So There I Was.....

[WanderingBlues]

As I walked down to the banks of the beautiful Eel River, flyrod in hand,heavy with anticipation, I heard my wife slip and fall. Rolled her ankle and got some Redwood Rash (like roadrash, only caused by an exposed redwood root). Needless to say, no flyfishing on that absolutely stunning free stone river.

On the bright side, we just finished dinner at the Eel River Brewery in Fortuna. A huge two thumbs up. Tomorrow, we'll be in the National Park. I plan on testing the waters and will give a report later.

[flyfishnevada]

Well, that sucks! Sorry to hear that and hope your wife is feeling better. Stuff like this tend to go into the column of adventure. The fishing would probably blend in with a million other trips, but now you have a story you will likely not forget. A good dinner helps too.

[1mocast]

Dang! Hope she didn't sprain it too badly. Rivers will be there next time...Have fun...

[Pete]

No blood? No bone sticking out? Leave her a water bottle, trail mix and leave her lay. You can always come back and get her . Hoo boy, can that get me in big, big, big trouble . Called it a day? I guess you did the right thing. Ya, you did.

Hope she bounces right back

Pete

[RSetina]

So sorry to read that your wife took a fall. Hope she's better. I'm sure she felt bad about you not getting to fish the Eel.

[beachbum]

Too bad about your wife. Hope she recovers quickly. Looing forward to your reports, Curtis.

[rayfound]

Bummer man, hope the sting in the ankle was the short-term type.

[tomsakai]

Curtis, sorry to hear that. Hope she has a fast recovery; it's a bummer to be hurt when you're out of town.

[mpeterson8]

No blood? No bone sticking out? Leave her a water bottle, trail mix and leave her lay. You can always come back and get her . Hoo boy, can that get me in big, big, big trouble . Called it a day? I guess you did the right thing. Ya, you did.

Hope she bounces right back

Pete

Good Reply!!!! I also could get myself in a huge amount of trouble in that situation. Seriously though, I hope your wife is alright. Thanks

[khuzhong]

Very sorry to hear , hope to see some fishy pics in the next report

[tree catcher]

Bummer to hear about the wifey, Here's to a speedy recovery and many fish to you and the family while you are on vacation.

Sean

[WanderingBlues]

She's all taped up. I did soak a line in the Smith River today. Saw some fish-no takers. But, wow, just incredible scenery. Beyond my expectations.nDrove from Cresent City to Medford today. Really, a special drive.

I need to get up here exclusively for fly fishing.....

[Eric]

Sure hope the better half gets better. Looking forward to some reports and pics.
Eric

[briansII]

She's all taped up. I did soak a line in the Smith River today. Saw some fish-no takers. But, wow, just incredible scenery. Beyond my expectations.nDrove from Cresent City to Medford today. Really, a special drive.

I need to get up here exclusively for fly fishing.....

Wow! You are seeing some legendary water. Sounds like a terrific trip. Hope your wife is feeling better today.....Advil is your friend.

briansII