creates tension.

With...
Forum: In The Backcountry 06-28-2010, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,160
Posted By Drifter
I was up there this weekend. No bear sightings...

I was up there this weekend. No bear sightings but campsites (83 and 84) are still closed. Lots of fisherman with many getting skunked. I caught a baker's dozen on Saturday but quit fishing about...
Forum: In The Backcountry 06-24-2010, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,160
Posted By Drifter
Bears on Hazel Creek

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet but......

I received word this morning (06/24/10) that the Bone Valley and Sugar Fork campsites (83 and 84) are closed due to "aggressive bear activity"....
Forum: In The Backcountry 03-09-2010, 06:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 844
Posted By Drifter
Dress warm! The below photo was from last April...

Dress warm! The below photo was from last April 7th....Calhoun Campsite.

http://www.pbase.com/stevekeeble/image/111218593/large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/stevekeeble/image/111220685/large.jpg
Forum: In The Backcountry 04-25-2009, 07:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,946
Posted By Drifter
Glad to hear you're okay PA. With the...

Glad to hear you're okay PA.

With the tourist season ramping up....something tells me we have not seen or heard the last of this bear. I hope I'm wrong.
Forum: In The Backcountry 04-20-2009, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 988
Posted By Drifter
Crockett, That is a long tough hike for...

Crockett,

That is a long tough hike for sure. Doable if you take it easy and make a day of it. Make sure your water bottle is full once you leave Hazel Creek (near the Cascades) and start up the...
Forum: In The Backcountry 04-17-2009, 07:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,055
Posted By Drifter
I was on Hazel two weeks ago during the...

I was on Hazel two weeks ago during the snowstorm.

The shuttle driver was reluctant to drop me off at the low water bridge....something about the Park Service hasn't opened it up yet. After some...
Forum: In The Backcountry 03-30-2009, 09:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,614
Posted By Drifter
I'm kinda partial to my 6 ounce cook kit. It...

I'm kinda partial to my 6 ounce cook kit. It burns denatured alcohol. The homemade windscreen, stove, base and pot holder nest inside the titanium pot. Perfect when weight is a consideration and all...
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