***_BambooBash23 Central_*** April 20 - 22
Re: ***_BambooBash23 Central_*** April 20 - 22
#81Dear Joe and Anna,
You are both in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time for you both. Please take care of each other and very much looking forward to seeing you next year!
Stan Norton
You are both in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time for you both. Please take care of each other and very much looking forward to seeing you next year!
Stan Norton
Re: ***_BambooBash23 Central_*** April 20 - 22
#85You nailed it Tom, it was 2019 See you in Townsend in just over a week!
Re: ***_BambooBash23 Central_*** April 20 - 22
#87 ................. Gentlemen - start your engines !!
...... We're only about a week out on BambooBash23 and if
....... you are returning to Townsend this spring you'll surely recognize:
- the 'can't be beat, full spread' Bamboo Grill-out[/b] at Metcalf Bottoms
... (Thurs 20th, 1pm, this year featuring 'R&R Deli' grilled brats with all the trimmings !)
- the expanded Casting Lane and LineLab (w/ over 40! different lines spooled up)
- another Saturday morning TackleTalk, this year with the Great Smoky Mtns NP Fishery Biologist, Matt Kelp
If you are a first-time Basher, prepare for a full dance card in what is reported as a Glorius Appalachian Spring!
..... (Plus a couple of surprises! ... you must be present !!)
It's been a good year fishing by all reports, and you can update what to expect by perusing the
Fishing Reports from our Ace Sponsor, Little River Outfitters just down the street from Docks:
........ https://littleriveroutfitters.com/pages ... report.htm
Since all of our on-site activities and region-wandering is subject to the BASH Golden Rule:
'Mother Nature Bats Last' ... here's a NOAA weather-eye for BASHland:
........ https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.p ... Daw6ebMKUk
Lastly, keep in mind the new Parking Pass requirements for all vehicles within the GSMNP boundaries:
......... https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/ ... 0/-83.6937 ...... (note the kiosk at Metcalf !)
........................ AND: Don't Forget Your Camp Chairs !!!
See you in the Smokys !!
...... We're only about a week out on BambooBash23 and if
....... you are returning to Townsend this spring you'll surely recognize:
- the 'can't be beat, full spread' Bamboo Grill-out[/b] at Metcalf Bottoms
... (Thurs 20th, 1pm, this year featuring 'R&R Deli' grilled brats with all the trimmings !)
- the expanded Casting Lane and LineLab (w/ over 40! different lines spooled up)
- another Saturday morning TackleTalk, this year with the Great Smoky Mtns NP Fishery Biologist, Matt Kelp
If you are a first-time Basher, prepare for a full dance card in what is reported as a Glorius Appalachian Spring!
..... (Plus a couple of surprises! ... you must be present !!)
It's been a good year fishing by all reports, and you can update what to expect by perusing the
Fishing Reports from our Ace Sponsor, Little River Outfitters just down the street from Docks:
........ https://littleriveroutfitters.com/pages ... report.htm
Since all of our on-site activities and region-wandering is subject to the BASH Golden Rule:
'Mother Nature Bats Last' ... here's a NOAA weather-eye for BASHland:
........ https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.p ... Daw6ebMKUk
Lastly, keep in mind the new Parking Pass requirements for all vehicles within the GSMNP boundaries:
......... https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/ ... 0/-83.6937 ...... (note the kiosk at Metcalf !)
........................ AND: Don't Forget Your Camp Chairs !!!
See you in the Smokys !!
Re: ***_BambooBash23 Central_*** April 20 - 22
#88Hey all - just confirming that the Elliotts, Gary and Carol, will be in attendance at the Bash for our second year with you all. We'll be with friends in Tellico Village (Loudon) the first half of the week and then with friends at Bamboo Bash for the second half. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Gary
Gary
Re: ***_BambooBash23 Central_*** April 20 - 22
#89Hi Gary -
Glad to hear it ! We will start our set-up on Wednesday afternoon,
and a few of us will be around trying out the Lane.
