Small Stream Abstractions – Thanksgiving 2011
So, Kel and I took a little hike post-turkey. Ostensibly, we were trying to reduce the effects of caloric intake, but we also wanted to scout a bit of local water. Along the way, we came across some fantastic light effects on the canyon-side above the stream, and we had to stop and shoot a few frames. For both of us, fly-fishing goes well beyond the core act of throwing and catching; it is really a holistic experience that includes things that the fly has lead us to, but that have no direct bearing on the end result (i.e. fish-in-hand). These two images won’t catch anyone much of anything, but they are part of the larger reason to go fly fishing. And don’t worry, there will some “real” fishing in another post soon….
Jason,
I went to DePuy’s yesterday for the same reason; calorie reduction. I am exploring sections and experimenting flies & tactics, whether catching trout or not, but shotgunning is taking too many trout, super effective. Then, it’s simply a beautiful place to be with lots of trout and wildlife along mighty Yellowstone.
Satoshi—WIth that season pass of yours, I figure you’d be out at DePuy’s basically every day when it wasn’t snowing sideways (and maybe even then). And yeah, I like walking that property, too, just to look at water, explore the banks, and catch the scent of grass and trees. Makes for a good life, this fly-fishing thing!