Four Seasons

Most years, I'm able to fish this stream in all four seasons. Not always, but usually so. And, during winter, it's usually a day right in the beginning of the season or the end. Surprisingly, I was able to fish it in January this year, and that's a rare opportunity. Even more rare, the wild browns were hitting my dry fly which amazed me...just a great day it was!

That week in January confirmed a thought I had last year. It would be nice to publish a post with a photo of the river, taken from the same spot, during each of our four seasons up there on Rainy Mountain. For those who don't know, I only fish with dry flies during each season even when it isn't the most effective approach. Yes, I'm truly a dry fly only angler regardless of where I'm fishing and which date in the year I happen to be wading a trout stream. I do spend many days fishing this stream each year, and I'm pretty sure I'll never tire of its beauty.

How many trout have I brought into my net in this particular section of stream? A lot over the years. I have netted Rainbows, Browns, and Rio Grande Cutthroat in here. For sure, I loved each and every trout that gave me a tight line moment. And, there will be many more to come...but don't worry, they always get released back to where they came from.

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