Love Fall Colors

[Big Sky]

I absolutely love fall colors. Especially in the colors on brook trout as they begin to spawn. If there is a prettier trout I don't know what it is.

Nothing like an ultra light rod/reel and a lit up brookie to cheer up one's attitude.

I don't know what it is about a Panther Martin that trout like or hate, but either way I'm sure glad they hit it.

The fishing required a little bit of a walk and once on the creek it wasn't the easiest fishing in the world. It was quite brushy and the creek it's self is super rocky. Every darn one of those rocks was covered in moss and slicker than snot. I spent more time trying to stay vertical that I did fishing. Thankfully I never took any really hard falls. While it was a little tricky to fish it was worth it.

I made my way back up out of the canyon and back to my pick up shortly before dark. It was a great afternoon, and this sunset was a perfect gift to end the day with.

 

[katqanna]

Beautiful photos BigSky. I was expecting the traditional trees in fall, like aspens or the blazing sumacs. This was a nice surprise.

It reminded me of a couple of books I bought for my oldest son (an artist who also enjoyed fishing) when he was about 14. Joe and Me, and Trout: An Illustrated History by James Prosek. I loved the colors.

 

[elk_hunter]

WOW! Gorgeous fish - congrats!

 

[MT_elk]

Great pics! Congrats!

 

[kenton]

Awesome pics as usual BigSky.

 

[worm]

Awesome pics. Panther Martins are the only way to go.

 

[Moosie]

Big Sky, You hunting any more or just fishing ? You have some Great Fishing pictures for sure !

 

[Big Sky]

Moosie, mostly fish these days.

 

[smarandr]

Awesome pictures on what looks like an awesome day. My favorite days fishing have to be in the fall with ultralight tackle and a panther martin too.

Have to disagree with your assessment of the prettiest fish though; in my book there's nothing better than bright green back with a dark red stripe on a big rainbow.

 

[idnative1948]

Great photos as always!