Its hard to stay off the "criks" right now.

I know of a few holes close to a bridge. (20 minute hike) Not exactly a true bluelining experience but I didn't have time to bushwack this afternoon. I lost a beauty (16-18") to a faulty knot.

Another just simply "spit" the hook.

This 16" bow made it to hand along with a host of 10-13" ers. Can't beat the October caddis.

Fall is in the air and water

a decent afternoon on a stretch of water I haven't fished in a few seasons. Some of my favorite holes are gone now, but new ones have formed and its almost like fishing a different river. Nice cutts&bows including a pig rainbow that went about 18" and fat.

Clear skies and about 75. October caddis is the fly to have this time of year.

not eaxactly bluelining, more like bluewater.

nice halibut though-cook inlet,anchor point area

Keith goes bluelining

My buddy Keith made it into the canyon for some nice fish.Beautiful Rainbow and Cutthroat.

22" bow

planets lined up for me. not to mention a good cast and fly.

'bows like this don't come easy or every day, for that matter.

the brown trout

21 inches

The general stream trout season has opened and most rivers are running high.

Late snows and lingering rain are to blame.

Finding a decent place to fish means seeking out either lakes,or streams that head in lower elevations. I always keep a few in my hip pocket for just such times.

The lakes are typically planted with hatchery trout. Every now and then you can get into a holdover or maybe even a native. The smaller creeks have their share of native fish. Rarely anything huge, but always beautiful. These native cutts went about 11 or 12 inches and smashed a #14 elk hair caddis.