Hill Billy Day

Not fly fishing related – but my cousin sent me some pictures from high school. Here’s one:

The school had a competition to see who could come up with the best “Hill Billy” costume. I had an advantage as I worked on a farm (probably why I was so skinny – using up thousands of calories haying and cleaning stalls). The hat I wore also had some fishing flies and other lures attached to it. As well, I had a corn cob pipe.

Imagine taking a rifle to school today, too? Yes, I’m holding an old .22 rifle.

One of my most proudest moments! Winning the Hill Billy Competition!