2012 Montana Conditions, Stoke and Whatev Thread

[Bunion 2020]

^^^

The former ski patrol dir at Big Sky has declared that he is now a she.

Small town bullshit. The world keeps on turning.

[Talisman]

The world keeps on turning.

The sun rose over the Gallatin Range for another beautiful day. Saw a cinnamon bear near the intersection of Low Dog and Low Dog Rd where the houses are being built looking like he owned the area.

[WMD]

He used to. Now there are houses there.

[Talisman]

He used to. Now there are houses there.

First the cinnamon bear gets evicted, then the elk and mule deer. Are we next?

[WMD]

First the cinnamon bear gets evicted, then the elk and mule deer. Are we next?

Yes.

[Sledzski]

Some streamer stoke.

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[Sledzski]

Fun day exploring a new lake


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[Talisman]

Nice pictures of MT trout!

[Harry]

Not sure how sledski caught all those fish when I have his fly rod with me...

[Sledzski]

Thanks Talisman. It’s been fun exploring my new home waters. So much more to explore.

Lol. It definitely made it difficult Harry. Did you get a chance to use it back in WI yet?


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[MontuckyFried]

So much more to explore.

For real. It's almost overwhelming. So many awesome little alpine lakes to check out that go rarely fished, so the fish are plentiful and pretty big in some places from what I hear. One totally worth checking out is Ramshorn Lake. Due west maybe 1/4 mile from Ramshorn Peak. Takes some time to hike all the way back there but worth the effort. I did a ton of exploring in that whole region when I lived across the street from the Gallatin but never did get to nearly enough. It's unreal how much wilderness there is to explore there. Enjoy!!!

[Sledzski]

For real. It's almost overwhelming. So many awesome little alpine lakes to check out that go rarely fished, so the fish are plentiful and pretty big in some places from what I hear. One totally worth checking out is Ramshorn Lake. Due west maybe 1/4 mile from Ramshorn Peak. Takes some time to hike all the way back there but worth the effort. I did a ton of exploring in that whole region when I lived across the street from the Gallatin but never did get to nearly enough. It's unreal how much wilderness there is to explore there. Enjoy!!!

I grew up in Chicago fishing the Driftless area in WI, you could spend a lifetime exploring the miles and miles of spring creeks...adding up all the lakes and streams here....forget about it...but I will give it a go.

Thanks for the tip on the lake. It just went on the “must hit” list for this season.

If anyone lurking ever needs a tag along to check out a new zone, hit me up.



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[Harry]

I will hike to Ramshorn Lake with you. Long hike, but easy. Trailhead is at the 320 Ranch. Talisman just bought a new fly rod (he paid retail, no maggot deal like I got from Sledski...) so he can tag along too.


Edit: alternative route is up Porcupine Creek by Austin's old house, but I think that route is a lot longer.

[Talisman]

Talisman just bought a new fly rod (he paid retail, no maggot deal like I got from Sledski...) so he can tag along too.

Yes I paid full price, 100% custom made rods like this are always "rack rate". A hike up to Ramshorn or Spanish Lakes to fish would be fun so I can test out the new gear.

[3PinGrin]

Yes I paid full price, 100% custom made rods like this are always "rack rate". A hike up to Ramshorn or Spanish Lakes to fish would be fun so I can test out the new gear.

Lol, can you catch marmots with that thing?

[Sledzski]

You got the red one! It must cast further.

Sounds like a great day. I am fairly flexible except for a yearly musky fishing trip to Canada from July 11-21.

Looking forward to it.


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[Talisman]

You got the red one! It must cast further.

Sorry about the boast picture, but a custom rod with integral reel is a once in a lifetime event.

Good luck with getting a taut line on a musky!

[lifelinksplit]

Last time I went to Spanish lakes there was a chick with huge tits nude sunbathing on a rock. It was fantastic. Also reminds me I need to get my mtb up ramshorn.

[Sledzski]

Last time I went to Spanish lakes there was a chick with huge tits nude sunbathing on a rock.

Sounds like a pleasant day in the mountains to me.


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[Talisman]

Lol, can you catch marmots with that thing?

Only catch and release with the marmots. They really go for a granola bar or bag of peanuts fly.

[Sledzski]

They really go for a granola bar or bag of peanuts fly.

Delicately presented next to a likely holding spot such as a backpack near a rock I presume?



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[Talisman]

Delicately presented next to a likely holding spot such as a backpack near a rock I presume?

To keep it sporting I don't "chum" for the locally revered yellow bellied marmot, though when it is slow I get tempted to put a sweaty pack next to a rock pile but resist. I thought Marmots weren't leader shy, but flourocarbon leaders have really improved the strike percentage.

[Djongo Unchained]

Jeeezus sledzski, be careful with Harry telling you distances. 1/4 mile ruler and all. A long hike could mean, like, 90 miles RT. Nice fish btw.

Also, will the Granola bars work on the nude sunbather chick w hooters? I d second the trip up to Spanish lakes...

And finally, this:

[Talisman]

Also, will the Granola bars work on the nude sunbather chick w hooters? I d second the trip up to Spanish lakes.

A well presented Hopzone IPA fly with a Fireball dropper works better up at Spanish Lakes for the eye candy.

[yeahman]

Somebody really needs to crack down on that derelict crew from the post office stickering the town.