Humbled By The Paint Creek
I guess we all start somewhere. I’ve been interested in learning to fly fish for some years and finally decided to start collecting gear and trying to learn what I can about the sport. I started with a Tenkara rod which I took to the Paint Creek today. I went pretty early hoping to catch some cooler waters, and maybe even a fish. As someone with basically no river fishing experience, that place is tough! I walked the trail looking for access points that looked “fishy.” I did my best trying to recall what I’ve learned about reading the water, looking for areas with pools as well as movement.
I’m glad I brought the Tenkara since the areas I stumbled into were extremely tight. I have no clue how you all are able to cast in those areas.
In the end I think I learned some stuff- particularly how wet wading in Chacos might not be the best idea.
And I think I’m hooked. Being that closely surrounded by nature while listening to the river make its music was a great way to spend the day. Now if I can only find those spots with the fish…
I can’t say I was totally skunked. Pulled this little guy out from under an overhang.