{"id":15172,"date":"2023-02-22T04:21:50","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T02:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/?p=15172"},"modified":"2023-02-22T11:19:31","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T09:19:31","slug":"finally-some-rain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/22\/finally-some-rain\/","title":{"rendered":"Finally &#8211; Some Rain!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The lakes and rivers were already too low and warm a month ago when I last wrote. Nothing changed. Just continuing hot weather and warming, shrinking rivers and lakes. It wasn&#8217;t the end of the world, but it certainly made me think outside the box for guiding and my own fishing. Lots of rivers and still-waters became unfishable so I travelled to find cooler water. Living in a desert &#8211; which this area technically is &#8211; means I have to do that at times. I think this has been the longest dry spell I&#8217;ve experienced in NZ. It must be about 10 weeks or more since we&#8217;ve had any decent rain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yesterday afternoon the rain started and continued through the night and only stopped about an hour ago. I think there&#8217;s a lot more coming later today. It was cold too, so just what the place needs. The rivers are getting a much needed top-up and cool-down. This might be the beginning of Autumn and I hope it is. It will certainly invigorate the fishing and open many options which haven&#8217;t been available for a couple of months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fishing has been generally quite hard. Even when searching out cooler water there was still a noticeable shutdown in the afternoons. Some lake flats that usually stay cool were also suffering the effects of the heat. It&#8217;s funny that January and February are the most popular months over here with foreign anglers, yet they&#8217;re regularly, even usually, the hardest months of the season in many parts of the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In spite of the relative hardship in the last couple of months there has also been some magnificent fishing. Large rivers, lower reaches, lakes and mountain streams all provided some super sport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m still playing catch up with my photos &#8211; Everything below is from January. It would just be too many to put in the February photos too, but I&#8217;ll try to write another blog next week to catch up completely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recently got my hands on a Fujifilm XE-3. I&#8217;m still learning how to use it well but I think its improved my picture taking. I hope you like the images below. I&#8217;m pretty happy with lots of them. It&#8217;s a new learning curve which I&#8217;m enjoying. The old Lumix point and shoot is now a handy back-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pretty much all the successful flies I&#8217;m using at the moment are my own patterns available with Fulling Mill. You can check them out<a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fullingmill.co.uk\/s.nl?search=ronan\"> here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The remainder of the season is full apart from a few gaps in April. Plenty spaces for next season but it&#8217;s filling up more quickly than usual. Feel free to get in touch &#8211; <strong><em>ronan@sexyloops.com<\/em><\/strong> or visit my <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ronansflyfishingmissions.com\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tight Lines &#8211; Ronan..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8045.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"15175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8045-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8045-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8045-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8045-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8045.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Trout flats with Dougal!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8047.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"729\" data-id=\"15174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8047-1024x729.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8047-1024x729.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8047-300x214.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8047-768x547.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8047.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Some brillliant fish..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8052.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"15176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8052-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8052-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8052-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8052-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8052.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>In again..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8076.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"721\" data-id=\"15177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8076-1024x721.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8076-1024x721.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8076-300x211.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8076-768x541.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8076.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Reel screamer..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8086.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"15178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8086-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8086-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8086-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8086-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8086.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A bloodworm fooled this one. The others took my 16 unweighted nymph under a dry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8091.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8091-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8091-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8091-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8091-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8091.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Trout flats. I adore this type of sight fishing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8104.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8104-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8104-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8104-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8104-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8104.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Then to the backcountry for something a bit different.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8111.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8111-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8111-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8111-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8111-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8111.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A tank to start the day..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8132.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8132-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8132-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8132-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8132-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8132.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Still water fishing at its best..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8123.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"718\" data-id=\"15181\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8123-1024x718.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8123-1024x718.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8123-300x210.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8123-768x539.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8123.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Another spotted stunner..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8146.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8146-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8146-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8146-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8146-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8146.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>It&#8217;s not all about the fish..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8155.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8155-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8155-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8155-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8155-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8155.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Manuka flowers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8148.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8148-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8148-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8148-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8148-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8148.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>No fish on the warmer shallows, only in the deeper water <br>where the fishing was great. My indicator dry was the fly of choice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8196.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8196-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8196-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8196-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8196-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8196.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Out with Michael for the day..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8222.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8222-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8222-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8222-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8222-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8222.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Onto a solid looking trout..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8211.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8211-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8211-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8211-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8211-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8211.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Which took my claret nymph.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8223.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8223-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8223-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8223-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8223-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8223.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Cool mountain water. So important during a hot summer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8229.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8229-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8229-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8229-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8229-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8229.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Out with mike &#8211; a fellow Irishman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8231.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8231-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8231-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8231-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8231-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8231.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>It wasn&#8217;t easy but mike landed 4 for the day..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8238.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"650\" data-id=\"15195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8238-1024x650.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8238-1024x650.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8238-300x191.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8238-768x488.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8238.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>In again..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8260.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8260-773x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8260-773x1024.jpeg 773w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8260-226x300.jpeg 226w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8260-768x1018.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8260.jpeg 966w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A stunning fat rainbow..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8265.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"739\" data-id=\"15194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8265-1024x739.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8265-1024x739.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8265-300x217.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8265-768x554.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8265.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Just shy of 6lbs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8303.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15196\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8303-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8303-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8303-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8303-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8303.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Lovely day out this crew!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8325.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8325-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8325-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8325-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8325-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8325.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>One for Skye..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8334.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8334-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8334-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8334-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8334-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8334.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>..but his daughter did the best! This was her first on fly (over 4lbs)..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8342.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8342-800x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8342-800x1024.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8342-234x300.jpeg 234w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8342-768x983.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8342.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>..then this stunning 5lber..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8359.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8359-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8359-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8359-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8359-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8359.