Heimdallr Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Well, as I've actually begun to visit this board more and more the last month or so I figure it's about time I had something to contribute. After spending the last several days writing essays I figured it was finally time to make my first trip out on April 16. Armed with my Darth Vader Pez Dispenser, a mix CD, and the obligatory fishing gear I hit Hansen's Reservoir and Stauffer for a fishless first day. I then spent June mostly fishing on Sylvan with nothing really of note happening. At the end of June I went camping with a good buddy of mine and we fished the Clearwater and Phyllis Lake...again with nothing really spectacular. This is starting to sound terrible isn't it? At the beginning of July I was up in the Peace Country visiting my parents and going to my cousins wedding so I checked out Spring Lake near Hythe a few times. I also found this large dying Rainbow covered in some kind of tumors. Quote
Heimdallr Posted October 21, 2009 Author Posted October 21, 2009 On July 17 I hit up Birch Lake for some Brookie action and was not disappointed. I kept this one for the pan. It tasted a bit muddy, but hell, it was the heat of the summer. On the 25th I went hiking the South Ram with my girlfriend and manage a couple of Cutts and a Brown at Elk Creek on the way home. The month of August, looking back, seems to be mostly inconsequential other than a brief afternoon trip to Spring Lake again. Looking back it seems my adventures didn't really pick up until September. No wonder it didn't feel like I got enough fishing in. Unfortunately, I was away from home working a lot and sometimes that's just how she does I guess. I hit the Bighorn River on September 1st and manage to hook into some decent Cutties for the Bighorn averaging around 14". Quote
Heimdallr Posted October 21, 2009 Author Posted October 21, 2009 On September 10 I visited a beautiful little meadow creek teeming with Cutthroats. My next Adventure was on the 13th to the North Ram where I had a blast hooking into fat as hell Cutties. The biggest of the day was an 18" hog of Cutt. Quote
Heimdallr Posted October 21, 2009 Author Posted October 21, 2009 I revisited the North Ram on the 22nd and had just as good if not a better day with the largest fish hitting 20". I woke up and my glands were swollen and my head hurt. I had a fever. My girlfriend finally passed her diabolical illness onto me. But it was one of my fishing day and there was no way I was letting a little sickness get in the way. Especially after what a good time I had on the Ram last time. I actually missed a trip at the end of August where I took my Mom to the Bighorn River and to a small Cuttie stream. It was nice to actually have a photographer with me for once. Quote
Heimdallr Posted October 21, 2009 Author Posted October 21, 2009 I think this brings me to October and I have no doubt missed a few trips. October is already shaping up to be a decent month so I think I'll give it it's own topic. Nothing too amazing this year, but a lot of fish, a fair bit of decent sized ones and tons of new water explored. I've definitely enjoyed it. Quote
SteveM Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Some sweet pics there, Heimdallr. That's a beauty cutt in the pics from the N. Ram on the 22nd; looks like someone erased most of his spots! Thanks for not just posting the bigguns; the little guys are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing! Quote
maxwell Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 looks like u had a good year dude! thanks for posting! Quote
bigbowtrout Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Freaking awesome post and pics. Thanks for taking the time to share. Quote
darrinhurst Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 Looks like you had a beaut of a season man! Thanks for sharing. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.