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Post by KerryB on Jan 18, 2009 16:57:28 GMT -5
One of my favorite places to fish is the Grand Teton/Yellowstone region. The Cutthroat trout, Brown trout, Mountain Whitefish, and Mackinaw trout (Laker) fishing is phenomenal and the scenery puts the icing on the cake. How many of you guys have been out to that region to fish? I try to fly out every fall for a week or so. Here is a photo of me at one of my favorite fishing holes. This is Jenny Lake with the Tetons in the background across the lake. The water is so clear, you can see your lure dropping into the depths and many times you can see a trout run over and strike. Now that's God's Country!  |
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Post by petev on Jan 18, 2009 23:33:08 GMT -5
Beautiful, absolutely. What type of fish is in the photo? Such a picture brings back memories of fishing in the Wind Rivers while taking a NOLS course in 1971. Pete
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Post by KerryB on Jan 19, 2009 0:06:31 GMT -5
That fish happens to be a Mackinaw. Another great thing about fishing there in the fall is that most of the tourists are gone and i can fish most days and not see another fisherman. Loons, eagles, mergansers, swans and osprey, add to the beauty............as if there isn't enough beauty already! The wildlife in the two parks is starting to get pushed down from the high country when i am there in the fall of the year and it is a great time to see bears, elk, mulies, moose, bison, and antelope. Like i said...........God's Country!  |
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Post by deadeye on Jan 19, 2009 11:17:45 GMT -5
i fish some lakes in the colorado mountains while taking a brake@mid-day elkhunting taking brookies & cutthroats(tasty with lemon &butter over fire),TRANQUILITY
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Post by KerryB on Jan 19, 2009 12:42:32 GMT -5
i fish some lakes in the colorado mountains while taking a brake@mid-day elkhunting taking brookies & cutthroats(tasty with lemon &butter over fire),TRANQUILITY That's it! I gotta go find something to eat! ;D |
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Post by ET on Jan 19, 2009 23:48:01 GMT -5
One of my favorite places to fish is the Grand Teton/Yellowstone region. The Cutthroat trout, Brown trout, Mountain Whitefish, and Mackinaw trout (Laker) fishing is phenomenal and the scenery puts the icing on the cake. How many of you guys have been out to that region to fish? I try to fly out every fall for a week or so. Here is a photo of me at one of my favorite fishing holes. This is Jenny Lake with the Tetons in the background across the lake. The water is so clear, you can see your lure dropping into the depths and many times you can see a trout run over and strike. Now that's God's Country! Now that is God's Country. Of course at least one shore lunch with fresh trout is a tradition too keep & enjoy? Ed |
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Post by youp50 on Jan 20, 2009 5:54:14 GMT -5
Do grizzly bears concern you?
Your foot wear reminds of the story of the two campers in the Bob Marshall. They were awakened one night by noises outside the tent. One fellow looked out and saw a grizz. The other immediately started to tie on his running shoes. The first remarked he couldn't out run the bear, the reply came "I don't have to out run the bear, just you"
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Post by KerryB on Jan 20, 2009 11:47:10 GMT -5
Do grizzly bears concern you? Your foot wear reminds of the story of the two campers in the Bob Marshall. They were awakened one night by noises outside the tent. One fellow looked out and saw a grizz. The other immediately started to tie on his running shoes. The first remarked he couldn't out run the bear, the reply came "I don't have to out run the bear, just you" Those shoes are actually rock climbing/hiking shoes that i wear to help on the rugged terrain that i sometimes find myself in. Grizzly bears do indeed concern me when i am out there in the fall. I fish a little lake called Grassy that requires a long drive back a rough fire trail west of Flagg Ranch. This area is between Teton and Yellowstone Parks and the trail crosses the Teton range into Idaho if you go far enough. Anyhow, in the fall when i am out there, it is elk season and there are many guys horse camping back in the Grassy Lake area while elk hunting. There are grizzly bear warning signs posted all along this drive and i understand that hunters must get a downed elk packed out of the area fast since the bears have learned that a gunshot means food! I am constantly watching my back when i am fishing back in that rugged area as i figure a bear would appreciate a fish dinner as well! I generally do see some large black bears while fishing and fortunately the "grizz" are more uncommon. ;D |
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Post by youp50 on Jan 20, 2009 18:54:09 GMT -5
Actually I knew what the shoes were, just looked like you might be able to out run the photographer in them. Do you pack a pistol or other firearm? Pepper spray? I have never been very far north of the Gunnison Colorado area of the Rockies. Not supposed to be any grizz there, yet.
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Post by KerryB on Jan 21, 2009 8:43:42 GMT -5
Do you pack a pistol or other firearm? Pepper spray? . Unfortunately you can't carry firearms in National Parks. The area by Grassy Lake west of Flagg Ranch is between the two parks, so hunting and firearms are allowed there, but I don't carry one. I don't bother with the pepper spray, however i do try to make plenty of noise while hiking since park rangers say that bears will go the other way as long as they know you are there. It is the surprised bear or the momma bear with cubs that i don't want to meet!  |
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