Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Training.


Having two labrador retrievers, it was only a matter of time before I began taking them fishing with me. Riley, the elder of the two, began her training recently. She is a chocolate lab around 60 pounds. Her first time out, she performed splendidly. She remained close and took times trotting between my father and I. My biggest fear, the resident Canadian Geese populations, tested her patience but she did not give chase. For the most part she did not interfere in fishing situations. Although who could not laugh when she suddenly dives into the deep pool your trying to fish. She will learn and until then, its nice to have someone around who enjoys the seclusion of a stream and the excitement that comes with fishing.

Lookout.

Sniffing A Small Brown.

Bored While Poppa Pump Attempts To Fish.






We Have Liftoff.

Training.


Having two labrador retrievers, it was only a matter of time before I began taking them fishing with me. Riley, the elder of the two, began her training recently. She is a chocolate lab around 60 pounds. Her first time out, she performed splendidly. She remained close and took times trotting between my father and I. My biggest fear, the resident Canadian Geese populations, tested her patience but she did not give chase. For the most part she did not interfere in fishing situations. Although who could not laugh when she suddenly dives into the deep pool your trying to fish. She will learn and until then, its nice to have someone around who enjoys the seclusion of a stream and the excitement that comes with fishing.

Lookout.

Sniffing A Small Brown.

Bored While Poppa Pump Attempts To Fish.






We Have Liftoff.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

2wt Fun.


With student teaching almost over and graduation around the corner, I've been incredibly giddy. I took this excitement with me last evening along with my 2wt to do some dry fly fishing. Little Sulphers have been coming off, so I rigged up with a dry dropper combo and hit the stream. The five hours there proved to be an absolute blast. The 2wt just made it that much more exciting.

About As Good As It Gets Near UD.

The Approach.

The Hole.

Glory.

Mad Fun.

Parting Shot.

Small Eel.

Brutish.

Propulsion.

Would Not Stay Still.

There He Is...

2wt Fun.


With student teaching almost over and graduation around the corner, I've been incredibly giddy. I took this excitement with me last evening along with my 2wt to do some dry fly fishing. Little Sulphers have been coming off, so I rigged up with a dry dropper combo and hit the stream. The five hours there proved to be an absolute blast. The 2wt just made it that much more exciting.

About As Good As It Gets Near UD.

The Approach.

The Hole.

Glory.

Mad Fun.

Parting Shot.

Small Eel.

Brutish.

Propulsion.

Would Not Stay Still.

There He Is...