I could barely wait for my new Nikon lens to arrive at my doorstep. As soon as the UPS truck pulled up our drive way I couldn't help but shriek like a little kid on Christmas morning. The new lens is a 55mm - 200mm zoom lens. I have been using my 18mm - 55mm lens for all pictures before this point and sometimes I found myself out there wishing I could zoom in on a bird, deer or something off in the distance. Finally that moment had arrived and I was off to test it out and make sure it was in prime condition. I decided to head to a creek I had been eying up for some time now, about a ten minute drive from my house. I drove around looking at the stream and finally stopped at a farm to see if I could get permission to fish what looked to be a beautiful stretch of stream. The land owner said to go ahead and fish and seemed to be quite happy that I was kind enough to stop and ask first. It is always worth it once you do it and you get to fish a private stretch of stream. I tossed on a Bomber trailed with a small bead head and the fish were hungry and aggressive. I missed a lot of takes due to the fact I was fishing a new stretch and the sun was making it difficult to read the holes depth. It was full of some nice looking Brownies. I fished for a few hours and it almost seemed like I was in heaven :) I will be back, for sure!!! God I love fly fishing. I hope you like the pics.
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Until Next Time.....Tight Lines to All !!!!
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That lens was worth the wait! Beautiful pics and post!
ReplyDeleteKiwi,
DeleteThanks much. It was pretty reasonable price wise. I hope to get a larger lens some day. Maybe one that is set at 500mm. ;) That would be awesome, but quite pricey :) Tight Lines.
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ReplyDeleteTeuvo,
DeleteThanks much. Will do. Thanks for stopping by. Tight Lines.
Great pics as always.
ReplyDeleteKevin,
DeleteThanks a lot. Tight LInes :)
I'm going to quit posting photos on Windknots...they embarrass me after looking at yours.
ReplyDeleteHoward,
DeleteOh come on now. I enjoy your pics so keep them coming :) Thanks for the kind words. Tight LInes.
Love your pics! Man, I need a lense like that. The flying geese are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot man. That lens is pretty affordable and does the trick. Those geese were living in a paradise. Tight LInes.
DeleteNice photos! That last shot of the stream is about as close to an ideal "mind retreat" as I can imagine. I could lay down under that tree and snooze the day away.
ReplyDeleteTom Anderson-Brown
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Tom,
DeleteThanks a lot. That would definitely be a great place for a nap, just be sure and check for ticks when you wake up :) Thanks for stopping by. Tight Lines.
buggers going out in the mail today. I'm looking forward to throwing some bombers on my 3wt.
ReplyDeleteJohn,
DeleteExcellent man. I look forward to throwing them at some huge browns and hopefully some nice rainbows too. I will send those Bombers out with a few small bead head trailers that seem to work well together. Thanks a lot and Tight Lines.
Awesome shots man!! That eagle is simply regal , I love seeing them streamside.
ReplyDeleteAs usual your photos are top-notch , really enjoyed em.
HPFF,
DeleteThanks a lot man. I always follow the Eagles when they fly overhead. They got a bird's eye view ;) Tight LInes.
Great pics! Congrats on the new lens and the permission to fish that stretch.
ReplyDeleteJustin,
DeleteThanks a lot man. The lens is definitely sweet. Hope to spot some more cool wildlife. You never know what you might see out there. Tight Lines.