Trip completed. MANY thanks to all of you whom contributed to its success. We stayed in one of the rental cabins with a view that allowed for safe keeping of my old man while wading and stupid easy access at trying to sucker a fish. Dragging the boat over would have been the right call if it was an out and back trip. No room for the yacht on the Big Wood and Silver Creek after departing Island Park. Joe at TroutHunter was super helpful and graciously hooked up the kids with stickers and goodies while I absorbed all that he was throwing at me. Young Meeks at Lost River in 5B was the man. Busted out the map and sent us on a mission. That shop is open till 10pm too which is critical when major life decisions are made at the last minute. No world records set, just a father and his son getting to fish together. A husband and wife escaping their children to dip a line and feast on local fare all while sharing smiles and debauchery along the way.
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Morning views.
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Pelicans vs Dad.
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Ranch Rainbow out of water... Flame suit on...3.2.1 GO
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After working my way through Arco and past Blizzard Mtn I hit up Silver Creek.
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Stepped out of the water and was immediately greeted by mom. Looking down on me she backed up and made plenty of noise to let me know how happy she was that I was there. I almost shit myself when she moved as I had no clue she was there. As I backed up slowly and away these two watched me the whole time.
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Big Wood with the ol' lady and friends delivered fun times that must be repeated soon.
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Ranch housemates. Killed 3 in the night. Apparently the Railroad Ranch is a no kill zone... "next time use your fishing net to get them out safely." You tell that to my wife buddy.