Smokies October 2008

[Uncle Bert]

I guess I'll post a few pictures from our trip while Lab works on the main HD Video report. I feel kinda stupid posting pictures now that he has a HD video camera:rolleyes::rolleyes:

We had a good trip, nice weather everyday, however it was a little chilly Friday morning, I'd guess mid 30's. Water temps in the low 50's. Glad we decided to bring the waders. Sorry for the length, but here's 4 days worth of pictures....

Here's a few pictures of the trail, about a 4-5 mile hike.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030161.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030149.jpg


There were a lot of old ruins along this creek that were pretty interesting to look around and explore. I wish I had known a little more about the history of the area before we went. I did a little research when we got back and there was a fairly large community in the area, centered around some type of mill. I haven't found out what type of mill yet, but still looking around on the net for that. There were enough people to support a small school.

Here's some pictures of the ruins.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030082.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030176.jpg


An old cast iron pulley wheel,about 30" in diameter.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030173.jpg

Not sure what this is, but we found it about 1/2 mile down stream from the main mill.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030144.jpg


From what I've read and looking at maps of the area, I believe this is the foundation to an old Ranger Station.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030195.jpg

Enough with the old ruins, here's some fish and stream pics.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030148.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030146.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030119.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030107.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030079.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030177.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/CopyofP1030190.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030169.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030178.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030003.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030014.jpg


Here's a few of Lab and Chuckwalla's fish
They both managed to land some of the larger fish of the trip. They both had a few in the 10" range, all mine were less than 8".
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030068.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030072.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030104.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030108.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030018.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030021.jpg

Here's Lab almost taking a nasty spill
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030013.jpg

This is the little feeder stream that ran by our camp. I fished it a little one afternoon while Lab and Chuckwalla ate lunch and rested. I did manage 1 little 5" bow, but no picture of the fish.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030110.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030153.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030155.jpg


All in all another great trip, much better weather than last May. Looking forward to the next one.

[Labrador]

man, thank goodness I didn't go down. I think that's a first UB.
Yeah, I am working on the video. It's the saving that takes forever.

[bigredthe2]

awesome. those ruins are something else.

[BirdDawg]

Great pics! Thanks for posting your trip.

[S.Trutta]

Great shots, really nice stuff. The colors on some of those fish are what dreams are made of!!!

Rich

[finless brown]

Man.... that looks like so much fun. I haven't caught a trout since June. I need to head for some higher elevation soon. Great report!

[dink]

Nice report Ken,looks like a lot of history in that area.Thank's to blue
line junkie's like you and several other's on here we can enjoy these great report's.Thank's for sharing.
cheer's
dink

[Chuckwalla]

It was a great trip, with two good guys! Thanks to UB for posting the pix. I got the bonehead and forgot my camera. Also, I got a preview of Lab's latest video masterpiece. It looked awesome!

Looking forward to another trip and another big brown :cool:

[Labrador]

chuck you mean this?
http://vimeo.com/1898043

That's the preview...or do you mean the full one that I snuck to you and Ken. I made a few changes since the version I sent to you, but I am pretty much finished. The saving is horrible, but I got a workable draft now. Just a few more things and it will be totally ready.

[finless brown]

Wow. Well done Lab. I'm looking forward to the full version....

[Windknot]

I didn't have time to enjoy the photos & video until today, when I'm trapped in a dark cube farm.

UB - The pix & story are super. I love the mix of friends, fish & history.

Lab - The full-length video is going to be well worth the wait!

Just a fabulous trip & report. :cheers:

[Uncle Bert]

I've seen a sneak preview of the full length version, it's pretty darn impressive.... Lab definitely has a knack for this stuff...

Of course I take most of the credit, I am the associate producer..;)

[Labrador]

Ken, are you ready for your interview now?

[Labrador]

oh, and send me your address so I can send you a DVD.

[Reel'em In]

That is some neat stuff guys...enjoyed the preview.

[THE EG]

Uncle Bert, I tweaked the original a bit.

Great photos. Great trip.

[quote=Uncle Bert;503982]I guess I'll post a few pictures from our trip while Lab works on the main HD Video report. I feel kinda stupid posting pictures now that he has a HD video camera:rolleyes::rolleyes:

We had a good trip, nice weather everyday, however it was a little chilly Friday morning, I'd guess mid 30's. Water temps in the low 50's. Glad we decided to bring the waders. Sorry for the length, but here's 4 days worth of pictures....

Here's a few pictures of the trail, about a 4-5 mile hike.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030161.jpg


http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030149.jpg


There were a lot of old ruins along this creek that were pretty interesting to look around and explore. I wish I had known a little more about the history of the area before we went. I did a little research when we got back and there was a fairly large community in the area, centered around some type of mill. I haven't found out what type of mill yet, but still looking around on the net for that. There were enough people to support a small school.

Here's some pictures of the ruins.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030082.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030176.jpg


An old cast iron pulley wheel,about 30" in diameter.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030173.jpg

Not sure what this is, but we found it about 1/2 mile down stream from the main mill.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030144.jpg


From what I've read and looking at maps of the area, I believe this is the foundation to an old Ranger Station.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030195.jpg

Enough with the old ruins, here's some fish and stream pics.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030148.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030146.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030119.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030107.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030079.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/CopyofP1030177.jpg

[THE EG]

Can't post more than 15 photos at a time so Cont.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/CopyofP1030190.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030169.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030178.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030003.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030014.jpg


Here's a few of Lab and Chuckwalla's fish
They both managed to land some of the larger fish of the trip. They both had a few in the 10" range, all mine were less than 8".
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030068.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030072.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030104.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030108.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030018.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030021.jpg

Here's Lab almost taking a nasty spill
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030013.jpg

This is the little feeder stream that ran by our camp. I fished it a little one afternoon while Lab and Chuckwalla ate lunch and rested. I did manage 1 little 5" bow, but no picture of the fish.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030110.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030153.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/UncleBert_1/smoky%20mtns%20oct%202008/P1030155.jpg


All in all another great trip, much better weather than last May. Looking forward to the next one.[/quote]

[GregLS]

Great pics! Thanks for posting your trip.

+1

I'm jonesing. :cheers:

[Uncle Bert]

eg,
thanks for re-posting my report so you don't have to click on each link

i'll try and do better next time:rotfl:

ken

[Path_Less_Traveled]

Man!... i havent seen the video yet, but that's one outstanding report... loved the wheel and the first one on EGs cont. post... and just now saw the pic of Lab splashing into the water... awesome shot.

I gotta get one of those tripods.

UB... in photobucket you can choose links for the big pics... or the thumbnails... it's under generate url links... or maybe even under the pics as soon as they're uploaded.

[Grizzz]

Lab,

What a great video. You do have talent. Tell me, what video editing program are you using?

[Labrador]

Thanks, did you see the full version? http://vimeo.com/1911982
It's on here now. I used sony vegas pro to edit.

I didn't take many stills. Here's a few.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j234/wlodarb/1610241f.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j234/wlodarb/a0fbdcf9.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j234/wlodarb/dc6fa135.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j234/wlodarb/b5cc77ea.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j234/wlodarb/3a6fb626.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j234/wlodarb/dda2c549.jpg