Something’s not right with the Farmington’s water flows. But let me start first with some good news. With the spring semester over, I am back down to one job and decided last-minute to book an Airbnb for a few days and fish the Farmington. It was DYI food-wise each day: a simple breakfast, a simple
Category: Brown Trout
Some Tricos
Well, I finally ran into some Trico activity. I got up at 3:30 am and staked a spot before dawn. To kill time, I threw a bobber at a likely spot, and an 18″ buck brown took a nymph (video here). At mid-morning, some fish started to rise. Some Caddis were emerging as well some
No Tricos
Truth be told, my plan was to fish the morning spinner fall for just a few hours and then head back. So much for plans. With temps cooler and gas cheaper, I felt motivated to get up at 3:30 am to fish. I hit a favorite spot, found an agreeable 52°F water temp reading, and
Montana 2022
After a two-week Montana fishing trip, “re-entry” into the real world is both a privilege and a struggle. It is great to see again your family and to sleep in your own bed. But real life is a totally different vibe from 10- to 15-hours-long fishing days, and it has taken me a few days