I’m eternally grateful for these great fish. While my closest friends know all too well my love of native brook trout and blueline fishing; I have a deep respect and love for wild trutta. Loved by many, loathed by others, they will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank goodness for a breed built to tolerate environments that won’t support less adaptable species and thrive where others can’t. They have inspired me to be the best tyer I can be, an angler well prepared for the selectivity challenges they bring to the dance and for being the ones that can make me talk out loud to myself as I plan and make the first pitch of a fly. There’s a fantastic feeling when playing a chess-like match with one of these beautiful creatures. One of a few better fish that made me work my best juju over the weekend. It's about the fish ...
