Knowingly driving away from a river for the season, sometimes saying goodbye for months on end, is a tough one. Every river has its own soul and the fish that return to them very much do as well. The question "what's your favorite river?" comes up nearly everyday. There's no right or wrong answer to this, but I don't think I'll ever be able to choose just one. The fall season's still hanging on but those drives away are coming, if they haven't already happened.

First on the top, not a jerk in sight even as this hen came out of the water downstream after it. Great job Genevieve

Rick Davis hiding his smile after this hen cart-wheeled 9 times

Nothing beats your first, but how many can say their first came on a dry?

"Fish is coming" Mr. Matsuda with a beauty

Jim Brown could do no wrong in this spot. Promptly named "Jim's"

Every once in awhile...thanks Jason Hartwick for a beautiful shot

Many, many thanks to everyone who spent time with me on the water. It was a great season.

Best,

Rich

Movements through and between mountain ranges, valleys and passes were many. The odometer on the ol'truck ticks ever higher, striving toward greatness. Greatness being if it'll make it to 300 thousand. Fall brings many rivers into their prime, time spent on the road is just part of it.

"fish come"' Hitoshi Matsuda doesn't jerk on this one

Sometimes the camera just can't capture it. Two fish, one swing, neither got a hold of it. Next cast though...

Instant backing hen for Mark Haffenrefer

Rick Davis batting clean-up fished up the last of three in one run

It's a good path. Thanks to all that make it possible.

Rich

Glimpses

Rambling