by Merle Ann Loman | May 22, 2010 | Friends, i Spring, Other
Text from Jim: (Thanks Jim for sharing!)
Here are a few pictures from Garry’s and my fishing trip earlier this week. On Wednesday, it was overcast and cool in the morning and then sunny and bright in the afternoon.
1. Palomino trout feeding at Benner Springs on Spring Creek.
2. 13 inch brown I caught on size 18 tan caddis on Spring Creek. I caught another one just like it moments later.
3. Garry landing 15 1/2 inch brown trout on same tan caddis on Spring Creek.
Garry and I fished Spring Creek at Benner Springs from 10 AM until 2 PM. Garry caught 2 fish on bead headed nymphs earlier in the day.When the caddis hatch was out there were lots of trout feeding . But it did not last long and then nothing. In the afternoon we fished Spring Creek at the McCoy Dam just outside of Milesberg. We fished from 4 PM until 7:30 PM. We each lost a fish as we were landing it. Then just as we were about to leave there was another caddis hatch and I caught 2 brown trout, 12 inches and 10 inches. Garry had stopped fishing. On Thursday we fished Penn’s Creek at Cheery Run.
4. Garry fishing Penn’s Creek.
5. Penn’s Creek at Cherry Run. We fished from 9 AM until 11:30 AM.
The entire time we fished, fish were rising and feeding. We tried every fly we had and never got a strike. There was a caddis hatch most of the time.The men below us caught one fish and then gave up. It is a beautiful spot with lots of fish. Tough to wade!!!!!! See the rocks in the pictures. Take your stick if you go!!
Jim
by Merle Ann Loman | May 20, 2010 | Big Hole, i Spring, Take Your Kids Fishing
The weather finally warmed up and we got some rain in western Montana. This brought the Bitterroot River up but the Big Hole river, in its beautiful high elevation valley, was fishing.
Last weekend was a beautiful time for fly fishing and camping and the Knick family took advantage of it with Jack. See the slideshow for more photos.
by Merle Ann Loman | May 13, 2010 | Friends, i Spring, Other
Billy Burk is a good friend and fishes with Wapiti Waters as often as he can with his buddy Jeff (who lives here). Billy stays in close touch and sends us photos from time-to-time. Here are the most recent ones.
It’s been very Windy here this year too. I took a day off for my Birthday on the 5th, and went to a High-park reservoir at a spot where you have to hike in for a couple miles. Ice off, and opening day did not happen till May 1st this year (very late). I had to fight the “W” for most of the day from straight-on, and my right boot (wader) had sprung a new leak. I stuck with it though; as the fishing was Great! I landed 22 fish, all but one were in the 3-4 lb class; Whoo-Hoo! They were taking a red Ice cream cone- Chronamid pattern that I tied myself. The only way it could have been better, is if I had someone there with me to share the experience.
Wish I was coming this year again to see you! Will make a concerted effort next year!
Please tell Jack I said Hi. Will keep you up to date, especially after the Rogers’ visit here next month.
Take care, and I hope your fishing season is an awesome one!!!!!
Billy
Thanks Billy, we will see you next year! Merle and Jack
by Merle Ann Loman | May 13, 2010 | Conservation/benefits/organizations, Event
Missoula, MT – Come join Montana Trout Unlimited at their new office!
What: A reception at Trout Unlimited’s new office
When: Friday May 14th from 4-6 p.m.
Where: 111 N. Higgins (Florence Building) Suite 500 (5th Floor)
Refreshments and appetizers will be served.
Questions? Contact:
Kate Grant – 406-543-0054
Program Administrator
Montana Council of Trout Unlimited
PO Box 7186
Missoula, MT 59807
www.montanatu.org
by Merle Ann Loman | May 8, 2010 | Bitterroot, i Spring
Jack took me, Merle, fishing the other day. When we have time, we try to get out and fish together. I don’t row the boat except in slower pike water — there are too many hazards and I am just not skilled enough yet. So, when Jack fishes, we pull over and wade fish. On this day, we had plenty of opportunities, plenty of hatches, plenty of fish and maybe a little too much “W” (wind). At the end of the day, we were really glad we braved the cold temperatures and fished the beautiful middle Bitterroot. After all, it is our “backyard.”
See the slideshow for more photos.
by Merle Ann Loman | May 7, 2010 | Big Hole, i Spring
First spring day on the upper Big Hole River for Jack. Jeff Rogers is fishing with Wapiti Waters. Let me just say, “it was windy!” and cold!
by Merle Ann Loman | May 6, 2010 | Bitterroot, i Spring
Jack Mauer and Nick Stipech. Jack and Nick love fishing together. Nick is a great guide, too and Jack hires Nick as often as he can. They make a great team on and off the water.
by Merle Ann Loman | Apr 22, 2010 | Bitterroot, i Spring
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| From 2010-04-22 Victor Crossing
The Bitterroot River is in run-off stage. Here are some photos and cubic feet per second information. |
by Merle Ann Loman | Apr 13, 2010 | Bitterroot, Friends, i Spring
Jack worked last Saturday with two friends/outfitters/guides Josh Lauer and Scott Nicolarsen. They all met at a parking lot in Hamilton, then each went their own way to fish their choice stretch of the 80+ mile Bitterroot River. By looking at the group in the parking lot, it might have looked like a lot of boats fishing together, but that was not the case. They fished separate sections. Too many boats in close proximity are not doing the fish any favors or the public (especially the wade fishers). Jack and his friends work hard and practice good manners and ethics.
This Saturday was like most, the river was pretty crowded, but the fishing was good for Jack and his boat. See some photos below.
by Merle Ann Loman | Apr 11, 2010 | Bitterroot, i Spring
Friday on the Bitterroot, not much more to say. Fishing was cold and tough but when you keep at it, you catch fish. Jack Mauer had a great time fishing with Jack Frank (who is pictured).
Text from Jim: (Thanks Jim for sharing!)
