Fishing 2015

[Matthoek21]

Lol. Just stop at the next pay phone. I actually thought wolf creek and Craig was fairly close to you but it appears to still be at least 2-2 1/2 hrs away. I also figured you probably have fished over there. Have you?

 

[Matthoek21]

Just got back last Wednesday from my 6 day fishing trip in the Madison Valley, MT. We stayed at the West Fork Cabins just south of Cameron and Ennis. We love those cabins because its right in the heart of where we want to be and they're rustic with no T.V.'s. Most everyone else staying that same week were there for the opening of elk and deer season. We were about the only ones there to fish.
The weather was better than we expected for this time of year. It wasn't till the last day that we saw snow flying at our elevation. We rented a RO drift boat from Big Boys Toys in Bozeman. We also rented a 4 wheel drive Tacoma p/u truck from Ressler Toyota for those wondering about renting a 4 wheel drive truck for hunting Montana.
All in all the trip was a huge success. It was just me and my dad that went. We floated 6 days in a row. Most days putting in about 16-17 miles behind the oars. Our favorite section is from Lyons Bridge to Macatee Bridge. we also floated Varney to 8 mile. We would wake up at 4:00 a.m. and be on the river by 8:00. We get up early b/c of the time difference. Wish I could sleep in but just didn't happen. We floated one day on the Missouri River with not much success.
Here are some pictures from our trip.

 

[Matthoek21]

Few more.

 

[Matthoek21]

Here is some from my phone. Nice 19" rainbow.

 

[Matthoek21]

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[Matthoek21]

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[Finsandtines]

I don't think your last two worked but the others are awesome pics. Glad you enjoyed it!

 

[ivorytip]

tis the season of the big browns, nice job man! some nice bows too!

 

[CoHiCntry]

Looks like a lot of fun! Nice pics...

 

[Matthoek21]

Thanks guys. Will try again. This is the biggest fish of the trip. 22" Brown.

 

[Matthoek21]

View attachment 14968Sorry I was wrong this is the 21 1/2" rainbow.

View attachment 14969View attachment 14970Buddy holding another good Brown.

 

[Hilltop]

Thanks guys. Will try again.View attachment 14967 This is the biggest fish of the trip. 22" Brown.

Very nice fish- love the shape the old browns get.

 

[Matthoek21]

View attachment 14971Sphinx Mtn.

 

[Matthoek21]

Not sure why some pictures are showing up and some aren't but when I clicked the attachment they opened. Maybe the moderator has a limit on pictures of fish on a hunting forum...lol. Sorry!

 

[ScottR]

Not sure why some pictures are showing up and some aren't but when I clicked the attachment they opened. Maybe the moderator has a limit on pictures of fish on a hunting forum...lol. Sorry!

Are you posting from Tapatalk?

 

[Matthoek21]

No I've posted them all from my phone using the website and not tapatalk. All the ones before were done the same way and they showed up. ?????

 

[jjenness]

Can't see the pics Matt, but I know they are some good ones! Next time I will be there for sure.

 

[Matthoek21]

Can't see the pics Matt, but I know they are some good ones! Next time I will be there for sure.

Yea I think you've already seen them all anyway. Sounds good. Maybe next time both our schedules will work better and maybe we'll get ol Pete out on the river to. He swears he wants to learn. He won't put the rifle down long enough to try. Haha. He's a killing machine right now. And your bull was a dandy to! Congrats if I hadn't already told ya.

 

[sneakypete]

What's wrong with fishing with my 7mm, and a 6 wt rod with your favorite fly the sex dragon!��

 

[Matthoek21]

Not a thing Pete...not a thing! In fact I like the thought of a cast and blast. Probably could take down some nice deer or antelope that way.