September 9, 2009
FISH THE OBVIOUS
Catch The Fish
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.. They are not big but they are feisty! The residents are waiting to dance with you. The cool, clear, low, and under fished waters of
Grayling Creek are a wonderful destination right now.
.. The
Yellowstone National Park sections of this quaint little creek are running just a bit low and it's an easy read.
.. The slicks are beautifully defined. The dark water is easy to find.
.. There are still some hoppers,
caddis, and scattered mayflies all day. The sun and shade hits the water differently by the hour. The trees and bluffs create shadows that invite probing. Get there now.
.. Just about any attractor in size 8 - 16 will draw some action. Follow it with a nymph and the fish will find you. We like the
"Royals" this time of year -
Humpy,
Coachman,
Wulff.
.. We're having a quick breakfast. Then up the road to visit the fins in that bit of water just north of the park line. There's a culvert pool we know of with at least one pretty girl in it.
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August 27, 2009
ANTICIPATION
Get Streamers Tied
listen to the worm folks
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.. A nice 22" buck Rainbow Trout was taken on a worm at the
Duck Creek Highway 191 Culvert Pool yesterday. It was bright, feisty, and very colorful. It was cooked on a grill in foil with lemon, sage, and bacon grease - the flesh was on the pinkish side.
.. Bigger fish were not landed, and several were seen jumping up the little water fall debauching from the corrugated pipe.
.. Reports from the worm-tubers around the
Grayling Creek Estuary highlight the catch of fish of the same class. Gulper fishers continue to comment on the bright fish of good size taken from the narrows up to the mouth of the river on the
Madison Arm of Hebgen Lake.
.. So we quickly dug out the "big & ugly" boxes and took inventory. The streamer stash was also examined for completeness and diversity. The mouse collection was scrutinized for possible additions.
.. It's not quite time to expect the submarines in any number - but the anticipation of the fleet is always good for the visceral juices.
.. We mention this now, (while the fishing is still just a bit on the easy side,) so that the best excuse for a stint at the bench will be foremost in the cerebrum. Just in case anyone asks.
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