Summertime

Summer time calls for hoppers on most rivers of the US. In the west, I am very partial to fishing hoopers starting in July through first frost. Then maybe some more because our finned friends cannot 

resist them.

Because myself and other fly-tiers must come up with new patterns all the time, it is impossible not to

have an impressive selection hoppers of every size and color. It is alright to be a collector.

Warm weather, tall grasses, get out and throw a hopper.

Randoms # 77

Sneaky , casting for risers on the Green.

Cowgirl Mary taking a break from rowing detail to pose at

the OK Corral on the Missouri.

the famous Pikes Market - Seattle

Sunset on the upper Green River

Brooks' Sprout Midge

Tim Flagler demonstrates the very popular Brooks' Sprout Midge. So very simple, so extremely 

effective. A fantastic midge pattern that everyone should have well stocked in their flyboxes, no doubt in various sizes ranging from 16 - 24, and running the color gambit.

Happy Anniversary

 Happy Anniversary to my wife of 16 years. Could not ask for a better time.

I thank her for turning my life around and making so wonderful.

I know she like to be  handcuffed the the duct tape was a new experience. 

Anniversary # 7 on Middle Fork of the Salmon river

Thanks for the support to pursue the passion of photography and 

all the fun it has brought to our life.

She smiles even though I have suckered her into fishing trip like 

this and miserable weather. Still smiling.

Always the one to catch the "big" one to bring home the bragging 

rights.

Happy Anniversary