I learned of the term “Walkabout's” from Jimmy Buffets first book “Tales of Margaritaville.” Tully Mars and his ensuing Walkabout played a major role in Jimmy's first book as a wandering soul escaping from the absurdity of ranch life that had gone mad. Later I learned of the Australian origins of the term Walkabout. Since then I've always felt that Walkabout's fit nicely into the world of fly fishing and our journey in life chasing fish across our planet with a wisp of feather and tread.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Steelheaders Remorse
Having just gotten back from my annual trip to British Columbia, I'm struggling getting back into work, home life, and just about everything else that isn't related to fishing for these mysterious fish. But, in reality such angst is something all of us who fish with a fly go through. I'm not alone, I know that.
Most of my companions on this trip are suffering equally. Since returning they've spent a fair amount of time manipulating their lives to accommodate one last opportunity to hook up with one more steelhead. Should it be just a tug, a sign that they are still there, that would be enough. Just to fish their rivers would be sufficient.
Since I'm having trouble writing anything worth reading, here's a few photo's from BC. It was a good year, better than usual.
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2 comments:
Beautiful photography Steve. I love the "release" shot. Very nicely done.
Love the release too. Great stuff Steve.
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