Overnighter in the Sandhills of Nebraska

skab8541 · Jul 9, 2011

Just like the title says!

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First where we went fishing

Cooking diner in the rain!

View in the morning

How the drip line was set up

For you city folk, that always seem to freak out when you see this! And this was a small patch.

In all it was a great time, and got to test some gear out in some not soo great conditions.

jcl-MD · Jul 10, 2011

Thanks Skab!!
I must have missed some pics the first time!!

jds1 · Jul 10, 2011

Nice pics. Gotta love those wide-open spaces!

Jeff

TheGame · Jul 10, 2011

Looks like you had a good time out there. Always nice to get a night out of the house. :thumbup:

ROCK6 · Jul 10, 2011

Thanks for taking us along Skab! Your gear review cracked me up...we have lot in common

Looks like a very relaxing trip despite the rain:thumbup:

You said your pillow is a Therma-rest? Looks pretty cool..it's always interesting in the unique things that some people won't leave home without. The "comfort" items that get used and enjoyed are worth their weight in gold!

I really liked you journal...always a good idea to take notes and it looks like you have quite a hand at sketching for references.

Did you re-handle your Ontario? Looks like a good grip.

Thanks again Skab,

ROCK6

JTC · Jul 10, 2011

looks great! You have a nice set up. Thanks for sharing.

lambertiana · Jul 10, 2011

Mmmmm, spam!

That's a nice looking fish, too. Isn't it late in the year for the grass to still be green?

baldtaco-II · Jul 11, 2011

First morning light, a highlight of any trip.

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That grass looks like its still got about three months left on it. I'd expect it to be lush green for a while longer yet.

Mrwhitetailfanatic · Jul 11, 2011

what tarp are you using? Is wild cannabis common in your area or are those someones gardens?

sar5 · Jul 11, 2011

Nice pics and he video is one of the best.
Great job thanks

banana-clip · Jul 11, 2011

Awesome pictures and video. They really bring back memories of growing up in North Platte. Is that up near Valentine? My dad and I used to go up there to the lakes and catch a lot of crappie, pike, and perch.

skab8541 · Jul 11, 2011

ROCK6 said:
Thanks for taking us along Skab! Your gear review cracked me up...we have lot in common Looks like a very relaxing trip despite the rain:thumbup:

You said your pillow is a Therma-rest? Looks pretty cool..it's always interesting in the unique things that some people won't leave home without. The "comfort" items that get used and enjoyed are worth their weight in gold!

I really liked you journal...always a good idea to take notes and it looks like you have quite a hand at sketching for references.

Did you re-handle your Ontario? Looks like a good grip.

Thanks again Skab,

ROCK6

Yup, rehandled the Ontario with home grown micarta, love it even more.

skab8541 · Jul 11, 2011

lambertiana said:
Mmmmm, spam!

That's a nice looking fish, too. Isn't it late in the year for the grass to still be green?

We have had lots and lots of rain in these parts lately.

skab8541 · Jul 11, 2011

Mrwhitetailfanatic said:
what tarp are you using? Is wild cannabis common in your area or are those someones gardens?

The tarp is an Etowah 10x12. And yes, ditch weed grows all over these parts. As it was grown for making hemp rope during WWII around here. And the Doves and other wild game spread the seeds near and far.