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Montana Moments
Thought about calling this thread "It ain't just about fishing." Decided that was not quite the right title for something on the Fishing Reports Forum. But it ain't, so I opted for a title that reflects my real intent - to share the places, the wildlife, the fishies, and some activities other than attaching a fly to a tippet and going after trouts.
So live in the moment whether it is here in Montana, my new home, or Idaho, where I learned most of what I know about fly fishing, or Wyoming, 'cause that is just one darned beautiful place to spend some time. And maybe Alberta, if I remember to get a passport before next summer.
Having said that, it was a rather modest start. Probably a good thing. Threatening skies, a chill breeze, and new water. A mid November day on the Bitterroot not far from home.
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...014_edited.jpg
Decided to go with a PSC streamer fished off a full sinking Class II 5 wt line using a fast action 9' for 7 wt rod. That combination lets me cover more water, and the Bitterroot at the point I chose for my first day out is a pretty good size river, even with the low fall flows.
First fish up, and officially my first trout in hand as a Montana resident, was a chunky 14-15" rainbow.
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...013_edited.jpg
Spent a fair amount of time covering a bunch of water downstream of my starting point. Nothing. Went back up to where I caught the first fishy and ended up with another bow, about 12", in hand, another one on and off, seemed to be about the same size as the second one, and a couple solids hits. The first hit was real, but not real hard, and the second felt like one of those big browns from the South Fork of the Snake. The kind of hit that will bring you back wondering what you might hook up with one of these days.
Not bad for my first couple hours on new water.
John
In my previous threads, I've been quite willing to name the waters I fished, with the rare exception of a few places that seemed prone to ruin if too much attention and pressure were put on them. Already, I've been told about a few places in this neck of the woods with the expectation that I would not name them in any fishing reports. I expect to honor those confidences.
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John,
I would call that a nice start in a new place!
Pics, as always, are wonderful. Looking forward to more.
Thanks for sharing (and I DO agree with NOT divulging some locations).
Mike
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John,
Way to go. I ALWAYS enjoy your reports, your pix, your knowledge, and your just plain fun attitude. Thanks for sharing.
John
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John, good to see you're getting out again. Thanks for the report.
Kelly
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Great report, John! But you can tell US where .. we won' tell anyone .... :rolleyes:
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Lucky you, you don't even have to drive very far any more. Beautiful spot.
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Lovely Fish and a lovely spot! You do not have to name them John, but we do expect some reports and pics. :lol:
All the best.
Mike.
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Good to hear
Ah, all is right again.
So glad we will get to hear and see from you regularly again. I hope the move wasn't too painful. (except for the local fish lips) :lol:
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john,
im sooo glad you will start a new thread! glad the move went well and now you can get busy fishing (and entertaining me).ive got the popcorn ready....roll out the reports! take care my friend.
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You're right
Hi John: You're right, it ain't all about fishing. Good thoughts and nice report. When I'm fishing, hearing the river is enough to make it a great day for me.
Bruce