first day second day

My first day of fly fishing this year was on a brrok near our home. One that
I have fished for.... well since I was a young boy. My 10 year old daughter
was dangling worms off the culvert and catching little brookies. She was so
excited!
This was not her first time fishing by any means... but her first time truly
enjoying the experience.
She baited her own hook, took her own fish off, and turned as many back as
she caught.

By the time I got my rod out and leader straight I realized my nymphs were
back at home. We live in Maine and April 2 (second day of fishing) still has
some ice on the water.
I had a pale morning dun (size 16) and a Dark hendrickson (size 14).
What the heck... I had nothing to lose. The water was frigid and I didn't
expect any fish.

As I lit the pale morning dun on the water.. after 2 casts the trout started
jumping up to grab the dries!! before long they were rolling all around
where I was fishing.

The fly had actually fooled the trout into thinking there was a may fly
hatch! The fly was working great!! even after about 8 fish. It still looks
great 15 feet up in that tree. Right next to the hendrickson that followed
after catching a bunch more.

The two of us caught a bunch of fish and put most of them back.I am glad to
report I got beat by my little girl and her worms though!
The brook trout there are 100% wild and usually quite finicky... except this
day!

It's going to be a good season here in Maine I think.
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Flies from $5.60 per DOZEN and more!
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"Sprattoo" wrote in message
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My first day of fly fishing this year was on a brrok near our home. One
that I have fished for.... well since I was a young boy. My 10 year old
daughter was dangling worms off the culvert and catching little brookies.
She was so excited!
This was not her first time fishing by any means... but her first time
truly enjoying the experience.
She baited her own hook, took her own fish off, and turned as many back as
she caught.

By the time I got my rod out and leader straight I realized my nymphs were
back at home. We live in Maine and April 2 (second day of fishing) still
has some ice on the water.
I had a pale morning dun (size 16) and a Dark hendrickson (size 14).
What the heck... I had nothing to lose. The water was frigid and I didn't
expect any fish.

As I lit the pale morning dun on the water.. after 2 casts the trout
started jumping up to grab the dries!! before long they were rolling all
around where I was fishing.

The fly had actually fooled the trout into thinking there was a may fly
hatch! The fly was working great!! even after about 8 fish. It still looks
great 15 feet up in that tree. Right next to the hendrickson that followed
after catching a bunch more.

The two of us caught a bunch of fish and put most of them back.I am glad
to report I got beat by my little girl and her worms though!
The brook trout there are 100% wild and usually quite finicky... except
this day!

It's going to be a good season here in Maine I think.
_______________________________
www.fly-fishing-flies.com
Flies from $5.60 per DOZEN and more!
_______________________________

That's an experience you and your Daughter will treasure for the rest of
your lives!
Very nice outing and great for you to share the story.
-tom

"Tom Nakashima" wrote in message
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"Sprattoo" wrote in message
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My first day of fly fishing this year was on a brrok near our home. One
that I have fished for.... well since I was a young boy. My 10 year old
daughter was dangling worms off the culvert and catching little brookies.
She was so excited!
This was not her first time fishing by any means... but her first time
truly enjoying the experience.
She baited her own hook, took her own fish off, and turned as many back
as she caught.

By the time I got my rod out and leader straight I realized my nymphs
were back at home. We live in Maine and April 2 (second day of fishing)
still has some ice on the water.
I had a pale morning dun (size 16) and a Dark hendrickson (size 14).
What the heck... I had nothing to lose. The water was frigid and I didn't
expect any fish.

As I lit the pale morning dun on the water.. after 2 casts the trout
started jumping up to grab the dries!! before long they were rolling all
around where I was fishing.

The fly had actually fooled the trout into thinking there was a may fly
hatch! The fly was working great!! even after about 8 fish. It still
looks great 15 feet up in that tree. Right next to the hendrickson that
followed after catching a bunch more.

The two of us caught a bunch of fish and put most of them back.I am glad
to report I got beat by my little girl and her worms though!
The brook trout there are 100% wild and usually quite finicky... except
this day!

It's going to be a good season here in Maine I think.
_______________________________
www.fly-fishing-flies.com
Flies from $5.60 per DOZEN and more!
_______________________________

That's an experience you and your Daughter will treasure for the rest of
your lives!
Very nice outing and great for you to share the story.
-tom




And wouldn't you know... I forgot my camera... and even after we steamed up
the trout we kept... I STILL forgot to get a pic!!

dang!

Maybe its just a good excuse to go again this weekend.