(Yellowstone River)Hey, this 'fly fishing' post is for my fishing buddies back home. I've been keeping a fishing log which I'll share once I get back, in case any of you plan on fishing these areas in the future. We need to plan a trip out here next summer - I'm hooked!
So, Yellowstone had an amazing winter (one guy I talked to said he was out fishing here just one month ago and the snow was still coming down) and due to the melt, most of the rivers and creeks (pronounced 'cricks' - I've been corrected many times) are way blown out and unfishable. Had hoped to fish Slough and Soda Butte Creeks, as Steve recommended, but they're too high, fast and murky at the moment and will probably remain so until mid-July. The only two rivers most fly shops have recommended are the Gibbon and Firehole.
Fished the Gibbon near the Norris campsite a couple of times and caught some small trout (6" to 8") on a size 16 PMD. There are tons of folks fishing Gibbon Meadows and Elk Park and but most have said they haven't had much luck. Was a little disappointed by the fishing the first couple of days but all that changed yesterday. I ended up sitting next to a seasoned Yellowstone fisherman, Tom, at the lunch counter and he recommended fishing the Firehole downstreem from the Midway Gyser Basin parking lot. We ended up there at the same time later that day and spent about four hours fishing together, an hour of which he spent coaching me on my casting. Was good to have some help and company--and he gave me about 5 flies while we were out there. (I'm so amazed by how helpful and giving everyone here is!) Caught a 12" brown with a size 16 CDC caddis and had about 12 hits during the evening. The caddid hatch on this stretch of the river is AMAZING! There's a cloud of them along the bank of the river (most active between 7 and 8 pm) and you can hear and see the fish just slurping them up as soon as they touch the water. Very exciting! Am heading back this evening. Will try lake fishing tomorrow morning- Cascade and Grebe.
So, Yellowstone had an amazing winter (one guy I talked to said he was out fishing here just one month ago and the snow was still coming down) and due to the melt, most of the rivers and creeks (pronounced 'cricks' - I've been corrected many times) are way blown out and unfishable. Had hoped to fish Slough and Soda Butte Creeks, as Steve recommended, but they're too high, fast and murky at the moment and will probably remain so until mid-July. The only two rivers most fly shops have recommended are the Gibbon and Firehole.
Fished the Gibbon near the Norris campsite a couple of times and caught some small trout (6" to 8") on a size 16 PMD. There are tons of folks fishing Gibbon Meadows and Elk Park and but most have said they haven't had much luck. Was a little disappointed by the fishing the first couple of days but all that changed yesterday. I ended up sitting next to a seasoned Yellowstone fisherman, Tom, at the lunch counter and he recommended fishing the Firehole downstreem from the Midway Gyser Basin parking lot. We ended up there at the same time later that day and spent about four hours fishing together, an hour of which he spent coaching me on my casting. Was good to have some help and company--and he gave me about 5 flies while we were out there. (I'm so amazed by how helpful and giving everyone here is!) Caught a 12" brown with a size 16 CDC caddis and had about 12 hits during the evening. The caddid hatch on this stretch of the river is AMAZING! There's a cloud of them along the bank of the river (most active between 7 and 8 pm) and you can hear and see the fish just slurping them up as soon as they touch the water. Very exciting! Am heading back this evening. Will try lake fishing tomorrow morning- Cascade and Grebe.
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6 comments:
Hey Juveria:
Glad you are catching some Yellowstone fish. Thank goodness for other fly fishers who share info! Sounds like lots of fun during those big hatches in the evenings.
Thrilled you are having so much fun and even found a Booger Buddy. Boys will be boys.
Sure appreciate the updates and stories. Makes for great reading for those of city bound in the 100 degree heat back here in Portland.
Take Care:
Kevin
I have no idea what most of this stuff means regarding fishing. Would love to learn to fly fish so I could understand the lingo. Glad you are having so much fun and meeting so many kind, interesting people. Love what you've posted so far...you should write a book. You have certainly kept my interst and wanting more!
is this working???
ok! sorry! now that i figured out how this works... (i wrote 2 longer messages yesterday and couldn't get either one to post, typical me...)so now:
great to hear from you "out there"! it's fun to read about your adventures, albeit from the safety and convenience of my airconditioned room! am i the only one among your friends who is missing the "nature gene"? as great as it is to read about it,at the same time i am grateful for my bed! no bisons and flying tents here... :) (ok, i admit i feel a bit lame admitting this...)- juergen does envy you a lot though (as seem most of your other nature minded friends.)
what i do envy you for is the experience of travelling, experiencing new situations, places and meeting all kinds of people! i wish you luck though on finding a few days of solitude, i think that would be the icing on the cake, something very different from what we are all used to, this constant buzz around us.
so glad everything is working out so well and that you are enjoying it so much! keep going!
sabine
sabine
Juveria, I'm so happy I found out how to work this thing the techies and younger gen calls blogging :-) Anyway, it sounds like you are having quite the adventure. I can't wait to see pictures and hear the stories you've heard from the travelers you have met. As your friend Sabine mentioned, I too am more of a go out and hike and then go home to a nice shower and comfy bed gal myself. I envy your spirit and willingness to explore. Looking forward to more of your posts. Take care, Debbie Mc
Hey Juveria
It's nice to know your doing ok and having fun. I have read your comments and enjoyed the reference to Yellowstone.
Tom
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