Fishing friends find happiness

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Fishing friends Davis James and Rachel Therkildsen have known each other for about four years now. Both share a passion for fly fishing.

“I had the opportunity to cast a fly rod. There was sort of that natural transition, just really enjoyed the motion of the cast,“ said James.

“I just needed something to do. I needed a hobby. Soccer and school were over so I just needed something to be outdoors. So I just picked up a fly rod and ran with it,“ said Therkildsen.

They like spending time together, but at the water's edge of the South Platte River, James and Therkildsen scatter like tadpoles.

“This time of year, the water is really low and when it is, you are looking for really deep pools of water where it’s nice and slow for the fish when they are lethargic this time of year,“ said Therkildsen.

The sound of a gently rolling stream is like nothing else. It is mesmerizing and relaxing. It is nature's medicine.

Fly fishing is a nuanced sport. It takes a while to build up that expe...