Got a phone call from my friend pineman somewhere in the backcountry of the smokies. He was all excited since he managed to roll and stag a handful of feisty brown trout today. This on a size 12 female para adams dry. He was so darn excited that I couldn't help but getting a little jealous.

Exciting news, St Croix is bringing back their best and nicest rods (sorry Neal) both for budgetary reasons and for the feel of it all. THE ST CROIX IMPERIAL is back man! From what it looks they might even be built in the good ole' U.S.A. Two exciting things in one day. Can't wait to get back to the streams and rain is coming tonight. YIPEEEE!