fishfreak Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 I went for a hike on Saturday and came across some big cutts in some moving water. It was almost as satisfying spying on these gorgeous fish as it was to catch them myself, as I was as close as 2 feet from some of them. Too bad this area is currently closed to fishing, but I'll definitely be back once it opens up. I saw about 30 cutts ranging from 14" - 18" all in one stretch. I have yet to set foot on a stream this season, and it's driving me crazy... Anyway, for you fish voyeurs out there: Quote
ham Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 haha nice, must taken some stealthy skill to sneak in there heh. Quote
esleech Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 Very cool. Is this spot closed year round, or just for a little while longer? Quote
SteveM Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 Sweet! I've personally whiled away a lot of time watching fish feed; sometimes prior to starting to fish for 'em, sometimes after trying every fly in my box with no takers- then you can either get frustrated, or just sit back & enjoy the show.Love the topwater feeding, but it's also pretty cool watching a trout feed near the bottom. Amazing how little energy they seem to expend to feed. Quote
fishfreak Posted June 28, 2007 Author Posted June 28, 2007 This area opens July 15. These fish didn't seem too spooked. Once they saw me, they swam away, but then came back 5 seconds later.... not too bright. Thankfully this area is catch and release, otherwise these fish would be gone pretty quick. I remember coming back from the teahouse hike at Lake Louise, and near the parking lot, where the lake dumps into a creek, I saw 5 brookies rising. It was the neatest thing, but nobody noticed until I pointed it out. Can't wait to fish sometime soon... Quote
Hawgstoppah Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 I spied on about 25 rising fish at Waterton last time I went with wife and kids. Now Im gonna go back someday with rod at the ready They were some really dang nice brookies I think.... might be wrong... they looked like brookies tho Quote
Jeffro Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 This area opens July 15. These fish didn't seem too spooked. Once they saw me, they swam away, but then came back 5 seconds later.... not too bright. Thankfully this area is catch and release, otherwise these fish would be gone pretty quick. I remember coming back from the teahouse hike at Lake Louise, and near the parking lot, where the lake dumps into a creek, I saw 5 brookies rising. It was the neatest thing, but nobody noticed until I pointed it out. Can't wait to fish sometime soon... Watch out for moose if you're going where I think you're going. The bears will go around, but the momma moose that lives in the brookie haven isn't overly friendly. I'll be in Waterton on Sunday if you want the inside scoop! Quote
cdock Posted July 4, 2007 Posted July 4, 2007 Nice! Cutties don't spook too easily I find. I watched one rise like a dozen times about 2 feet away from me. First cast I had him on. I'm sure he could see me. Bright sunny day, crystal clear water, and only 2 feet away and I was in the water. I'm sure he's a bit smarted now though. Quote
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