SOAKING IT ALL IN !!

Well Fall is fully upon us.  With a few days left for trout season, I have been trying to soak it all in for the long winter ahead.  My attention has been spent mostly on all of the things that surround the wonderful experience that is fly fishing.  Fish have come to hand and slipped back into the water just as quick as they came.  The action is back and forth.  The early mornings have been chilly and the afternoons have been partly sunny with a gentle breeze.  I have been heading out when ever I have the chance and all times of the day seem to be a good time to be out on the stream.  The clouds rolling by make you want to lay back and watch the sky as you drift off into a early afternoon nap.  The Geese are heading south and the rest of the birds are flocking together as well.  The smell in the air is crisp and it fills your lungs with some of the freshest air you will ever breath.  I have been sticking to the public spots this last week due to the fact that it is bow season on White Tail deer right now.  I like to stay off of the spots where I know the land owners hunt.  Nothing sends a deer the other way quicker than the sent of a human.  The leaves on the ground and the cool air are a reminder to start stocking up on firewood to keep the homestead nice and toasty this winter.  Although I can't fish the streams in the snowy wonderland, I still plan on getting out there and taking photos of the beauty that comes with freezing temperatures.  I like to use this time off as a time to scope out new streams.  The crystal clear water gives you a really good view of what is swimming around in the water below.  Since I can't fish for them, I really have no concerns about spooking them.  I will be keeping my eyes peeled for those big ones roaming about.   Here are a few pics from my last couple of escapades.  Hope you enjoy.  

This Butterfly was holding on for dear life as the wind was blowing hard.

This poor thing jumped into the ice cold water and quickly sought refuge on this rock.

If only you could eat all of the mushrooms out there.  All white, not a great sign for edibility.  Anyone???

When I snagged on this submerged branch, I was rewarded with someone's long lost fly. 

A small reward for patience and stealth in a hairy location.

These were everywhere on the trees.  Wish I was a mushroom expert.

This spot is where two streams come together.  Go right, or go left???

So much for forming a V.  These guys were outa here!!

Limestone Bluffs make for some great holes and fly fishing.

I went to the top of this creek and kept looking until I found what I was in search of.

These next few holes were gems hidden underneath a canopy of Willows, Populars and Big Oak Trees.

Hole #2

Hole #3

How big will this one be next year???

Hole #4

Late night bombing never fails.

Small healthy Brown.

Clouds of every shade fill the sky and seem to blow in every direction.

Until Next Time.........Tight Lines to All !!!!!