yesterday mornin, i hit the creek where i had previously caught those
stunning brookies. after being there for about 45 minutes, i *very*
suddenly found myself (i'm pretty sure) in the middle of a multiple hatch.
flying all around me, and occasionally hitting the surface of the water were
numerous, extremely graceful, mayflies. also in large numbers were, i
think, caddis, and something else that was very tiny, round, and dark. so,
i'm pretty sure i was experiencing a multiple hatch. am i right? has
anyone else had this experience?
it was rather entertaining, with the mayflies dancing, diving, and rising,
being the most beautiful, and the most entertaining of the three insect
types. they looked like fairies dancing around in the air and on the water.
my head was spinning in an effort to keep up with all the activity.

i was fishing with a caddis, so i didn't change it, although if i had a
mayfly pattern, i would have put that on. gotta get one.
in spite of the hatch, i came away without anyone taking my fly. the
activity, however, was taking place right around me, and not further down
where i know the trout hang out.
while in the stream, i also spied three deer standing in the water about 60
ish yards behind me,enjoying a morning drink, while the mist encircled their
legs. i reached for my camera, but by the time i got to it, they ran out of
the water onto the bank, only to be engulfed by trees, and laurel bushes.

so while i didn't catch any fish, i came away having experienced some of the
beauty, and magic of nature in the blueridge. god, i love it here. ;-)

snakefiddler