Days turn into Weeks

Everything continues to fish very well around these parts, with anglers reporting great success in most of our local waters. Fish are looking up on a regular basis on all the tributaries and fish are eating well under the surface here on the lower reaches.  The weather has been beautiful without any signs of smoke or major fires in the area. Rains were welcomed and much needed last week so the rivers are still very productive. Here are some pictures from the adventures we've been having up here.

Cade with a nice fat Yellowstone

Slippery Cutty

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Jon with his first fish on a fly

 Indian Paintbrush in Bloom   

Grizzly Tracks up the East Fork

East fork of the Wind

Summer Storms

Beautiful Backdrops

Mayfly Madness

Smoky Sunset timed perfectly

Here in the Wind River valley the mayflies along with many other bugs have started to emerge and take flight. There is no other fish food like the mayfly, light on their wings heavy in their beauty.

Unmatched Beauty

Living here is Dubois, WY you can't help but appreciate the beauty that you are surrounded by. Here are just a few pictures of the local area. Pretty wild country, watch for bears.

The Tetons

Pinnacles outside of Dubois

The Pinnacles

Brook's Lake, there was a grizzly sow and two cubs at the head of this lake that day. Needless to say we didn't end up hiking around the lake.

Sunset from the Lodge

It's Summertime and the Livin' is Easy

 Well things are about to be in full swing for these parts, the Wind River Valley is clearing nicely and heaps of bugs are popping. Fishing reports are good for many other areas of the state as well and I look forward to the next couple of weeks of fishing.  This past week I've been fortunate enough to run several trips that really went well and that were extremely successful.

Black Bear if you look close

Cicada

BWO's don't hate a cold PBR

Lonnie with a colored up Cutt

I finally got settled back into Northwestern WY, I have been busy. But things are good and the rivers are clearing more and more daily. I feel that shortly things are going to be full on and fishing is going to be red hot. I've noticed a few salmon flies have been hatching but the fish aren't eating the adults, not sure if they will this year. But the subsurface bite is still on and fish are actively eating well presented nymphs. When the weather has cooperated I've been getting out and fishing some of the waters and looking at water condition, we are obviously way ahead of last years schedule and soon to be enjoying summer fishing.

Cow Moose lurking in the shadows

Horsecreek outside of Dubois

Back at it for the summer

Alright folks, I know it's been a while but it's time to get back into the swing of things. After a relatively quiet winter it's about summertime again, and with summer apparently means dream living and fishing, so here we go. I'll be back in the beautiful town of Dubois running trips all over the central northwestern area of Wyoming. I've been doing quite a bit of fishing for myself lately and am looking forward to a great summer with manageable water levels. Lets hope for a great season. Cheers

Winter Fishing

So yesterday was the first time that I've been able to get out and flyfish since August. Ridiculous, I'm well aware. Well we made the long drive and headed North to our famous tailwater here in WY. The fishing was spot on, we moved many many fish with several particular ties and the correct rig setup. My group of guys did exceptional and the others fishing around us were given a free fishing clinic, haha. Although there were many fish caught only several were of much size. Most fish were 15-16 inch rainbows with several that were crouching twenty with one at 22. It was a beautiful day with low wind speeds and the sun shining. Wonderful Wyoming, gotta love it

Winter....

Well missing out on winter last year and getting a full serving of its wrath now, is pretty much getting me down. But no worries, I've been out shooting a few birds and trying to keep busy. I'm winding down my last few days here in Nebraska, and am getting excited to be back around my stomping grounds seeing my friends and family. I was breaking ice for the bird dogs and was recalling where I was last year at this time...South in New Zealand. I feel the need to share some warm photos from down there today, if not for anyone else then for myself. Enjoy

Orewa Beach on the North Island

The Grey

Wharariki Beach in Beautiful Golden Bay NZ

That's my Van outside of Queenstown, South Island NZ

Fall is in Full Swing

Well most of us here in the northern hemisphere have felt a touch of winter already this season. Although the fall has been relatively beautiful here in Arapahoe Nebraska it sounds like Wyo has had it's far share of wintry weather. With the cooling temperatures comes harvest time and along with the harvest comes wingshooting. After an enjoyable trip to South Dakota chasing roosters, the desire to get out there and do it came over me. So we decided to take off after work and try it last night...it went well. Several incredible "points" by my hunting partner's shorthair topped the evening off. Here we go.... hopefully I'll enjoy a few more successful trips this season. Stay warm out there, and for those down South good luck chasing clean water.

Dozens of exotic animals shot after escape

Pretty interesting article I came across this morning. Check it


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