Day on the River: Pelican to Cascade

I took full advantage of a day of yesterday to float the lower section of the Missouri, from Pelican Point to Cascade. The gang from Simms was in town, and several of us from the shop – owners John, Mark and Julie and guide Beth Hood, formed a three-boat flotilla for a day on the river and took the Simms guys out.

In true Missouri spring fashion, the lower section of the river was rather breezy and we were all bundled up against the wind chill and cool temps. Everyone got into some fish, and enjoyed a quiet boat lunch on the lee side of an island, blissfully out of the wind.

Nymphs and streamers were productive. Everyone was hoping for some dry fly action, but the wind and bright sun were not conducive to fishing up on top.

Post-float, the gang rendezvoused back at Headhunters, meeting up with much of the guide team and the rest of the shop crew for an evening of socializing and drinks. I made it into Izaak’s for the first time – Craig’s finest dining and drinks – and look forward to many evenings there this summer.

This is a good crew.

In other news, I wrote a few paragraphs for Chi Wulff’s Thirsty Thursday post today, and am tucking into an afternoon in front of the computer.

The work never ends (and that’s a good thing!)