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There’s always a sunny spot
It’s been a busy month, and nearly 3 weeks since my last outing on the river, so thankfully it was a good one. Spring runoff was in full swing, so I went looking for clear water above Nez Perce Creek … Continue reading
Focus on the good
I guess I was the only person crazy enough to try hoofing it today, as I didn’t see a single other wade fisherman, but encountered numerous fishermen on boats and rafts. The water is running high, and the entire ground … Continue reading
The journey is the point
Last weekend, I decided to make a journey to the West Fork of the Bitterroot in search of clear water, since the main stems were all running high and dirty. Ironically though, it was running as high and dirty as … Continue reading
Make it count
Somehow, it’s already been over a week since my last trip to the river, and amid a move, a trip to Oregon, and time with the mini me’s, I am only now finally making an update. My fishing time was … Continue reading
Gratitude and great fishing
It was another beautiful day of winter solitude on the Root. Having expected temps in the high 20s, I was delighted when I arrived and the gauge read 32. While getting into my waders and preparing my gear, a family … Continue reading
Don’t worry about it
In the cold and wintery silence of the Sapphires, I geared up amid a flurry of snow that reminded me why I had nearly followed the allure of slightly more pleasant weather on the Bitterroot, despite how much I had … Continue reading
Perseverance
For the first couple of hours today, I was catching a lot of whitefish, and getting frustrated at not catching more of the fish I was seeking. As the day began to fade, I accepted that my only trout for the … Continue reading
Winter solitude is a feeling all its own
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