Backpackers meet up Crystal Lake part 1 of 2

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I went to a mountain meet up my friend Joe posted. He has some awesome people show up and if you ever get the chance, you're sure to meet some great friends. I fished, hiked, ate, drank and laughed. I met new friends, hung out with old friends, even won a local history contest while I was up there. Here are links to Joeys videos, sub and watch for his Halloween meet up soon. Also, here is a link to the maker of that cool little packable fly/spin rod system.
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[@mjwmjw470]

That's what I'm talking about. Some lakeside dog action and a couple small bass followed by some rattler wrangling. Nice little afternoon and in usual pharroh style😎really good seeing you brotha....bring on part2

[@PHARRAOH]

your tent was like a sheiks tent in some oasis with your cat lying there next to the phonograph.

[@dianeking4418]

I haven’t been to crystal lake since I was a kid! That’s a heeelll noooo on the snake from me lol

[@PHARRAOH]

this one, like the one before him, came to me! This is rare!

[@JustinfromAZ]

You’re a true fisherman!

[@PHARRAOH]

How I was wishing I had my 5wt Elkorn in my hand! 60' casts easy and with a bass popper, I bet I'd have cleaned up. Im going back one day after work this week

[@preciadoalex123]

Was just up there, I wonder why the gate to get up to the small parking lot to crystal lake has been closed.

[@PHARRAOH]

a small slide, doing work on that part of the road

[@campfire52]

A great video to start a morning Alan, this was a very welcome sight. And two parts video, all the better. You are spending quality time for this weekend doing the absolute perfect combination: Hiking, camping, fishing, and enjoying it with the company of great friends. You definitely know how to balance your life properly. That should give you a great sense of accomplishment at the very least. It is very encouraging to see that the lake didn't dry up and is actually rising a bit, awesome! And now time to grab another cup of coffee and watch part two. Thank you my friend for taking us along with you.

[@PHARRAOH]

good morning and hope you enjoy it

[@EatCarbs]

Cool little lake. Thanks for the video brother

[@PHARRAOH]

any plans for the 4th of July weekend?

[@EatCarbs]

It's Monday so I have to work.

[@codybutlercounty9118]

I was up there too bro, I was up in deer flat hope you had a great time. I had drove through that loop first to find a spot and seen your truck I. Idk if you were there at the time. I had some Hot links up there too lol. Hope you have a good one be safe.

[@PHARRAOH]

how was the weekend

[@codybutlercounty9118]

@@PHARRAOH it was amazing bro I love it up there my son and I went to the amphitheater at about 2 in the morning.

[@codybutlercounty9118]

@@PHARRAOH thank you for asking I would ask you but I could tell you had a great time again thank you for these amazing videos you post. I’m watching an older crystal lake Halloween meet up right now.

[@codybutlercounty9118]

Hey bro that is pretty trippy the last bear creek video you posted how the snake came at you now this one. Be extra careful man that damn green screen is looking more realistic every time lol.

[@Riverbugger]

Great video Alan. Good to see you out at it!! Nice little bass. Looks to be very dry up there for sure. Nice rattle snake wrangling. Thanks for bringing us along!! Love the simple tarp set up. Look forward to part 2.

[@PHARRAOH]

what are your go to flies?

[@Riverbugger]

@@PHARRAOH Hey Alan. Pheasant tail, Guides Choice Hares Ear and the Walts worm are all 3 deadly. All beaded heads to get down in the water column fast to the fish.

[@PHARRAOH]

@@Riverbugger mine, natural hairs ear, A.P nymph black gold wrapped and a good ol popper

[@redwhiteblue7831]

Nice, 2 fish, 1 snake... part 2

[@PHARRAOH]

ground eel

[@mobiltec]

Crystal Lake is looking good. Would love to see it full.

[@PHARRAOH]

that would be awesome, especially in the winter, it we had snow

[@russellfippino2590]

Ok , imagine this in Hank hill's voice..... Damnit Bobby ! Quit playing with snakes boy!!!! 😆 Thanks for the video, great as always 👍

[@PHARRAOH]

you ever hear Johnathan do the voices from that show? he's got them all down pat

[@BrosephRussell]

awesomeness catches and the lake HellToTheYeah Brother i wish they would have approved all my day them bastides only approved some of them . anyway on to part two

[@PHARRAOH]

anything on the near horizon?

[@big_steve_o5129]

How are your knees doing?

[@PHARRAOH]

knees are great, it's my foot hip back and neck trying to sweep the leg on me. thanks for asking

[@rudedog062]

Did you happen to see all the closed camping areas ? I did some years ago. There are full restrooms with showers locked up. Camp spots with trees starting to grow through the picnick tables. What a waste of tax dallors. I've been going up there since I has a kid. The place looking pretty sad these days. Graffitiy and garbage all over.

[@PHARRAOH]

not too much graffiti and if I see thrash, I pick it up. solving the problem. Others see me and sometimes join in. As for the closed sections, there are zero rangers left. Only volunteers help keep it going. They/we, do what we can. I love the area, always will

[@MadCatMaddie]

@@PHARRAOH Why no more rangers Alan? Lack of funding? Cool video, thx again.

[@PHARRAOH]

@@MadCatMaddie no idea, they got rid of them back when trump was in, new guy never brought them back, slipped through the cracks

[@EraChrome]

Is there a trail, on the south side of the lake, that lead you up the mountain?

[@PHARRAOH]

which trail are you asking about, and I will tell you?

[@EraChrome]

@@PHARRAOH not sure what it’s called. But I think it starts at the small parking lot.

[@pedallinraw]

How long on average does one of those gas canisters last you?......I remember that fishing hole from an older video....🙂.....snake action! 🐍

[@PHARRAOH]

this is my 4th trek with it and Its about 1/3 left but with real cooking, a weekend.