2008 pics

So Far... The 2008 Season

Jumping rainbow awesome shot by Ben Lamb

Photo of a fly fisherman taking a photo of a fly fisherman taken by a fly fisherman

Some photos of the 2008 season

A warm, dry place to get out of the rain for a couple hours

Smith River Float, May 2008

Group shot of some brave men, ready for some REEL fun!

My fishing buddy waiting for a cruising rainbow to eat his elk hair caddis at the lake

My new fishing buddy with a nice Yellowstone rainbow

Closing ceremony. A bunch of teary eyed new friends

REEL RECOVERY MONTANA 2008

Reel Recovery is a great group that organizes fly fishing retreats for men battling cancer around the country. Seeing the men relax enough to allow themselves to forget, if only for a few precious moments, makes this all worthwhile. Seeing a wide smile when a fish is on where a moment before there was fear and despair is deeply rewarding. Seeing the tearful hugs among new friends who helped each other find new inner-strength to fight on is simply beyond my ability to express in words.

Reel Recovery is a small, grass-roots organization that can use your help. Even if you can spare a few flies, that will help. Please go to their web site, www.reelrecovery.org to learn more about this very worthy group.