Saturday was not a great day on the water! I watched fish after fish reject my fly. So I decided to switch to an old reliable dry so I could enjoy the canyon on Sunday, and hope for better fishing. Ryan Troy (Top Guide 2021) had something to say about my choice of fly. We debated the merits of his little size 16 against my big fat size 6 foam. I was adamant that an itty-bitty size 16 wouldn’t improve my chance, our team was a long way from first place, and I still had a hundred bucks in the Big Fish contest. I relented the next morning at the boat ramp, as a famous phrase came to mind, “trust your guide.” I went with Ryan’s size 16 fly. Little did I realize what a great day it would be! We watched beautiful fish dance on top of the water right before us, as I caught not only the second biggest fish but the third biggest fish, and the fourth biggest fish. At the same time filling my score card. Thank you, Ryan, for teaching this old dog a new trick. I salute you, Crystal Frenchie, the little fly with the big heart. -Matt Hyde