Smokey

I was out before it even got light out this morning and saw some huge fish.  I crossed the river in the dark and started to head up stream when about 10 feet in front of me the water exploded.  My first thought was that I spooked a beaver, but then I saw the shadow and the wake of a brown trout that possibly eats beavers.  It was one of those fish you hear about but never see, most likely in the 10-12 pound range.  Never the less I scared the crap out of him but it was pretty cool to see.  The first hour of the day I had lots of interest in the streamer but only managed to land 1 rainbow.  The indicator was kind to me today, but no browns.