There where trout here. Big ones. In a bit bigger lake nearby I failed to catch possibly the biggest trout of my life. It came from the depths in the crystal clear water to my small wet fly and I got nervous. I jerked the fly right out of here mouth! All I have is this photo to remember me of this beautiful place. But ah, it was just a trout and I still have it's gps location!

[Fries]

What? Just a trout! It's never "Just A Trout", especially when flyfishing - almost all trout caught while flyfishing are trophies no matter what the size is; flyfishing is "art in motion" at it's best! Do you tie your own flies?


BTW: Great picture

Thanks Joe! I know what you mean and I value every trout caught and did get plenty of really nice fish. But sometimes you have to give that big one that got away a gentle nod in acknowledgement that the fish presented you with a almost perfect opportunity that was only squandered trough sheer lack of skills and my inability to hold my nerves in check. I just didn't deserve that fish; yet... And yes it wasn't just a trout. And to answer you question; no I'm almost never tying my one flies. Due to a small disability it takes me fare more time to do that and with a hectic job as a reporter plus some volunteering time is one thing I never seem to have enough of. I'm not a complete angler as a fly fishermen but I still enjoy the art of it; especially the subtle dry fly fishing. I really got a kick out of it when I was able to get trout on a dry fly this time without any sign of them rising.

Cheers,

Remco

[Sailor]

Wonderful, Remco - I always look forward to your postings and this one is no exception.

Jer

[Fries]

Wonderful, Remco - I always look forward to your postings and this one is no exception.

Jer

Thank you for your kind words Jer!

Remco