Yesterday was too nice a day to go to work. Or at least that’s what I told myself as I slept in well past my alarm clock’s wishes. It was a premeditated act of hooky, as I recently reviewed how many vacation days I had still not taken this year. In a “use them or lose them” scenario, a crisp Fall afternoon of fishing seemed to be more than deserved.
With no grand plans other than leaving the work-provided iPhone in the car, I headed back to the “not so secret” stream that I wrote about fishing for the first time a few weeks ago. Small water and small fish, but very, very eager (and wild) small fish. Seemed like the perfect refuge from the stresses of the office and an alternative to the more popular local creeks that got their seasonal stockings of pellet-fed transplants about a week ago.
I’m finding this creek to be great dry fly water, and as such was the primary item on the menu. While the trout were not quite as cooperative as they were on that first trip, it really didn’t matter, I had an absolute blast watching these little guys come up with minimal coaxing to take a properly presented meal. I can see why people become dry fly snobs.
Most of the trout caught were pint sized, much like the brown above. I did catch one a bit larger – in the seven inch range – but being camera shy by nature, it wriggled out of my hand as I reached for the point and shoot. No worries, at least I know they’re in there…for the next time I decide to sleep in.
Good for you Mike. Great little brown and nice water.
Use 'em or lose 'em! That is an easy choice when beautiful water and wild trout await you. Thanks for sharing, Mike.
Oh, and by the way Mike, I need to replace my worn out “T” stickers with new ones. Colorado awaits the “T” to show on the Big “T” river near home!
Only thing better than a three day weekend is the three day weekend we create. A small stream sounds just like what the doctor ordered.
Very Nice, Beautiful pics!
What a nice post. I really enjoyed this one. Thanks for sharing, it looks like a beautiful stream.
A gem, both fish and stream.Well done.
A nice place to take a vacation day. I have a four day weekend of “floating” days coming up. = ) Gotta use it!
Thanks Howard. It was needed.
Thank you for stopping by Mel. Yeah, in hindsight, I should be doing this more.
The sticker fairy is on her way.
It's amazing the calming effect a few hours alone with nature can have.
Thanks Jeff.
Yeah, no beer, guns, or booze in this one. Check back tomorrow…
Thank you, after reading your most recent post I'd like to go back with some wets.
Definitely gotta use it.