Life on the Ditch

The weatherman has been pretty accurate as of late, and this past weekend was no different. With heavy rain and snow forecasted forecasted for the front range, cooler weather, rain and snow was also

a great possibility on the river.

From the pictures below, mother nature did not disappoint. Mother's Day morning on the river was

stunning. May snow storms are alway beautiful, as the tree's have budded, foliage is greening, and the landscape is gorgeous.

A little morning java in the Howler Bros. - Dawn Patrol  mug. Oh bailey's and coffee is alway a great kickstart to a fishing morning.

The morning sun trying to poke through the heavy dense clouds. Sure made for a beautiful 

sight, but would not last very long, and gave way to a few more  snow showers.

Forgot to mention the fishing was not bad either, however, I must admit, the photo taking was far better over the weekend. Sometimes you just have to make choices, I did..

Life is short, Live hard......

Man Rig

Sometimes one is not enough, you need a back-up. this custom rig was designed a year or so ago

for some steel headers in Michigan for the Great Lake tributaries. Matching Hyside rafts with double 

 decker lowering raft trailer. 

Water on the Rise

With the weekend forecast, posting rain, snow and sleet, we were again looking for favorable streamer lobbing conditions. Saturday morning would give us those conditions with overcast skies, brief periods of drizzle but clearing skies. We would make the best of what we had to work with.

The morning started out with a bang and the first couple of cast producing swash buckling strikes, 

and fish before the bridge, always something that brings a smile to my face. Although not fast an furious, larger than average fish were caught until the clouds burned off and we had some blue skies.

 This would prove for a beautiful float and an opportunity for some nice pictures. 

Although the water was up and pushing almost 750 CFS, the edges were plenty clear, and great for fishing. We should have another week or so, before she goes….

A great day was had on the ditch, and we were off before the second round of rain, wind and sleet.

Happy Mothers Day

 So glad we got to spend the weekend with my mother to celebrate Mothers Day weekend.

I found this quote, that I think sum's it up the best for all mothers.

Happy Mothers Day to my Mother Jeanne and Mother in Law Nancy.

" A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best , but his mother the longest."

Irish Proverb