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Spring Fishing TR
Did some fishing, did some birding; burned up some dead dinosaurs along the way.
Only fish pic I took. I don't have a waterproof camera, forgot my real cheap P & S, and this is the one I use for pics of flies. If you don't believe I caught some trout that may, may have hit 14", what can I say?
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On with the show
70 degrees and sunny the day before, but a change in the weather is coming
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On the way out of Dodge, wanted to stop in, but they weren't open at 6:00 in the morning; cool place
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If you can get on it, pigs live here
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Taking the back road, stopped for a quick looksee; clear but rising, the drainages at about 115% snowpack
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No kidding - trees come right down to the road; I kept it about 10 mph below the limit, especially after T-boning one in October and totaling the van
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as if on cue
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it's been known to have some fish
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Teddy the K country
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one fish and lots of scratches later and the baetis weather moves in; quick stop in town for coffee
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and a look at the local BoatMax
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bugs everywhere, a few fish up, a few on the hook; the river was not as generous as in years past and did not suffer my weak game
it really is an impressive erection
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time to hit the road
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a few early risers heading for breakfast
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parting shot
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quick stop for a few supplies and a drive through town; always a force in NAIA football
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stuff along the way
good business plan
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better business plan
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dem bones
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I got a thing for beaverslides
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a break in the drive for some fishing; browns
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back on the backroad; looks like my Pinewood Derby entry years ago (actually looks better than what I made)
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harrier flying the contour lines
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pretty, ironic considering the proximity to the Superfund site
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another impressive erection; taller than the Washington Monument, which would easily fit inside
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too slow on the draw, I just got momma moose's backside; tons of fresh scat along the river, but she was the only one I saw
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first time here in a while, the cutts were in strange places but willing to look up; foam skwalas and CDC & Elks (swarms of March Brown spinners in the air but not much interest that I saw)
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the Hantavirus Inn (old FlyFisherman Forum reference)
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view from the campground
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next morning cloudy & cool and the fish were tight against the banks; again with foam creations, just like hopper fishing in August (except for the fingerless gloves and 2 layers of Capilene)
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aw, shucks
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get 'um up, Scout
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time to head home
fully furnished and Dish Network
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serpentine; good brown water
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same water I fished in the morning, a few miles down the road; 'bows were sitting on the inside bend and they were eating March Browns
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up through the Reservation; looked like a fresh coat of whitewash on the Missions
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speaking of missions
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got to visit the fish farm some time
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Ninepipes; you can get your waterfowl fix here big time
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Flathead Lake's looking a bit bony; just waiting for all that snow to come down from up high
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the other Cherry Tree Blossoms (unlike the Tidal Basin, they're not just for show; c'mon July!)
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10 miles from home; last shot before the camera battery went dead
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Regards,
Scott
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Nice photo shoot Scott. Thanks for taking me along. Jim
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That is some lovely country, thanks for sharing. Love the Eagles.
All the best.
Mike
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Loved the trip! Thanks for the ride......
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That is fine - I'm down to one, sometimes no crutch and you show me this! THANKS for the inspiration! I needed that!! Now,for me, not in the same type of country, but the idea is the same, get out, see neat things and fish!
I do appreciate it! I would love that Scout, looks like an 800 to me!
Thanks Scott! Wonderful photos!
Mike