One of my favorite places in the state of Arizona is Lees Ferry on the Colorado River. My wife and I were looking to get out of town, and we headed north for a day of fly fishing with our friend, Dave Foster. Dave is an institution. Growing up on the canyon edge at Marble Canyon, Dave has spent his years guiding, rafting, researching, and writing about Lees Ferry and the Colorado River.
Late September in the canyon is still cool in the morning, but as the sun rises over top of the red rock walls, the river comes to life. We fished the standard tailwater fair – zebra midges, scuds, and San Juan worms under an indicator, and multiple fish came to the net on these pairings. Several more brightly colored rainbows fell to a well swung bugger on a heavy sink tip.
Red rock canyon walls, crystal clear water, feisty rainbows, a good friend, and a beautiful wife who likes to fish. Living my best life.
PS. Fish with Dave – Fly Fishing Lees Ferry
Fly Fishing Lees Ferry
What a sweet husband to plan a fishing date, and so cool that she caught the biggest fish!
I try to be. She’s a heck of an angler and no surprise she caught the big fish.
Ben
Sweet! Glad for you! 🙂
Thanks Wayne.