And sure enough, the willows were full of the big, 2-inch plus size bugs. And my flybox had a few fair imitations:
I don't look around much while fishing, but I did notice this dainty little mule deer fawn track:
Along with its mother doe:
Hmmm... Given the size of this black bear track (front paw; about 5.5" or 6"), maybe I should look around more:
But the fish were on the feed, and I had to keep my eye on the prize. Like this brown trout (caught on a big stonefly nymph):
And this hefty whitefish (surprisingly, caught on a salmonfly dry!):
I also ran into fellow professor John Amtmann and his beautiful, athletic kids. Here he is with one in their tandem kayak:
It didn't take much persuading to get them to demonstrate a roll in the big boat:
Tight lines & fast rolls!
6 comments:
I love that bear paw print.
Hi Eco, It's interesting that your time-line of watching for the lilacs to bloom --determines the salmonfly hatch.. That's neat!!!!
Looks like you did well with your fishing. The kayak team looked like they were also having a great time.
As I've said, you do live in a beautiful area of the country.
Betsy
Nice post. Careful with the bears. I'm finding that there are many about this year!
looks like fun. One of these years I've got to catch that salmonfly hatch!
oh, Lord, have mercy on my jealous soul.
What David said! Mine, too, please God!
:D
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