A Case To Be Made For Neoprenes
Restocked the pantry, did some laundry, helped a friend build his patio, then headed back out again. Time to see if all the 8oz tube of Aquaseal I used on my waders (thanks Simms) plugged all the leaks. Flathead is starting to come up but still not much color to it
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Passing Marias (Pass)
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Decent snowpack; fingers crossed for a continuation of the cool spring we?ve had so far
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Rolling backup
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With runoff starting, I figure I have 3 options - tailwater, spring creek and stillwater. Waiting for the above leviathan to clear the highway, I make a command decision (Rock-Paper-Scissors) and stillwater wins. A bit of a gamble since I?m not sure if the ice has come off yet.
The road in is not very rutted and the scenery is pleasant
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And this is even nicer.
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A quick peek from the high ground and I find a pod of fish trying to procreate. Doesn?t show well in this light but there are anywhere from 3-6 ?bows swimming around those rocks on the right center side of the pic
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Only took about 100 casts and 3 fly changes but finally connect with a fat hen; there would be no hunger in the lodge tonite (figuratively speaking; she goes right back in)
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One more bump and that?s a wrap. I also quickly find that I need a bit more Aquaseal on some seams on the right leg
Time to see what the tailwater has to offer. Score my favorite site again. Lack of others is not a surprise; they?re pumping a lot of water thru the dam and wading venues are somewhat limited
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Amazing; I usually have to donate a roll or two to the campground crapper. Montana FWP must be flush with cash this year
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