July 21, 2021
By Aaron Wood
Here, try these. I’ll see you after lunch,” Brandon said, passing me a box of soft-hackles and midges. I thanked him, and we promised to meet up after his morning guide trip.
I analyzed each one between my fingertips, forever mesmerized at how something so small can evolve into grander memories. I put them aside, pulling out a 2X leader in preparation for casting streamers, which are nothing more than floaties for a groggy-eyed saltwater angler. While I make the most of untangling webs of 6X, I found comfort knowing that portion of the day was still some hours away. An unorganized box of sculpins, Muddlers, and articulated shanks suggested eminent grandeur, the same...
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