So, if you & Carol get the notion ... stop by !
paul
Glad to hear it ! We will start our set-up on Wednesday afternoon,
and a few of us will be around trying out the Lane.
So, if you & Carol get the notion ... stop by !
paul
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Re: ***_BambooBash23 Central_*** April 20 - 22
#90We will be in Wednesday before lunch and will have lots of rods to cast! Really looking forward to seeing everyone!
Re: ***_BambooBash23 Central_*** April 20 - 22
#91Looks like about as good an upcoming weather report as we've had forecast for the bash in a while. Ought to be plenty of dry-fly action going on!
Re: ***_BambooBash23 Central_*** April 20 - 22
#92Hal,
That's what I want to hear!
I'm going to be gathering stuff up this weekend and leaving home very early on Wed morning.
After a lot of research, I've started making some hollow-built rods. I'll have my first two hollow rods with me.
I should be pulling into town sometime Wed afternoon.
Brian
Re: ***_BambooBash23 Central_*** April 20 - 22
#94Looking forward to first time at the BambooBash - will bring a few Pentalux rods to cast - safe travel to all!
Re: ***_BambooBash23 Central_*** April 20 - 22
#95Spent this morning getting things together. The Gravlax is in the frig curing. I plan to arrive Wednesday afternoon. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Vern
Vern
Re: ***_BambooBash23 Central_*** April 20 - 22
#96Rob,
We are honored to have you join us. I believe you’ll have a grand time.
Vern,
Can’t wait to see you (and your dizzying array of tackle).
Safe travels gents.
Doug
We are honored to have you join us. I believe you’ll have a grand time.
Vern,
Can’t wait to see you (and your dizzying array of tackle).
Safe travels gents.
Doug
Re: ***_BambooBash23 Central_*** April 20 - 22
#97(( gotta admit, anticipating the Gravlax has me salivating … ))
Re: ***_BambooBash23 Central_*** April 20 - 22
#98Thank you for the kind words Vern,
It has been a while but always have a great time in the Smokies. My parents moved to western NC in '89 and I occasionally fished it with my Dad up until he passed a few years ago so those streams have definitely had their effect on me and my 673 (will have a few with me and at least one available along with a bunch of TEST rods and one-off builds if anyone is looking for a great deal on a rod or two).
Gravlax!? Talk about a motivation to get there early - Wow!
It has been a while but always have a great time in the Smokies. My parents moved to western NC in '89 and I occasionally fished it with my Dad up until he passed a few years ago so those streams have definitely had their effect on me and my 673 (will have a few with me and at least one available along with a bunch of TEST rods and one-off builds if anyone is looking for a great deal on a rod or two).
Gravlax!? Talk about a motivation to get there early - Wow!
Re: ***_BambooBash23 Central_*** April 20 - 22
#99Everyone should try Robs ( pentalux) 7’6” 5wt ! This is at the top of my want list !!
Re: ***_BambooBash23 Central_*** April 20 - 22
#100………………. BREAKING NEWS !
Live! from BambooBash World Headquarters
( otherwise known as Docks Motel in Townsend TN )
this is early-bird Tunafart reporting for the duration of BashWeek!
The current weather would make even the Chamber of Commerce officials blush
with clear blue skies and mid-fifties. Eagles, swallows, mergansers and Canadas
are puttin’ on a show overhead. To our interests, the Little is running gentle mid-flows
and literally gin-clear past the back porches at Docks. But no hatch in evidence, yet.
That’s our ‘gage rock’ centered in the picture. I’ll check out the Middle Fork flows later this afternoon.
This morning I will be gathering up and prepping some of our site camp equipment and
touching base with our Good Sponsors like Little River Outfitters and the Townsend IGA grocers.
If you have the ability, the early week weather promises the best, so come on in if you can.
So, HQ Status is: GOOD !
Paul
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