Sunshine and fly fishing

The weather here in southern Colorado is unseasonably warm.  Today it is supposed to be 55.  I need to get outside and water my garden and the Aspen trees.  The Aspens love water.  The grass needs to be watered too. 

This photo was taken on one of our ATV rides.  Last year we only went ATVing one time and it was  was with our friends from Denver.  We went on a really scary ride over by Crested Butte, Colorado.  I would have added a photo, but I can't seem to get but one photo uploaded...  Sigh.

Recently 102 miles of the Arkansas River was designated Gold Medal water, which for you fly fishermen is exciting.  Gold Medal waters represent the best aquatic habitats and the best fisheries in the state.  These waters are the cream of the crop.  It also means that 65 percent of the river stretch is open to the angling public via federal and state-owned land.  The county hopes to see more fly fishermen and fisherwomen because of this designation.  Which in turn, means more business at our motel here in Salida, Colorado - we hope!    Check out this web site to get more information on fly fishing.  http://www.arkanglers.com/fly-shop-salida