1999 N.G.T.O. "Flinging on the Hi"

On November 12, 13, and 14, 1999, several illustrious members of the N.G.T.O. Message Board gathered on the banks of the Hiwassee River in Reliance, Tennessee. Although the fish did not cooperate, a weekend of fun and fellowship was enjoyed by all. Special thanks to Aaron for organizing the event, Hoochrat for the Cajun Food Fest on Saturday night, and many others, without whom this event would not have happened. I took a few photos while at the Fling, and hope to post more as participants send them in. Enjoy...The Drifter

EG and Richard

The EG and Richard drifting the "Hi".

Grizzlyhackle

Grizzlyhackle "gettin it done" in the pontoon boat!

Greg

Greg floating through some fast water with no hands!

Drifter's rainbow

Yes Virginia! There is a trout in this river!

smallie!

.... and smallmouth bass too!

The Ole Man and Drifter

The Ole Man and the Sea,.....er.... I mean The Ole Man and I.

Fairweather Fisherman and Drifter

The Fair Weather Fisherman and The Drifter floating the Powerhouse section of the Hiwassee River.

Griizzlyhackle at the vise

Grizzlyhackle demonstrating his skills at the vise. (From left to right) Aaron, Flyrod, Richard, Grizz, Greg, Netboy.

Aaron

The Grand Poobah!

Beedub

Beedub the "Party Animal" catching some winks after eating Hoochrat's jambalaya.

Grizzlyhackle and the littlest EG.

Grizzlyhackle corrupting...er......I mean...teaching the littlest EG how to tie flies.

Greg

Greg...hard at work!

Flyrod

Flyrod with a nice rainbow!

Towee Creek

NGTOers taking a lunch break at the Towee Creek access.

Towee Creek

The Ole Man can't wait to get his feet on dry land.

Richard in his mini-drifter

Richard had no problems floating the Hi in his mini-drifter...

Richard's driftboat

....until he got to The Stairsteps! Whew, that was close!

 

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