Swing the Fly Issue 2.3 Winter 2014-15 | Page 28

We put in just after dawn and as we began our drift, we were able to take in the beauty of this special place, breathe the cool morning air, and our hearts felt an

overwhelming sense

of gratitude to God for

allowing us to enjoy this

wonderful experience

together.

We were truly

in Steelhead Paradise!

I recall watching Steve raise a glorious surface crash about 75 yards below me as he fished Todd's surface skater. One of those surface attacks that I envy so much: water spraying everywhere followed by the expected reaction of the angling party in a unified "Whoa!".

-Adrian Cortes

Early morning delight. Photo by Adrian Cortes

Steve Turner Photo