Fly Fishing Artist

Ode to Michael Brewster

All days in and near water.

Met Master Fly Fisher Man eighteen years past. 

This famous fly tier and angler became a teacher.

Create Ginger Quill, Gold ribbed hare's ear 

and pale morning dun of string. 

He taught casting, conservancy and cooking.  

Lessons share different by students:

forever one in nature;

become conservationists;

catch and release; 

or saute salmon on open fire.

Rare Apache trout braves the life of an artist.

Michael taught connection with nature.

He showed courage.

Dressing flies: a silly life,

think what you will;

I swim with steel head.

Grateful to use my gills.

Thank You Michael Brewster

Rest in Peace. 

  

September 27, 2016 

copyright Caroline Gerardo for words, images and video

Little Lakes Poem and Videos

Little Lakes Fly Fishing

Slabs of Kimberlite press ribbon of quartz.

Ultramafic rock lines bridge over Little Lakes.

Volcanic eruptions formed hidden diamonds, as

lovers under covers, puppy streams between

dogs like water get into fissures.

Tie flies before Rock Creek hike.

Mosquito Flats creates feed for trout. 

Every minute of climb a new pool:

Marsh Lake, Heart Lake, Box and Long Lakes

Early Explorer sans poetic imagination rule.

Climb faster than Big Horn sheep - jewels are yours.

Ruby and Gem Lake side trips deliver glacier schools

Swim with Paiutes and tourists but for

heaven's sake don't scare the fish.

Puppy swimming back in Little Lakes

examine for Golden Trout

Caroline Gerardo September 2016 copyrights 

for poem, video and photographs are mine.

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