With a long week of work behind us, we made an extremely early morning drive to the mountains to escape the heat and beat the crowds. We rolled into the parking lot and could see the fish rising from the bank. The air was chilly, which made the water warmer than expected as I eased into the water and worked the pontoon boat out away from the launch. The boat got a good workout and I’m feeling a bit more comfortable on the water. I still have plenty to learn about stillwater fishing, but managed to pick up a handful of fish, on a mix between intermediate line with a couple of simi-seal buggers and hanging midges.
We had the water to ourselves until about 10:30 and by noon we were off the water to make way for the onslaught of the Memorial Day weekend crowds. I think I can get used to this stillwater thing.
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Tasty box.
You know it.
You can’t believe (or maybe now you can) how nice it is to get away from bank fishermen. It’s really the only way to fly when you’re on stillwater. Nice flybox Ben.
You’re absolutely right Howard. It is really nice on the pontoon.
Ben
Just wanted you to know that the serious inquiries are pouring in re: my haberdashery ever since i began wearing my Arizona Fly Fishing hat in public. some people don’t recognize the AZ flag but what can you say to Easterners? Thanks. JW
That’s great to hear Jack. Thanks for the support and I’m glad you’re liking the hat.
Ben
Still waters run deep! lol! Amazing collection of flies you got there. Keep fishing brother!
Thanks Sam.