"Dark Arts" and Autumn

Joe calls fly fishing "Dark Arts" of fishing. All I know is that fly fishing is very deep... I was perfectly happy with simple-minded spin casting all day long. Recently Joe dug out his fly rod from the depth of his closet and bought me a beginner set. This year though we just practice in our back yard, snagging neighbor's fence.

Trout fishing is slowing down, and now we wait for fall salmon. Meanwhile Joe started to get ready for deer season, checking and clearing his trails.

Apples were dropping at his old boss's apple orchard, so Joe went to pick them for deer feed (and a small bunch to make apple crisp for us).

And our grapes started to color.... Every week, or every day, autumn progresses. This Monday we took an after-work fishing trip to Apple Creek, hoping to see salmon. No signs of salmon, but fall colors were popping up. Joe was surprised to see the change over night, since he was there the morning before.