First float of 2012- Scene's from the Weekend-Part 2

 Winter Rainbow's in the Shallow

Enjoying a winters float, so peaceful!

The secret stash

First Float of 2012- Part 1

Ms. Floatfisher and I took the maiden voyage of 2012 this past

weekend amidst a weak cold front that was trying to push 

through the front range. But that was not going to stop us from getting the boat on the water. Although the air temperature was only a balmy 18 degrees at launch time, with guides freezing up,

it was time to push on and catch a fish. Although it would not

be the first of the year, it would be the first from the boat.

 Mary preps the stick for the fishing day. What will the lucky 

setup be? Will it warm up and will the sun come out?

The rainbows came out to play today, and boy did they like red?

 Little frosty on them there hills, thank god it is staying over there

for now! But a beautiful site for the float.

Arkansas Killer- Fly Pattern

Hook: TMC  C200, Size 14-26

Bead: Gold or Silver Tungsten

Thread: Black 8/0

Tail: Black Pheasant Tail

Rib: Silver Small Wire

Abdomen: Purple Flashabou

Hackle: Black Hen

Collar: Purple UV Ice Dub

Charlies Flybox- Tying Demo

Just a shout out to all the fine folks that came out to see a mediocre flytyer wrap a couple of 

bugs and talk about fishing the Arkansas River. I appreciate everyone braving the roads and snow

to come on down to Charlies. Sure was nice to see some old friends and meet some new people,

and especially just talk fishing and floating.

As always the hospitality of Greg and Dave was fantastic, Charlie was down bone fishing, so 

the "real" crew took care of me.

Hard at work on the next creation.