The Birds Are Chirping

Spring has finally arrived. Who doesn’t like spring? Its like some type of mood stabilizer for some of us. I pass the forest entrance sign and all of the sudden stress levels leave my mind, and all I can think about is how the fish are acting. Bills, jobs, phone service, anxiety, politics, and all worldly problems stay behind that sign entrance. Its time to fish and it is that simple. I suit up with the normal gear because its still chilly but the sun is high and bright. We put on our favorite fly and hit are favorite run (As long as our favorite hole hasn’t been posted all over the internet). I get to the hole and giant bugs are flying around and not a fish rising in that deep hole. So I make a few casts just to see what’s happening in the fast water then bam! After fishing streamers and nymphs all winter in deep, slow pools, its pretty sweet seeing it all transition. The birds are going nuts trying to eat your fly because they also know its time. You have the angler, the fish, and the birds all waiting on that one thing, the hatch. When this happens hang on because for months these fish have been anticipating these bugs. When you have all 3 critters looking and waiting on a size 12-16 bug its just one of those moments you learn to respect. We are in our favorite months here at Hare’s Ear Fly Fishing and we encourage you to get out on the water and book your trips. Whether you are new to the sport or a veteran, spring time is what makes fly fishing bad to the bone. Its all about the bugs and the temps. Mayfly season is here to stay for a few months. Pretty exciting things tend to happen if you know where and when to be with the right bugs. Don’t miss out on some of the best fishing of the year.