Connecting with Longtime Friends

So good to host David and Rusty—David fresh from Manhatten and Rusty from Indianapolis—in my boat today. David and Rusty are part of a group of guys who have fished with us RiverQuest guides for years.  They travel to Michigan from all over the country and have a great time fishing with us for three days.  Today proved a great kickoff for the group. Cloud cover with occasional misty precipitation made for ideal fly fishing conditions.  Chinook salmon were on the move so the rods received a good workout. The bright hen David hoists was holding in dark water, inhaled a pale egg fly, and fought like a fresh run steelhead.  All in all, a terrific day on the river with two great guys whose stimulating conversation about life, faith, politics, travel, business, and, of course, fishing made it all the better.  Thanks much, guys!