With temperatures in the high 60s and sunshine, the Rapidan was gorgeous. The fish are still a bit lethargic. I had the best success dead drifting weighted nymphs upstream and swinging soft hackle while fishing downstream. Since the Rapidan is only accessible by a fire road, I had a chance to try some off-roading in my pickup truck. It was pretty impressive. Tomorrow, I return to the exams.
3/3/08
Rapidan River
Today was the "day off" between my comprehensive exams for a Ph.D. in U.S. History. Given that I wrote about Herbert Hoover yesterday, I thought it fitting to go fishing today at the Rapidan River. Hoover, upon assuming the Presidency in 1929, wanted to set up a retreat to escape Washington D.C heat and politics. As a fly-fisherman, the Rapidan was a natural choice. The river was and is cooler in the summer, devoid of mosquitoes, and full of brooktrout. Hoover frequented the area and built a luxurious cabin near the headwaters. I called up my friend Paul after handing in the first two exams and headed out.
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Adam, I have absolutely enjoyed your post. I grew up in Albemarle, left for school, lived in D.C. for too long and have now come back to Free Union, Va. I grew up fishing these rivers and will "relearn" flyflishing with my two little boys. Please continue these great post and hopefully I will meet you above the first ford.
Thanks Martin. Glad you enjoyed it. Continue to comment!
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