Time on the water is always well spent…
And today was no different. The weather was perfect–not too hot with the hint of fall in the breeze. I dropped the kids at school, which is how I have to start my day. I thrive on the chaos that leads to them making it through the doors on time ready to seize the day. Once they were delivered safely, I headed home to hook up to the boat–a task that has gotten much faster since my first attempt. Shortly after, my client (she was my guinea pig in the beginning), hairdresser and friend arrived bearing a jar of delicious muscadine jam that she made herself.
We loaded up and headed to the boat ramp. We were graced by the presence of Capt. Rouse, who is hands down the best shuttle driver going above and beyond with some of the photo and video from our day. We enjoyed a little Avett Brothers and Caamp as we made our way to the river. I backed us in like a champ with a lot less s curve along the way. We shoved in and the peacefulness and stress relief was immediate. Carving out this time is essential. We both have such busy schedules with many plates to keep spinning. On the water is a perfect time to decompress.
Not too far into the float, Kasey hooked into her first trout of the day. She really needed little direction with her cast and is now mending her line like a pro. She continued to light them up for the rest of the day, netting quite a few. We lost count, which is always a good sign.
Enjoy this little photo journal from our adventure!
From top to bottom left to right:
Pic 1: Kasey and her newest family member, Stella! When she is not on the water, you can usually find her in her shop on Main Street. I’m in love with how she decorated and furnished this amazing space!
Pic 2: Jamie insisted that we pose with the muscadine jam.
Pic 3: The drive with the always entertaining backseat driver.
Pic 4: In the zone.
Pic 5: Look at that cast!
Pic 6: One of many in the net.
PC @rouseflyfish pics 2, 3, 4 and 5.
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Little Red River Fishing Report 12.30.16
Fishing conditions: good
Water flow: medium
Water conditions: clear
Water temp at midday: 52 degrees F
I always carry scissors in the boat. They come in handy when streamer fishing. I will do on the fly shaping of streamers and other flies to get the movement and profile that I want.
For full report by Capt. Rouse, go to http://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
This was the start of our month long Colorado adventure. Jamie fished the Blue Saturday with Herb and Matt and is fishing the lower Yampa today. Will post pics soon! We have managed to get a little disc golf in as well! (Jamie’s new fav when he’s not fishing!)
Gus loves to fish with his dad. (at Little Red River)
Every once in awhile, a day off is nice.
Little Red Fishing Report 10.16.15
Water flow: medium
Visibility: Clear
Water temp at midday: 55 degrees F
Soft hackles have been triggering nice strikes.
Full report by Capt. Rouse: http://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Little Red Fishing Report 9.10.15
Water flow: medium
Visibility: 48 inches
Water temp at midday: 55 degrees F
They are typically lightly generating a few hours every afternoon. The stained water should clear in a few days.
Full report by Capt. Rouse: http://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Little Red Fishing Report 8.21.15
Water flow: medium
Visibility: 52 inches
Water temp at midday: 55 degrees F
Lake level is hovering around pool. They have been generating around 8 hours a day providing some great fishing.
Full report by Capt. Rouse: http://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
*This monster brown was caught yesterday afternoon.
Cool video from the team at Headhunters Fly Shop for the Orvis Down The Hatch Film Festival in Missoula Montana.
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Streamer fishing has been off the hook! All these fish and more were caught on Thursday. It was a banner day!
For all you Memphians Capt. Rouse will be doing a streamer casting presentation at Orvis Memphis tonight. See you there!
Little Red River Fishing Report
4.17.15
Water flow: high
Visibility: 48 inches
Water temp at midday: 52 degrees F
Water condition: stained
We have more rain in the forecast. I would expect to see periods of heavier generation, but the fishing has and should remain strong.
Full report by Capt. Rouse: http://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
MORE HIGH WATER GORILLA BOWS
The lake is high, but things are starting to change due to the rain event. They just turned the water off. I would assume they will turn it back on when flooding subsides. Fishing has remained strong.Be careful if you’re going to try this on your own.
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Great tips on tippet from Orvis!
Little Red River Fishing Report
3.18.15
Water flow: medium to medium high
Visibility: 56 inches
Water temp at midday: 50 degrees F
Water condition: clear
Be looking for march browns. This could provide some exciting fishing.
Full report by Capt. Rouse: http://www.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Just because it’s cold, doesn’t mean you have to stay inside! We will be offering our Cabin Fever Special rate trip the month of January. We target the warm part of the day, so a little later start time. Get outside and fish!
Happy trout on a day with Jordan and Tony. During this time of low water, it is even more important to keep these beautiful fish in the water for photo ops.
Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 09.26.14
Enjoy this week’s film festival from Orvis with your morning cup of coffee. Always good stuff!
COLORADO WRAP UP
So we just finished another great year in Colorado last month. Super time with Herb and crew. This year our whole pack got into the action and did some serious family camping. Here are a few of the pics from the trip. Let us know if you are interested in going next year. Limited spots available. Check out Kati’s blog outdoorkidsplay for more on our family adventure.
Fished the home waters today.