Blue River Fly Classic

Blue River Fly Classic
A One Pattern Fly Event

Monday, March 4, 2013

Dear Carp - March 4th, 2013

Dear Carp,

Today was a cookie cutter of yesterday, but only nicer since there was much less wind.  I deemed it a perfect afternoon to come a-calling. 

Charlie must have thought the same thing because he has sent me a postcard to share with you.  It's a postcard of one of your brothers that lives in a pasture downstream. 

Charlie sent out an offering in the form and fashion of one said San Juan Worm to this brother and the brother... liked the worm.

 
I chose a neutral color offering today but you couldn't seem to find this color as you come to it several times.  I believe the fly was becoming camouflaged in the thick mat of algae that has taken root at your home.
 
So, I moved downstream a little and tied on an offering with a yellow wing and rust brown body.   There was a herd of your kind about 25 feet out and with a backhanded roll cast I sent my gift to these beeves. 
 
As soon as the fly hit the water, one of your community members nose-dived for the fly.  I lost sight of both fish and fly and then went on yet another gut hook-set based on the time I thought was appropriate.  We had a nice talk, me and this guy did.
 
 
 
This citizen was a rowdy type of fellow, splashing water on the lens of my memory maker.  That's okay however, because water dries doesn't it? 
 
I learn from you each time I come my friends.  On my last several visits I took note of how you notice me shaking line out of the end of the rod when I hold it waist high or higher.  I took note how this scares you so now I shake line out the end of my rod with the rod tip down.  Then, I lift the rod tip ever slow slowly. 
 
Thank you for the lessons you have taught me and will continue to teach. 
 
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Prairie Ocean Fly Fisher


4 comments:

Robin said...

a pleasant day with the beeves

Barry said...

Yes it was Robin! Good day for branding.

Gregg said...

Nice Barry!

You are doing well with your fish this early season. it seems you have had some needed moisture?

Gregg

Barry said...

We've had a little moisture Gregg. Hope to get a lot more. The creek is beginning to look poorly.