Feelin' Midgy...

So, a bunch of friends were headed to the high country and, unfortunately, I wasn't able to join them. I had to play Mr. Mom while the wife put in a little OT. I decided to take the kids on a little road trip...to the fly shop! Met the wife for a bit of lunch then stopped and grabbed a few hooks and tying materials. That was an experience...suffice it to say little girls and lots of colorful threads and pink feathers with a handful of baby is a tough combo. Last time I fished I kept ticking a rock while failing to get the beast in front of it to hit and coming up with little green worms stuck to my fly. Anywho...didn't have a specific pattern in mind but here is what I came up with.

Happy Father's Day!

Made a last minute decision to spend Father's Day morning fishing. Woke up at 4:30 and headed out, was on the water by 6:30. Figured the sun would be over the ridge before I cooled down from the hike and decided to leave the jacket in the car...froze me butt off for about an hour. [mental note...bring light jacket even if you don't need it!]

Chose to head in from the bottom this time, MUCH friendlier hike!



Wasn't to hard locating the biggins...



Caught this guy...



Then lost probably best trout of my life after he rubbed against a rock...punk. But, then got this guy...



And this guy...



Met a nice gent who hauled in a pig!



It surprised me a bit how lush the area was. What a beautiful way to spend Father's Day morning!

Can't wait to tap into my Father's Day gift!