Lees

I had the opportunity to head back up to Lees Ferry with some of the AZ boys and as usual it was a great time. It is such a beautiful location and the fish are equally impressive. It rained for the majority of our two days there, but that didn't keep us off the water much. There was a period of about 3 hours where the wind made us head for cover, otherwise the old Smithcraft was anchored or running up and downstream. 

Clayton E casts below the towering red walls

The Group

Ryan M. in the rain

The fire went out just before an all night downpour

Ty W works a riffle

Thanks again to Clayton, Ryan, and Ty for making it happen. Next time we are headed back to NM. 

Superstition

It was good to be home in AZ for a day last week. All the rain had moved east leaving beautiful skies and much needed moisture in the area. An eastern area ski resort claimed to have received almost 40 inches of snow in 24 hours. This of course, is good news for fishing in the Whites this summer.

Wall

Wall clouds just south of Calgary yesterday.

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MP

Had a day off to head up to the middle P with KW. It was good to get out and throw some dries amid an afternoon midge hatch. Most of my time was spent messing around with some new photographic toys, although we did manage a few nice spotted browns. I'd post some of the other photos I took but they all suck.

Red reflections from KW's coat.

MT

This week work took me to Missoula, and despite the cold it was great to be here. I always enjoy a quick stop at the Grizzly Hackle fly shop, and a walk along the Clark Fork river trail.

Why the macrame? All of this is hanging inside the Staggering Ox sandwich shop. If you cut it up it makes great indicator material. (I didn't cut theirs up)

AZB

It was good to return to my home state of AZ for a few days this last week. At 4am T. Wheeler was in the driveway and we drove east to the White Mountains. There is a "dirty ditch" of a river that in the past I have considered something of a joke. Not that this trip completely changed my mind, but it did surprise me. Many of the nearby hatcheries brood stock are placed in this river, and once they've had enough time to forget what food pellets look like they can become quite difficult to catch. 6x, no indicator, and size 22 flies were the only way to get a grab, but the rewards were good. We did quite well and thankfully managed to avoid sprained ankles and the requirement of a long naps (ha). The day ended with an Arizona Burrito. I miss filibi's.