A spring creek who name we’ll not discuss. Photo Louis Cahill
By Louis Cahill
I was recently reminded that the places we fish are as important as the fish we cast for.
I was tagged in a Facebook challenge on nature photography by my buddy Tim Romano. (#challengeonnaturephotography) I don’t think of myself as a nature photographer, but once I started looking through photos the evidence built up quickly.
I floated the Snake River many years ago with a guide from Jackson. As we floated past the Tetons, I tucked my rod under my arm and grabbed the camera for a quick shot.
“Sightseeing trip’s a hell of a lot cheaper,” my guide groused from behind me.
I feel sorry for that dude. I’ve never lived in Jackson, but I can’t picture myself growing tired of looking at those mountains. So, if you’ve been spending too much time staring at a bobber (or dry fly, let’s not start that again!) here a little reminder to look up once in a while.
Here are 8 photos of some beautiful places i’ve fished. Enjoy.
The Dream Stream Photo by Louis Cahill
The Arkansas Photo by Louis Cahill
The Dean Photo by Louis Cahill
Cumberland Island Photo by Louis Cahill
The Henry’s Fork Photo by Louis Cahill
Trout Creek Pass Photo by Louis Cahill
South Andros, Bahamas Photo by Louis Cahill
Soooooo jealous.
Wow Cumberland looks amazing! I need to make the trip down from Atlanta one of these days.
Your correct, of course. Many times, during June, I sit on Hebgen Lake outside West Yellowstone, and gaze at the snow-covered Continental Divide just 15 miles away. Then a fish shows and it’s back to reality.
You are a lucky man! I have been drawn to wild places with moving water, too. You capture something special.
Beautiful! There is no artist like our God
There are no ugly rivers, though I would concede some are a lot prettier than others! My local much abused piece of heaven improves year on year, I have a photograph a friend managed to take a couple of months ago of a three foot salmon leaping up one of the upper river weirs. The last time that happened regularly the president of the USA was probably Andrew Jackson.
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Living in Bozeman, MT allows me to look at the mountains on a daily basis. After moving away for 6 months and coming back, I vowed to never take the views for granted ever again! Thanks for sharing, Louis.
I sure do like your photography.
Come on, anglers would happily fish a sewer, if big fish are involved.
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Dead on. I fly fish for the places as much as for the fish!. Thanks for the article.
Amen, brother. It’s not just about the fish. But they’re one heck of a bonus.
Great photos! I recently went on my first Redfish trip. Three days of guiding. When it was my turn to sit I grabbed my camera ready to either shot the landscape, wildlife, or a hookup by my fishing partner. The trip was about learning to catch a new species, and really enjoying being on the water in a beautiful location.