We sped up to the White Mountains on Friday evening and enjoyed a small campfire before heading to bed. The elk bugling woke us at first light and after a bit of breakfast, we headed down the road to the wash. We bailed into the trail-less canyon and walked several miles to the point of the river that we believed would have big pools and big fish. But as is the way of scouting trips, we found small water, small fish, and solitude. No complaints though. Hanging with a good buddy, catching wild browns and bows is very tough to beat.
Thats what I’m talkinaboud! Mjh
Thanks Mike. We got to get together again one of these days. I liked to explore a bit more of NM one of these days.
Ben
I’ve only recently discovered your blog and have been going through the archives. I am really, really enjoying it. The photography is just amazing. It certainly makes me miss that part of the country. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Corey, I appreciate the kind words. I enjoyed looking through your site as well and will be adding it to my google reader. Take care.
Ben
bee-you-tee-ful rainbow pic mang.
there are trout in az?
Thanks Mike. Supposedly there are trout here, and you’ll never believe this. I was pulling a streamer through one of these pools and pulled out a perch. No idea where he came from.
Ben
Great post Ben, before too long we’ll set down the fly rods and pick up the shotguns. Look forward to hunting with you this fall.
I know Kyle. Nothing like chasing quail and heat stroke.
Ben
Looks like the perfect day, man….can’t beat bugling elk serenading you to water!
That’s for sure Zach. I love those mountains.
Ben
Nice looking little stream there Ben. I love fishing tiny water like that. The fish always seem more colorful and put up a great fight for their size.
Paul
Thanks Paul. You’re exactly right about that water and the fish. Little water is good fun.
Ben
Nice! That first rainbow is particularly gorgeous. Nothing wrong with streambreds rising to some hoppers.
Over the weekend I was up in flagstaff scouting for my October elk tag, hoping to get one on the ground.
Fishing is great to fill in the gaps when there is nothing to hunt, plus it is quite often just as rewarding as a hunt.
October 5th is in my calendar, can’t wait!
Thanks Colton. Best of luck on your hunt.
Ben