Farm stay at Helen and Peter Heddell's sheep station (40,000 acres; 12,000 units), a classy, venerable operation settled in 1870. Some local historians are at work restoring the old "Cob" House on the property. Gorgeous stream, fine weather. Things start immediately with a 6 lb. female brown; over the course of the day, get shots at a half-dozen fish. Lose a big guy after he gets me into the backing downstream. Get mesmerized by another ("trust the strike indicator"). End the day by losing another lunker ("he's coming towards me, Bob!"). Lots of "bumwash" crossings today. Coq au Vin for supper at the stylish old ranch house.