Yesterday I returned to a stretch of water that yielded dozens of trout a few weeks ago. Yesterday, nothing. As I hiked out of the remote spot, I met two fly fishermen walking towards the water I had just vacated. The smiles on their faces quickly faded as I informed them of my luck. One of them stated, "geez, I caught about 50 the other day". I wished them luck, and told them that it was probably just me.
The thing is...I really do hope they did well. There are obviously plenty of fish there...I've seen them. But fly fishing is a daily challenge. If it was easy, why go?
You sure have that right. Sometimes the fish win! There is a lot more to enjoy out there than just always hooking a fish.
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Like your thought process and meeting two new people that have the same passion you have was worth the trip. That is why they call it fly fishing! Nice photos
ReplyDeleteThanks! I will check out the blog Rainbow Chaser. Thanks for comment Noco.
DeleteYou echoed my thought exactly. I used to do really well on the P. Now it's been awhile since I've caught anything there but I sure love the country!
ReplyDeleteYou weren't using one of your Scott rods were you? Once the fish get a taste of the line coming off one of those, they shy away from it forevermore.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures and good post.