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Do any of you fly fishers out there ever pause to realize that some of the most incredibly beautiful area’s you’ve ever been, involve fly fishing?
Herbert Hoover was quoted as saying, “Fishing is more than simply the fish, it is the vitalizing lure to outdoor life.”
On my last guided trip this year, I was intrigued by Derek and his love for the fall beauty that surrounded us on Henrys lake that morning. His young son, Sawyer, was chilled by the cold air, but quickly got heated up as he reeled in the catch of the day. Derek, reminded his son throughout the a.m. to look around him, breath deep and take in the beauty of the day. Pretty cool to witness a thoughtful dad, sharing his love and respect for the lake with the love of his son.
I contrast this with the ornery old men of Henrys Lake that surround “their” fishing holes with moronic, child-like behavior. It’s time to take a chill pill fella’s, welcome those around you, extend a hand, share your expertise, kindness goes a long way! I’ve fished with some of the finest anglers on this earth, the ones that leave the greatest impression are those that are friendly, generous and considerate of others.
Fishing Henrys Lake this year was like a spousal relationship ie; unpredictable, cyclical, cranky, & obstinate one day, and the catch of a lifetime on another. While fish counts were down, sizes were up! The usual great fall fishing was less than spectacular, but produced some very nice trout. We found a simple purple squirrel tail tied on a size 8 nymph hook, wrapped with silver Uni-Mylar to be the most productive fly of the fall. I love the old Big Nasty fly line from Rio, unfortunately no longer in production, but it you see some at a fly shop or on-line, getchasum!
As I look around at our Henrys Lake Foundation Board Members, two things come to mind, first, the absolute incredible respect and admiration I have for these great stewards of the lake, second, the realization that we’re all boomers and the Foundation needs an infusion of young men and women who see the value in managing this beautiful resource to the benefit of all, for generations to come. Contact the Henrys Lake Foundation on their website or plan on joining us at our June Fundraiser Event to see how you can get involved.
As the lake turns to hard water fishing (ice), let us hope that folks go out and enjoy the beauty of the winter season, while obeying the harvest rules and regulations of the lake. Pack out what you pack in and keep the area, “A Lake like no Other.”
As a side note, I have authored my first book, “Time Flies”…… Adventures of an Avid Angler. The book is going to print this week, and hope to have it ready for distribution by December. Feel free to contact me for a signed copy to help fill your Christmas stockings.
Kevin Skenandore
bite_my_fly@yahoo.com
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