After a particularly frustrating fishing spell, I find myself ending the 2013 fishing season with a beautiful rainbow on the last day of the season.  Speaking of endings…His running strength was the finale for the surprisingly beloved cheapo Cortland Wal Mart fly rod I have been fishing with for much of the season.  Smallmouths started the wiggle in the reel seat and this guy put finishing touches on its end.  Plenty of snowy time ahead to get equipment organized.
Thanks to Janet from North Country Angler for her fly recommendation.  I will be calling her today to find out what the name of the plain looking little wet fly that enticed this fish and a cast and a quick strip.