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A blue-top day!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8367.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8367-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8367-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8367-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8367-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8367.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Tom and Heidi.. 2 very hard days of fishing!!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8393.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"754\" data-id=\"15202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8393-1024x754.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8393-1024x754.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8393-300x221.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8393-768x565.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8393.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Literally the last cast of day 2 to save us from a second blank day <br>in a row. One of the most welcome fish in 8 seasons of guiding!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8411.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8411-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8411-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8411-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8411-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8411.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Out for a day fishing with mike. A lake man <br>from home, we had a great day out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8414.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8414-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8414-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8414-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8414-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8414.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Lake Dunstan never looked so nice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8418.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8418-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8418-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8418-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8418-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8418.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Like saltfly..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8432.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-id=\"15205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8432-1024x678.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8432-1024x678.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8432-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8432-768x508.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8432.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A good rainbow from the deep on a di7 on one <br>of mikes special buggers.. They are good!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8439.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8439-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8439-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8439-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8439-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8439.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Mike into another..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8444.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8444-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8444-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8444-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8444-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8444.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Black and brown, both worked!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8446.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8446-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8446-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8446-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8446-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8446.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>So fishy!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8462.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8462-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8462-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8462-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8462-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8462.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Big, cool water..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8464.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8464-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8464-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8464-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8464-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8464.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>What a place.. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8468.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8468-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8468-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8468-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8468-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8468.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Stunning.. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8469.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8469-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8469-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8469-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8469-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8469.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Nice water..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8485.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8485-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8485-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8485-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8485-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8485.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>..and great fishing..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8488.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" data-id=\"15216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8488-1024x742.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8488-1024x742.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8488-300x217.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8488-768x556.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8488.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The 16 claret again..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8491.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8491-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8491-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8491-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8491-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8491.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Really lovely trout.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8505.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8505-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8505-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8505-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8505-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8505.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Wild flowers in a wild place.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8507.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8507-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8507-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8507-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8507-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8507.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>More wild flowers..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8512.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" data-id=\"15219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8512-1024x708.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8512-1024x708.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8512-300x207.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8512-768x531.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8512.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A strong 5lb rainbow for me on my new straggle nymph.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8516.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8516-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8516-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8516-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8516-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8516.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Bryan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8520.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8520-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8520-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8520-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8520-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8520.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>More flowers..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8533.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8533-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8533-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8533-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8533-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8533.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Big, cold lake!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8537.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8537-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8537-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8537-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8537-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8537.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Fishing my brown nymph on a 4 foot dropper over the drop-off.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8547.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8547-792x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8547-792x1024.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8547-232x300.jpeg 232w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8547-768x993.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8547.jpeg 990w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>They really don&#8217;t get much more perfect!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8554.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8554-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8554-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8554-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8554-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8554.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Bryan in again..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8561.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"15226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8561-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8561-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8561-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8561-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSF8561.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Another great fish for Bryan..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/P1310081.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/P1310081-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/P1310081-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/P1310081-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/P1310081.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A super 5lb brown.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8590.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"15227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8590-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8590-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8590-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8590-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8590.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A great day with Phill..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8599.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"711\" data-id=\"15228\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8599-1024x711.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8599-1024x711.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8599-300x208.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8599-768x533.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8599.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>He just loved it..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8604.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"15229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8604-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8604-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8604-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8604-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8604.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Lovely water..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8622.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"726\" data-id=\"15230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8622-1024x726.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8622-1024x726.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8622-300x213.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8622-768x544.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8622.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Another great fish.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8647.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"15231\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8647-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8647-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8647-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8647-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8647.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Dunstan. Anchoring the boat and releasing a little <br>at a time to cover flats. Very effective.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8654.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"15232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8654-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8654-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8654-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8654-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8654.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Dunstan Was great in January.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8656.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"15233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8656-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8656-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8656-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8656-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexyloops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSCF8656.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Guy enjoying the day out..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The lakes and rivers were already too low and warm a month ago when I last wrote. Nothing changed. Just continuing hot weather and warming, shrinking rivers and lakes. It wasn&#8217;t the end of the world, but it certainly made me think outside the box for guiding and my own fishing. 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