2015 out...

I've been thinking about this all week.  I've read some great stuff from other bloggers and had some ideas.  But in the end, all I wanted to say was "Thank You."  Thank you to all who have taken a second of their time to read, like, comment and follow my social media sites.  Y'all have made 2015 a great year for me.  I was fortunate in many areas.  But I'm not going to talk about my favorite trip, catch, or experience.  They were all avenues to build friendships and community.  My goal was to reach out and connect with others that share a similar passion for the outdoors.  Here are my favorite posts from other bloggers that I interact with on a regular basis (FB, IG, Blog)...their trip/posts remind me to get outside and experience life.

In no particular order:

Carf Outdoors - Small boats and friends that's why we do it.
http://carfoutdoors.blogspot.com/2015/09/wcf-dpr-floatilla.html

The Trout Zone - 2 week long trip to Yellowstone - This is part 4 but the entire series is a great read.  Man I really wanted to go with you.  http://www.thetroutzone.com/2015/12/back-to-paradise-valley-yellowstone-2015-day-four-Lamar-River.html

Windknots and Tangled Lines - this will make you laugh:
http://cofisher.blogspot.com/2015/01/freds-rod-doesnt-work.html

Mountains to Marsh - This is day 4 but you should start at the beginning.  Another great trip:
http://mountainstomarsh.com/2015/08/15/cutt-slam-trip-day-4/

Yak Fish Arkansas - Good stuff:
http://www.yakfisharkansas.com/2015/12/understanding-pro-in-pro-staff.html

Small Stream Reflections.  Hard, seriously hard to pick just one from all the great post.  But the one I remember most is when SSR and Connecticut Fly Angler, next blog, went fishing together.  That's what it's all about.
http://smallstreamreflections.blogspot.com/2015/07/fishing-for-wild-brook-trout-with-rm.html

Connecticut Fly Angler, many great posts but but not many share my passion for grass carp and blog about it.
http://flyfishingcts.blogspot.com/2015/09/a-craving-for-grass.html

Fishing Through Life - Take a kid fishing, enough said.
http://btrussell-fishingthroughlife.blogspot.com/2015/06/enjoying-grandchildren-this-past-week.html

The Flying Kayak, This is an adventure.  Great stuff but my favorite is:
http://www.theflyingkayak.com/mennonite-jim-and-the-case-of-the-missing-fly-rod/

BrookfieldAngler:  When it all goes wrong.
http://www.brookfieldangler.com/2015/04/great-fishing-terrible-timing.html

The Pond Stalker, if you know Mel you know he's moved many times.  I can't find my favorite post about his fishing hat....but here is his latest blog, lol.
http://grampsfishingjournal.blogspot.com/

Bayou 'Yakin  - really want to do the "Ride the Bull Tournament" but it's always a bad weekend. Looks like a good time....
http://bayouyakin.com/2015/08/20/ride-the-bull-vi-recap/

The Fugly Fly, because we've all been there.
http://thefuglyfly.blogspot.com/2015/11/nymphing-testing-my-resolve.html

FishnDave - another carp guy...
http://fishndave.blogspot.com/2015/09/reservoir-carp.html

High Plains Fly Fisher - an awesome trip...
http://highplainsflyfisher.blogspot.com/2015/11/scratching-one-off-bucket-liststeelhead.html


I can't tell you how grateful and humbled I am for all the support and encouragement I have received on Facebook, IG, and my blog.  I really enjoy sharing my outdoor world.  In 2016, I'll be doing more of the same as part of these great teams.  Happy New Year everyone.