One last morning

We're leaving for Wyoming on Friday.
That means I won't see the river for a few weeks.
By the time we get back, it'll be in its Summer space. 
Low, warm water. High grasses. Maybe some hibiscus.
I wanted to get out in it one last morning before we left.

The water's still high and muddy. 
The bass seem to be settled below rapids or along the shallow water along the banks. 
This one inhaled my slider and immediately took flight. 
​He was in only a foot of water, right along the bank. 

He fought hard down stream.
Jumped a few more times and after a long fight, I finally landed him. 
My personal best smallmouth bass - 21", 

I was lucky enough to have a good friend along to snap some photos. 
This river has some beautiful water and some beautiful fish. 
​Get out and enjoy it.