Got to the river at a bankers hour of about 10:30. Ok its April, almost May...it was 29 deg and snow flurries on and off with a howling wind...great@#$#@#@$.
Started off nymphing a couple riffles and pocket with some good success on Rojo Midges and Flashback Mercury Rs2's both in a size 22. fished up about a quarter mile using this with actually really good success using indicator methods. I think the Mojo Mud helped me place the flys more accurately than what I might have done using euro methods in that wind...started shivering, I mean really shivering around 1pm. got to the bank sat down and had a little almost frozen water and a power bar. Changed out my rig because the one I was using was beat up..its been on for 4 successive outings and the lower parts needed work...put on a brand new nymphing leader but wait....blip ..against the far bank, hadnt seen any duns while nymphing but all of the sudden...against the far bank I could see sails...cool. Changed the leader again...to a dry style rig. Put on a trusty #22 Cannon Bunny Dun. waded slowly and carefully into a position where I could make a reasonable presentation...the wind then came roaring through and f*cked up the first try...second try was closer but not in the spot...held tight until the wind took a break and placed the fly exactly where I wanted...slurp! Gorgeous 18" brown took it! Brought it to net and tried for his brother about 15 feet down the bank...to be continued.
Here is the brother...
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