We've been really busy and that's a great thing for everything except the blog.
On my way out the door to teach some trap shooting however I wanted to update you quickly on the fishing around here.
The Blackfoot and the Missouri have both been fishing well. The Upper Clark Fork that runs through the ranch is hit or miss. Evening hatches can produce good action some days, and leave you less than satisfied on others.
Rock Creek is fishing great. Mornings good, heat of day not so good, evenings can be great. Stoneflies, Spruce Moth imitations, small Parachute Adams working right now but can be hard to see on the fast water.
You need to be quiet on the creek and watch that you don't cast a shadow on the pools as you approach. Fish from down stream and quietly stalk up toward each pool fishing the entire pool form tail out to falls with most of the bigger fish coming right beside the white water in the head of the pools.
Zac and Joel and I all have plenty of pictures but just finding time to process them all and write a post is challenging. More to come....
Sharp Hooks and Tight Lines,
Ron
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Rock Creek Catching Report
Had the pleasure of fishing the creek with Al Stinson recently and the action was good.
Al and I started our adventure down on the Clark Fork and his 2nd or 3rd cast Al was hooked up and in battle. Good size Rocky Mountain Whitefish took the dropper on a dry/dropper rig. I got a photo however it did not turn out well. Reflection glared out the image. We fished there a while longer and decided the action was probably more fast and furious up on Rock Creek so we headed there. We were right/
Al's hopper hit the water and a big brownie inhaled it. Solid 16 on a parachute hopper patter that we carry in the shop. He played the fish perfectly and while he was doing that I was looking for the net. The one that I left up in the Jeep at the trail head. DOH!!
Got the fish up against the bank using a combination of my hands and feet which was, I'm sure, quite comical. Got both hands on the fish and was about to hand it to Al for the picture when it did a quick flip and was gone. I was kicking myself square in the butt for leaving the net in the Jeep. It was a beautiful fish, very healthy and a great fighter. Sorry Al, for not getting that picture for you. Dangit.
We fish on upstream a ways and there were many takes. Just about a fish everyplace one should be. It was a great day of catching.
I'd say we are in the beginnings of hopper season around here. Golden Stoneflies are showing up in greater numbers and a few hoppers are around. When you have the correct flies, with the correct, drag free presentation, the action is very satisfactory.
Sharp Hooks and Tight Lines,
Ron
Post Script: If your guide doesn't have a net with him, ask him why not! I can guarantee you he or she didn't mean to leave it behind.
Al and I started our adventure down on the Clark Fork and his 2nd or 3rd cast Al was hooked up and in battle. Good size Rocky Mountain Whitefish took the dropper on a dry/dropper rig. I got a photo however it did not turn out well. Reflection glared out the image. We fished there a while longer and decided the action was probably more fast and furious up on Rock Creek so we headed there. We were right/
Al's hopper hit the water and a big brownie inhaled it. Solid 16 on a parachute hopper patter that we carry in the shop. He played the fish perfectly and while he was doing that I was looking for the net. The one that I left up in the Jeep at the trail head. DOH!!
Got the fish up against the bank using a combination of my hands and feet which was, I'm sure, quite comical. Got both hands on the fish and was about to hand it to Al for the picture when it did a quick flip and was gone. I was kicking myself square in the butt for leaving the net in the Jeep. It was a beautiful fish, very healthy and a great fighter. Sorry Al, for not getting that picture for you. Dangit.
We fish on upstream a ways and there were many takes. Just about a fish everyplace one should be. It was a great day of catching.
I'd say we are in the beginnings of hopper season around here. Golden Stoneflies are showing up in greater numbers and a few hoppers are around. When you have the correct flies, with the correct, drag free presentation, the action is very satisfactory.
Sharp Hooks and Tight Lines,
Ron
Post Script: If your guide doesn't have a net with him, ask him why not! I can guarantee you he or she didn't mean to leave it behind.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
The Ins and Outs of NuCanoes And A Fishing Report
Hope you had a great Independence Day celebration. We had a great time here with a huge BBQ, libations, music and sparklers!!
It finally, really, feels like summer here in these mountains of Montana and that means it was time for us to move the NuCanoes up to the lake. We have a small fleet of them available for rent during your visit.
They are very easy to paddle, virtually unsinkable and so far, I haven't been able to tip one over. I have fallen out of one, but that's nothing new for me. Ain't the first boat I've fallen out of and I don't think it'll be my last!
Joel decided it might be a good idea to put together a little video demonstration of easy paddle boat entry and exit strategy. I was the camera man on this project and no, you don't have to worry about me quitting my day job.
Heeeerrrrrre's Joel!
Thanks JT, good stuff.
Today's Fishing Report: The creek looks great and the dry fly action is picking up a little each day. Bugs in the air include some caddis, golden stones, yellow sally with a few hoppers showing up.
Though a few fish can be tricked in the morning, the best bite is certainly in the afternoon through dusk. Plenty of mosquitoes on the creek so be prepared. Long sleeve shirts and long pants along with a little repellent will go a long way to making your day much more enjoyable.
Sharp Hooks and Tight Lines,
Ron
It finally, really, feels like summer here in these mountains of Montana and that means it was time for us to move the NuCanoes up to the lake. We have a small fleet of them available for rent during your visit.
They are very easy to paddle, virtually unsinkable and so far, I haven't been able to tip one over. I have fallen out of one, but that's nothing new for me. Ain't the first boat I've fallen out of and I don't think it'll be my last!
Joel decided it might be a good idea to put together a little video demonstration of easy paddle boat entry and exit strategy. I was the camera man on this project and no, you don't have to worry about me quitting my day job.
Heeeerrrrrre's Joel!
Thanks JT, good stuff.
Today's Fishing Report: The creek looks great and the dry fly action is picking up a little each day. Bugs in the air include some caddis, golden stones, yellow sally with a few hoppers showing up.
Though a few fish can be tricked in the morning, the best bite is certainly in the afternoon through dusk. Plenty of mosquitoes on the creek so be prepared. Long sleeve shirts and long pants along with a little repellent will go a long way to making your day much more enjoyable.
Sharp Hooks and Tight Lines,
Ron
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