The smell of fresh pine overcomes my senses as I ascend a backcountry trail along a crystal clear creek. As I breathe in the crisp, clean, morning air, I can't think of anywhere else in the world I feel this much freedom. Camera gear on my back and fly rod in hand, I play a fly on a  few pockets of water that undoubtedly hold trout. The water ripples, a small flash, and the take tightens my line and bends my rod. Pure joy can be found in such simple things and fly fishing happens to be my simple pleasure. Fly fishing has led me to some of the most beautiful destinations this world has to offer. For years and years I have kept these places all to myself.

 

While I was out filming a fly fishing video one day, I decided to take one of my favorite creeks home with me. The conditions were absolutely perfect, and it's a place that I only get to visit once a year. I started rolling the camera, filming only the forest and the creek in its pristine state and the rest was history. This place was too beautiful to not share. I started a youtube account and began to take my camera with me every time I headed out fly fishing. The thing that I love the most about filming these beautiful forest scenes, is that I get to enjoy them any time I want at home or work.

 

I would love to head up to the mountains everyday but life is demanding and the weather doesn't always cooperate. The idea behind creekside tranquility was to simply have a gallery of the places that I love most. Places that I could revisit anytime and anywhere. I have found that many different audiences use creekside for things such as yoga, meditation, sleep, study and relaxation. The outdoors has a way of uniting many different kinds of people together. Whatever interests you have or for whatever reason you watch my videos, I hope that you enjoy them! Thank you for your support!

 

-Mike