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way backfrom the uly on a colorado springcreekis more like hunting than fishing.Stand little longer'Look, in watert edge,with the sun in front of you, and watch.Then watcha way up out of the channelbetweenthe weedbeds,a spottedbackand dorsalfin sticking fishingon this creek the water.A rainbowso big its belly nearlydragson the bottom. stealthy in the tall grass requiresa long, bow-and-arrowcast.There'sno room for hanginga backcast Add a singlehaul for speed,and behindyou. so the guideholdsyour line in a mock backcast. Drop that fy 10 feetabovehim, right in the middle of drift your tip for a gentlepresentation. the current seamin betweenthe weedbeds'Gently'
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kinny-water trout erupt on big hopperslike tarpon blow up on mullet. There'snot much elbowroomin a narrow creekthat'sfull of weeds.Keepyour rod tip high and 'Weeds on a leaderadd weight and snaptippets. dont let the trout get into the grass.
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and red cheeksup close,keep your rod high, maintain pressureand
wait. \[hen your guide resemblesa shortstop, crouched down with his long-handled net stretchedout beyond the weed line, it's time. After the rwo'bow foot is in the net...breathe. tY
Jim Leuisonphotographsand guides sahwaterfly fsherman at Montauh, NY Go to wwwj im leuisonp hoto.com. TbmKeeris afeelance writer who liues in \Vellfleet,MA. For spring-creeb info, go to www.highhnesomeranc h.com.