LAST EDITED ON Jan-22-01 AT 10:36 AM (PST)

What an amazing place! I felt like I should have been shooting one of ESPN's outdoor shows. The canyon sides had just a little bit of snow in some of the shady spots and the temp on the stream was perfect. Water flow was a little low but, the trout were out.

The downside: only three hits and no hookups. I don't know if it was low water or what but, those were some wary fish. The only serious bites were the twenty+ red welts I have all over my arms, hands, ears, and neck. Being from Ohio, I have seen deer flies, horse flies, and clouds of mosquitos that look like a low fog. Nothing, but nothing, prepared me for these little winged Satans that saw me as a Carl's Jr. with a stick in my hand. Word of warning: suck it up and use bug repellant. I don't care if I coat every fly with anti-bug stuff and the trout run from the odor of my streamers, I am swimming in bug spray next time.

But, hey, beautiful day, good friends, and my first fishing trip of the year; can't complain.

Tight lines.
Deaner

By the way: those who did land trout were using dry flies (light to dark brown #14-18) and bright nymphs (pupa style with a little flash). Also, there was alot of Powerbait on the banks and some smiling spinfishermen so, I think they did well also.