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StreamFinesse
08-15-2012, 01:23 AM
Hey all. The name's Colton and I am seriously addicted to fly fishing. I am only 16 and am a convert from spin fishing. I started the obsession with a fly rod of my own last December. Since then I have broken that one but purchased three more, two of them customs. Fly fishing has grown on me fast and it is the most fun I've ever had. I recently started tying my own flies as well.

I live in Arizona so its a long ways away from me to get to trout streams. At least a three hours drive to wild fish, so I make the most of my trips. I have devoted the past eight to nine months hunting down the locations of the rarest existing trout species in Arizona, and I was privileged to find a handful of these elusive streams. they mean the world to me and are very hush-hush.

Anyways hello from the desert. Today it was 113, I need to escape to the high country.

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l492/wildernessguycwr/Payson%20Area%20Streams/004.jpg
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l492/wildernessguycwr/Payson%20Area%20Streams/005.jpg
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http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l492/wildernessguycwr/Payson%20Area%20Streams/022.jpg
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http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l492/wildernessguycwr/Payson%20Area%20Streams/036.jpg

Oh yeah, that stream also has browns...... and elk.

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l492/wildernessguycwr/Payson%20Area%20Streams/021.jpg
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l492/wildernessguycwr/Payson%20Area%20Streams/030.jpg
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http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l492/wildernessguycwr/Payson%20Area%20Streams/018.jpg
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l492/wildernessguycwr/Payson%20Area%20Streams/037.jpg


Anyways, just wanted to introduce myself and share a special little part of me.

ksbioteacher
08-15-2012, 06:32 AM
Nice report and intro Colton. I love the photos. You have started down the path for sure. Searching, finding, and fishing these little stream gems makes life really worthwhile. Welcome to the group.

gusstrand
08-15-2012, 08:04 AM
Very cool intro. Welcome to smallstreams!

flickfly
08-21-2012, 10:56 AM
Well done Colton & Welcome aboard !

Apache Trout
09-13-2012, 08:37 AM
I was 13 when the bug bit me here in Connecticut, 48 now. :)
It's a good kind of addiction and seeking out those hidden streams deep in the woods will always keep you young.
My wife and I have visited Arizona often, love Flagstaff & the White Mountains area. Need to get back out there for a visit.
Welcome aboard!
A.T.