Rapidan River Part II

I fished the Rapidan River out of the Shenandoah today. I had to hike in about two miles and then back out. I had a great time but I'm smoked. It was cold to. A high of 37 degrees today. Pictures

I hiked down to a place called the Rapidan Camp which President Hoover had built as his forest retreat. It was a pretty interesting place. Had it all to myself and didn't see anyone all day.  If you want to see it let me know and I'll take you. It's a long walk though and the trail is beat up. You have to cross a few streams so you'll get wet.

The front of Herbert's house.

This little pool ate about four of my flies. It's difficult to fish due to all the bushes and tress and my rod was too long. I used my 9" rod but should have brought a 7'6" rod. Since I don't have 7'6" rod it looks like I'll need to go buy another fly rod. I need another fly rod like I need another fly rod. 

Complicated water. 

If I got wet I was ready to fire this thing up.

It looks like I'm pointing at something but I'm not. Just wanted to get a picture of my fly rod.

My pack with lunch. This thing has been with me all over the world fly fishing. I bought it in Korea dirt cheap and it has held up well. 

Water Fountain

There were several water falls but this was the only one I took a picture of. It's not much of a water fall but it looked and sounded nice. Even though it was cold it was a great day to be out. I really enjoyed exploring the area and may go back tomorrow. The Shenandoah National Park has a lot of trails and things to see. It's even better in the winter because nobody is out there.