Hoped for snow Friday night. Never came. I skinned up the slopes 5:30 in the morning while it was still dark hoping for snow. Still delayed. Spooked out 3 moose. Saw their silhouettes running through the trees. Kind of spooky. Snow or no snow the moose made the early morning hike memorable. As with fishing, and running, and skiing, strange things that stir me seem most likely to happen in the predawn darkness. Best time of the day. An hour later I skied down toward the sun rise. Still no new snow.
Then just before lunch it started. Just flurries at first
but then it started coming down heavy. I cheated and caught the lift. Timed it just right. Five inches of new powder
on the slopes of Breckenridge ski area where I enjoyed tellemark turning and
floating on snow. One of the greatest sensations in life for me that ranks right up there with the initial contact
of hooking a large fish on a fly rod.
For now, satisfied with skiing. Shift gears. Went down to
the Blue River
at Silverthorne and started walking the river up toward the dam looking for
rainbows in the seam lines. Hooked up 5 or so good size rainbows on size 22
black beauties. Only casted to fish I spied. Saw them take the fly. Best way to
fish. The only way for me.
Fished the Ark
in Pueblo today. Fished the flag
hole area and did well. I am not seeing the same number of fish as I did last
year but at least there are some fish in the river and willing to take small
black midges. Midges hatching mid morning. Best flies were size 18 beadhead PT, size 22 black beauty and size 22 sparkle wing
RS2. Again, sight casting makes a huge difference.
I am in transition with the seasons. I can fish but spring snow storms will continue
to bring good snow to the mountains making great ski conditions. I love this time of year. Great fishing and
some of the best skiing of the year. What to choose?
I keep my eyes on the skies while gazing into cold, clear.
tumbling streams.
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