Fly Fishing

Elevenmile Canyon, Colorado April 23, 2023

Elevenmile Canyon, Colorado Sunday afternoon, April 23, 2023.

Elevenmile Canyon, Colorado Sunday afternoon, April 23, 2023.

Fly fisherman casts his rod Sunday morning, April 23, 2023, at Elevenmile Canyon, Colorado.

Fly fisherman casts his rod Sunday morning, April 23, 2023, at Elevenmile Canyon, Colorado.

Michael Wiegmann casts his rod Sunday morning, April 23, 2023, at Elevenmmile Canyon, Colorado. “It’s not a whipping motion, it's very gentle, just need to bring it back and forth,” Wiegmann stated.

Michael Wiegmann casts his rod Sunday morning, April 23, 2023, at Elevenmmile Canyon, Colorado. “It’s not a whipping motion, it's very gentle, just need to bring it back and forth,” Wiegmann stated.

Two fly fishermen stand distanced from one another in the middle of Elevenmile river Sunday afternoon, April 23, 2023. It is common courtesy in fishing to provide a distance between fishermen.

Two fly fishermen stand distanced from one another in the middle of Elevenmile river Sunday afternoon, April 23, 2023. It is common courtesy in fishing to provide a distance between fishermen.

Michael Wiegmann ties a homemade fly to the end of his hook Sunday afternoon, April 23, 2023. “I have to put on my glasses, I can't see this small thing,” Wiegmann stated as he attached the fly.

Michael Wiegmann ties a homemade fly to the end of his hook Sunday afternoon, April 23, 2023. “I have to put on my glasses, I can't see this small thing,” Wiegmann stated as he attached the fly.

Michael Wiegmann selects a new fly from his fly kit, organized with both bought and handmade flies, Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Michael Wiegmann selects a new fly from his fly kit, organized with both bought and handmade flies, Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Lincoln Wiegmann attempts to tie a fly to his hook on the bank of Elevenmile Canyon, Sunday, April 23, 2023. This is the third time he has been fly fishing and is continuing to build his knowledge of the sport.

Lincoln Wiegmann attempts to tie a fly to his hook on the bank of Elevenmile Canyon, Sunday, April 23, 2023. This is the third time he has been fly fishing and is continuing to build his knowledge of the sport.

Michael Wiegmann assists his son, Lincoln with his fly and rod, Sunday afternoon, April 23, 2023. “You can’t just pick any fly, look around and see what they're jumpin’ on,” Michael stated.

Michael Wiegmann assists his son, Lincoln with his fly and rod, Sunday afternoon, April 23, 2023. “You can’t just pick any fly, look around and see what they're jumpin’ on,” Michael stated.

Fly fisherman fights a hooked trout on the end of his line Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Elevenmile Canyon, Colorado.

Fly fisherman fights a hooked trout on the end of his line Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Elevenmile Canyon, Colorado.

A trout flops into the net after being reeled in from the opposite side of the bank at Elevenmile Canyon, Colorado, Sunday, April 23, 2023.

A trout flops into the net after being reeled in from the opposite side of the bank at Elevenmile Canyon, Colorado, Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Fly fisherman casts his rod on the opposite side of the bridge at Elevenmile Canyon, Colorado, April 23, 2023.

Fly fisherman casts his rod on the opposite side of the bridge at Elevenmile Canyon, Colorado, April 23, 2023.

Fly fisherwoman lays her caught trout in her net in the middle of Elevnmile River Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Fly fisherwoman lays her caught trout in her net in the middle of Elevnmile River Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Fly fisherwoman is assisted by fellow fishermen after catching a trout Sunday, April 23, 2023. After her hand was free of the rod, she unhooked the trout within seconds.

Fly fisherwoman is assisted by fellow fishermen after catching a trout Sunday, April 23, 2023. After her hand was free of the rod, she unhooked the trout within seconds.

Aftermath of a long day of fly fishing at Elevenmile Canyon, Colorado Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Aftermath of a long day of fly fishing at Elevenmile Canyon, Colorado Sunday, April 23, 2023.