The Season That Never Ends
Posted on Monday, April 20th, 2009
The one thing that I have always loved being a native to Colorado is the surprise of weather that can at times make it seem like the season will never end. Well, this spring was no exception. With almost two months of pure sunshine, cabin fever was not an issue for many anglers including my daughter Madelyn. This is a big year for her turning five. We have mapped out an exciting schedule together to pursue many first time trout for her on different water ways. I am enjoying the every moment of being a Dad, and trout bum at the same time. I hope it flows through her veins the same way it has mine for a majority of my life!
With the endless amount of warm days, Mother Nature had a big surprise in store for anglers with an early ice off on South Parks reservoirs. Opening in late March, the shoreline cruising trout are always a great transition from the river to keep you on your toes. I must say for this season, it has become an addiction. Known for its ability to grow trout faster than most still waters in the U.S., Antero Reservoir is growing the fattest trout I have ever seen. It is not uncommon to land silver bullets that are only 21 inches long, but scale at seven pounds. I can only imagine what these beasts will look like come summer when they are feeding on an endless supply of insects in addition to the multitude of football-shaped scuds. So far, this still water has produced some memorable days fishing and guiding that I will not soon forget. I find myself at times having to take a step back and realize “summer is still on the way.”
The biggest challenge this winter and spring was completing my next book because the weather and fishing was so good. I am happy to report that the project is complete, and in Dec 2009/Jan 2010 “Sight Fishing for Trout” Stackpole Books will hit stores with pages full of detailed info on hunting trout. I spent last summer pursuing Char in the Arctic Circle. This year’s travels are up to AK to fish the opening week on the Kwugake River with good friend John Barr. Then 10 days travel to Wyoming and Montana to visit some long awaiting trout.
To end the year I am going to hit a speaking tour for the promotion of the new book, and, of course, fish as I go in CA, CO, OH, UT, NC and PA. I am pumped to meet new anglers and rivers in areas I have yet to visit. As the quotation goes, “The only way to avoid hearing ‘you should have been here yesterday’ is to fish everyday.”
I wish you all success on your adventures in the great outdoors this year!
Tight Lines,
Landon Mayer
www.landonmayer.com
Colorado Springs, CO
Cloudveil athlete Landon Mayer’s first book is called How to Catch the Biggest Trout of Your Life. Watch for his second come next winter.
