A Leetle One

No hatch I could see, no fly bugger over the stream's surface, and no clue as to which dry fly to tie on the tippet. I mean, having something fly over the water would have been helpful to know what imitation to pull out of the compartment box...would have been very helpful. It's these days that can test one's commitment to dry-fly-only fishing.

So, due to no hints from mother nature, I started out with a stimulator. No trout took a bite, but they did rise from the bottom, nose the fly, and then dart back down into the deep. The refusals were fun to watch for a while. Until they were not. I went through several flies to get a take, but could only get an occasional refusal. And, then I tied on a black ant. It took a while, but I got a splash on the floating fly, with a hook set. Finally! 

Unfortunately, it took too long to get that first catch, and I needed to attend a birthday party that night. With time running out, I had to leave after I landed the Leetle Feller. I'm not going to kid you, I'm happy with that one trout. I worked hard to get him. And, when he landed in the bottom of my net, I felt some relief of not getting skunked. Nope, I'm not going to complain because I know I've extended my dry fly season for most streams...about as much as I possibly can. It was a good day. Actually, it was a great day with fabulous weather conditions, to be working a stream up and down a beautiful canyon Rio, between walls of rock. I won't ask for more than that. Be sure to give a thank you, Mike.

Gear: Scott G2 804 fly rod; Ross Colorado 2/3 fly reel; Rio Perception WF4F fly line; Simms sling pack; Fisknat carbon landing net; A whole bunch of dry flies, with only one that worked.

Streaming: Wishin' And Hopin' by Dusty Springfield